how to move a large antique wardrobe?

Most antique triple wardrobes are designed to dismantle. You don't usually have to move the whole bulk in one go. The cornice lifts off the top. The base is a separate plinth. The main body separates into three individual boxes held together by bolts hidden just inside the door frames. Take the doors off first to reduce the weight. This protects the hinges from straining while you navigate staircases.

what are linen slides used for?

Cabinet makers fitted these shallow trays to hold starched shirts and folded textiles. They slide forward so you don't disturb the stack. People use them today for heavy winter jumpers or shoes. They keep everything flat and aired.

my husband and i have a low ceiling in our old cottage so i was wondering if you can just leave the top section off when setting it up?

You can leave the cornice off, but it doesn't look finished. The top edges of the carcase are often raw pine and lack polish. Dust will settle straight onto the top of the doors. The cornice acts as a dust seal and ties the three structural boxes together. If height is an issue, consider modifying the plinth base instead. Removing the feet or reducing the base often works better than losing the top moulding.

there is a strong old smell inside the cupboards of the one we bought last week and i want to know the best way to get rid of it before i put my clothes inside?

That musty odour is usually trapped moisture in the unpolished back panels. It builds up when these large pieces sit against damp walls for decades. Wash the bare wood interior with a weak solution of white vinegar and warm water. Let it dry with the doors wide open in a well-ventilated room for a few days. Some dealers place a bowl of coffee beans inside for a week to absorb lingering odours. Avoid lining the shelves with sticky plastic film as it stops the timber breathing.

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Victorian Triple Wardrobes

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An antique triple wardrobe is a large freestanding bedroom cabinet divided into three vertical sections, designed to hang long garments in the outer bays while keeping folded linens and smaller items on shelves or in drawers in the centre.