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Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
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Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An excellent quality circa 1920 mahogany compactum wardrobe, beautifully proportioned and finished with notably deep, clean panelled doors, allowing for generous and practical storage. The wardrobe has been professionally repolished and now presents in excellent condition, with a rich colour and attractive grain throughout.

The interior is thoughtfully arranged, featuring a hanging section, alongside a series of graduated shelves and pull-out compartments, with additional storage fitted to the doors and a mirror. Retaining its original hardware and fittings, this wardrobe offers impressive storage in a compact footprint.

With working lock and key.

A highly functional yet elegant piece, combining compact form with impressive storage capacity.

W 127.5cm (50.25")

D 56cm (22")

H 175cm (69")

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1920s.

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SA1193480
Dealers Internal Reference
SNE260202B
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Description
An excellent quality circa 1920 mahogany compactum wardrobe, beautifully proportioned and finished with notably deep, clean panelled doors, allowing for generous and practical storage.
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The wardrobe has been professionally repolished and now presents in excellent condition, with a rich colour and attractive grain throughout.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A tall double-door polished mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring panelled doors resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe

The interior is thoughtfully arranged, featuring a hanging section, alongside a series of graduated shelves and pull-out compartments, with additional storage fitted to the doors and a mirror. Retaining its original hardware and fittings, this wardrobe offers impressive storage in a compact footprint.

With working lock and key.

A highly functional yet elegant piece, combining compact form with impressive storage capacity.

W 127.5cm (50.25")

D 56cm (22")

H 175cm (69")

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193480
Dealers Internal Ref
SNE260202B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A tall double-door polished mahogany compactum wardrobe featuring panelled doors resting on a solid plinth base.
Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled doors, Plinth base, Moulded cornice, Brass key escutcheons
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 127.5 cm (50 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

An Edwardian mahogany compactum wardrobe dates to 1920. This tall, freestanding piece displays a warm brown timber finish with an attractive grain, deep panelled doors, a moulded cornice, and a solid plinth base, alongside circular brass hardware and brass key escutcheons. The professional repolishing leaves the surface in excellent condition. Measuring 175 cm high, 127.5 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, the wardrobe provides generous storage in a compact footprint suitable for a bedroom or dressing room. The interior configuration includes a hanging section, graduated shelves, pull-out compartments, fitted door storage, and a mirror, secured with a working lock and key.

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century and gaining widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, the compactum wardrobe was created to offer an all-in-one storage solution. Designed to combine hanging rails, slides, and internal drawers within a single casing, it provided streamlined organisation for modernising bedrooms.

These wardrobes were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on front panel doors. Cabinetmakers used traditional joinery techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints for internal drawers and solid brass hardware for latches and locks.

Authentic pieces generally show signs of traditional craftwork, such as hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass locks or stamped maker marks inside doors and drawers. Examining the rear panel for hand-planed timber and checking for natural, age-related patination on handles can also confirm authenticity.

A dark mahogany piece provides visual grounding when set against muted contemporary wall tones like sage green or off-white. Positioned as a focal piece in a dressing room or bedroom, it bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist textiles.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and retain its lustre. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or drying out.
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