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Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
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Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe

1920 - 1940
Description

A spectacular original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.

It is beautifully designed and it is of superb quality. There is lots of storage space inside, with lots of internal drawers of varying depth. This is predominantly birds eye maple, with walnut trim around the edges and solid walnut handles that contrast beautifully with the lighter wood.

We have had this stripped and re-polished to a very high standard, the condition is superb throughout.

Width – 107 cm , 42 inches

Depth – 56 cm , 22 inches

Height – 118 cm , 47 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235757
Dealers Internal Reference
13518
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Description
A spectacular original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.

It is beautifully designed and it is of superb quality. There is lots of storage space inside, with lots of internal drawers of varying depth.

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This is predominantly birds eye maple, with walnut trim around the edges and solid walnut handles that contrast beautifully with the lighter wood.
Marylebone Antiques

We have had this stripped and re-polished to a very high standard, the condition is superb throughout.

Width – 107 cm , 42 inches

Depth – 56 cm , 22 inches

Height – 118 cm , 47 inches

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235757
Dealers Internal Ref
13518
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles.
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Archive I An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles.

Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe

Archive II An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles. View II
Archive III An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles. View III
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Marylebone Antiques
Telephone 0207 723 7415 or 07973 541308
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London
NW8 8ED
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An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles.
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
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An Art Deco two-door compactum wardrobe crafted from birds eye maple veneer with contrasting dark walnut band details and wooden handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobe
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBirds Eye Maple Veneer, Walnut, Timber
  • ColourHoney Blonde
  • MotifsBirds eye maple veneer, contrasting walnut banding, rounded corners, timber handles
  • SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A compactum wardrobe is a specialized freestanding storage cabinet popularised during the 1920s and 1930s, designed to organise clothing efficiently within a single piece of furniture. Art Deco examples feature geometric silhouettes, exotic wood veneers, and integrated internal fittings such as shelves, hanging rails, and labelled drawers.

Art Deco compactums were frequently constructed using high-figured wood veneers such as birds eye maple, burr walnut, zebrawood, and satinwood over solid timber frames. Decorative accents often incorporated contrasting inlaid bands, bakelite or wooden handles, and polished chrome hardware.

Authentic 1930s pieces exhibit hallmarks of the period, including streamlined curved edges, geometric veneer patterns, matching timber handles, and original internal fittings or makers badges. Construction techniques typically include hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy timber backboards, and original locks.

An Art Deco compactum functions effectively as a focal piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Its light-toned veneers pair well with neutral plaster walls, muted textile palette layers, and clean-lined brass or bronze accent pieces.

To preserve wood veneers, place the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or lifting. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the direction of the grain.
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