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Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
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Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe

19th century
Description

Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panelled doors below opening to reveal three storage shelves flanked by a pair of figured mahogany doors. These doors open to reveal hanging compartments above three mahogany drawers with original turned mahogany handles standing on a plinth base

An exceptional example of the Victorian period boasting a marvellous colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 203.5 cm (80.12 in)

Width 260 cm (102.36 in)

Depth 66 cm (25.98 in)

1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09643663
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Carved acanthus leaf brackets flanking the upper doors: mid-Victorian architectural taste.
Red wash finish over the interior pine boards: standard mid-nineteenth-century practice.
Thick book-matched flame mahogany veneers across the door panels: traditional saw-cut preparation.
Turned mahogany mushroom knobs on original threads: original mid-Victorian drawer furniture.
Soft wear and rubbing along the plinth base: many decades of foot traffic.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203.5cm (80.12")
Width
260cm (102.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234809
Dealers Internal Reference
2407
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Description
Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panelled doors below opening to reveal three storage shelves flanked by a pair of figured mahogany doors.
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These doors open to reveal hanging compartments above three mahogany drawers with original turned mahogany handles standing on a plinth base.
London City Antiques

An exceptional example of the Victorian period boasting a marvellous colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 203.5 cm (80.12 in)

Width 260 cm (102.36 in)

Depth 66 cm (25.98 in)

1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09643663
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Carved acanthus leaf brackets flanking the upper doors: mid-Victorian architectural taste.
Red wash finish over the interior pine boards: standard mid-nineteenth-century practice.
Thick book-matched flame mahogany veneers across the door panels: traditional saw-cut preparation.
Turned mahogany mushroom knobs on original threads: original mid-Victorian drawer furniture.
Soft wear and rubbing along the plinth base: many decades of foot traffic.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
203.5cm (80.12")
Width
260cm (102.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234809
Dealers Internal Ref
2407
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
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A large Victorian breakfront mahogany four-door wardrobe featuring figured wood veneer panels and lower base drawers.
Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
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  • ObjectWardrobe
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Figured Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Reddish Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Figured mahogany panels, Turned wooden knobs, Pediment top
  • SizeH 203.5 cm (80 in) x W 260 cm (102 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This large Victorian breakfront four-door wardrobe dates to 1860 and takes the form of an imposing architectural piece executed in figured mahogany with a warm reddish brown colouration. The construction displays two moulded cornices flanking a central triangular pediment, above four large raised and fielded doors with striking flame-figured veneer panels. The exterior is further detailed with slender carved capitals framing the central section, plain upright pilasters, and a series of matching base drawers fitted with small turned wooden knobs set above a simple plinth base. Measuring 203.5 cm high, 260 cm wide and 66 cm deep, the unit provides substantial storage capacity while remaining structurally self-contained. Designed primarily for a principal bedroom or dressing room, this grand storage item serves as a focal point for hanging garments, folded items and accessories within period-styled interiors. The interior layout incorporates three adjustable storage shelves behind the central doors alongside dedicated hanging spaces in the flanking sections, creating a practical wardrobe solution for contemporary domestic settings that require traditional furniture with significant presence.

FAQs

A Victorian breakfront wardrobe is a large nineteenth-century storage cabinet where the central section projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. This architectural design provides distinct compartments for hanging clothes, linen storage, and drawer space within a single grand unit.

Victorian wardrobes were constructed with solid pine or oak carcases covered in flame or figured mahogany veneers. Structural elements often feature dovetailed drawer joints, solid mahogany mouldings, and hand-turned wooden drawer handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century wardrobes show signs of traditional cabinetmaking, including hand-sawn timber backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and original brass locks or latches. The presence of book-matched figured mahogany veneers across the door panels is also characteristic of period pieces.

A large breakfront wardrobe serves as a focal piece in a spacious bedroom or dressing room. To balance its substantial visual weight, pair it with neutral wall finishes, contemporary light fixtures, and modern soft furnishings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent the mahogany veneer from drying out, lifting, or fading.
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