Which wood is most common?

Oak, by a clear margin: it appears in nearly half the titles, often described as golden oak or light oak. Ash, walnut, mahogany and pine each hold a smaller but regular share, so five woods are in circulation rather than one.

What does compactum mean on a wardrobe?

It means the inside is fitted out with drawers and sliding trays as well as hanging space, instead of being a single open cupboard. Nine titles use the word. Combination, compendium and Gentleman's wardrobe describe much the same idea, a case that does the work of a wardrobe and a chest together.

How old are these wardrobes?

The dated listings run from 1880 to 1930, with 75 of the 130 carrying a clean year. The 1900s are the largest single group at 42 listings, then Victorian, the 1910s and Edwardian. Only three fall in the 1930s.

Are hall wardrobes different from bedroom ones?

Yes. A hall robe is narrower and shallower, made for coats and hats near the door rather than for a full wardrobe of clothes. Nine titles describe one, a form that doesn't turn up in most wardrobe categories.

Why are some pine ones sold unfinished?

A small pocket of pine examples is offered as knockdown carcasses "to wax or paint", meaning the surface is left for the buyer to finish. Two of those listings are pairs rather than single wardrobes. They sit apart from the polished oak and walnut cases in the same category.

How often do these come up for sale?

Around nine a year come to market on Sellingantiques, and 43 different dealers have listed one. That makes for a wide but thin supply: plenty of dealers handle them, none in quantity.

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A free-standing British bedroom or hall cupboard from around 1900, panelled and often mirrored, made for hanging clothes and, in many cases, fitted inside with drawers and sliding trays.