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Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe Circa 1840
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Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe Circa 1840

19th century
Sold 5 January 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A good quality early Victorian figured mahogany compactum wardrobe, the six central drawers with knob handles and scroll moulded cornice, flanked by a pair of 'sentry box' cupboards with arch top moulding, the interior lined with early 19th century 'seaweed' fabric.

In good condition and colour throughout, the wardrobes breaks down for transportation. The wardrobes are deep enough to hang clothes.

187cm high, 239cm wide (including cornice) 53.5cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

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SA1079796
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SKU00000690
Description
A good quality early Victorian figured mahogany compactum wardrobe, the six central drawers with knob handles and scroll moulded cornice, flanked by a pair of 'sentry box' cupboards with arch top moulding, the interior lined with early 19th century 'seaweed' fabric.

In good condition and colour throughout, the wardrobes breaks down for transportation. The wardrobes are deep enough to hang clothes.

187cm high, 239cm wide (including cornice) 53.5cm deep.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
239cm (94.09")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079796
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000690
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe Circa 1840

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A large Victorian mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central stack of graduated drawers flanked by two tall arched panel doors.
Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe circa 1840
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A large Victorian mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring a central stack of graduated drawers flanked by two tall arched panel doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched panel doors, Graduated drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Carved cresting
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 239 cm (94 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

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A compactum wardrobe is a large multi-functional piece of nineteenth-century bedroom furniture that typically combines hanging spaces on either side with a central chest of drawers or linen press section.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or feature mahogany veneers applied over secondary structural hardwoods like pine, oak, or cedar, often accented with turned wooden knobs and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces generally feature period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, cedar or oak drawer linings, original backboards, and hand-finished patinated timber surfaces.

A substantial wooden wardrobe serves as a dramatic architectural focal point in a high-ceilinged bedroom, balancing minimal contemporary decor with rich texture and historical depth.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally nourish the wood using traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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