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Gillows Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Combination Compactum Wardrobe
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Gillows Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Combination Compactum Wardrobe

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% DISCOUNT. WAS £ 4995. NOW £2495. FREE UK DELIVERY

A beautiful quality wardrobe being 8' wide it has all the hallmarks of Gillows and is illustrated in the Dictionary of English furniture. Ultra thick flame mahogany veneers, Hornes patent hinges, blued hand turned screws, gilt brass hooks to the interior with original silk lining and cedar linings to the drawers with corner quadrant to either side of the drawer linings. Totally original throughout with original handles.

It has never been repolished or restored so just retains the original colour; inevitably there are a few chips and dings consistent with age but it is in original condition which is rare to find these days.

great condition. Measures 2.3 mt wide of the main body but 2.42 m wide at the cornice x 1.93m high x 64 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1226354
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% DISCOUNT. WAS £ 4995. NOW £2495. FREE UK DELIVERY
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A beautiful quality wardrobe being 8' wide it has all the hallmarks of Gillows and is illustrated in the Dictionary of English furniture.
CJ Antiques

Ultra thick flame mahogany veneers, Hornes patent hinges, blued hand turned screws, gilt brass hooks to the interior with original silk lining and cedar linings to the drawers with corner quadrant to either side of the drawer linings. Totally original throughout with original handles.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings.
fig 1. Gillows Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Combination Compactum Wardrobe

It has never been repolished or restored so just retains the original colour; inevitably there are a few chips and dings consistent with age but it is in original condition which is rare to find these days.

great condition. Measures 2.3 mt wide of the main body but 2.42 m wide at the cornice x 1.93m high x 64 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe to the 19th Century.

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1226354
CJ Antiques
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings.

Gillows Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Combination Compactum Wardrobe

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings. View V
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A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings.
Gillows mahogany inverted breakfront combination compactum wardrobe
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A nineteenth-century mahogany inverted breakfront compactum wardrobe featuring a central chest of drawers beneath small double cupboards, flanked by two tall panelled side wings.
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  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInverted breakfront, arched panel doors, turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 193 cm (76 in) x W 230 cm (91 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany inverted breakfront combination compactum wardrobe exhibits a warm brown colour with ultra-thick flame veneers. The piece incorporates central double cupboards above a bank of six graduated drawers, flanked by two tall side wings with arched panel doors, overhanging cornices, and turned wooden knobs on the drawers. Visible details include square plinth bases, rectangular panels, and simple linear mouldings framing the doors. The entire structure measures 193 cm high, 230 cm wide, and 64 cm deep. A substantial storage solution of this scale suits a master bedroom or dressing room in a traditional country house setting, providing ample space for hanging garments and folded clothing.

FAQs

A compactum wardrobe is a comprehensive piece of bedroom storage furniture that combines hanging space, sliding trays or shelves, and built-in drawers within a single large frame. Originating in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed to consolidate all garment storage into one substantial unit.

High-quality Victorian compactums were constructed using solid cabinet timber framed with rich mahogany or flame mahogany veneers. Drawer construction typically featured hand-cut dovetail joints, cedar-lined drawers, and solid brass locks and fittings.

Authentic period wardrobes display hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and original brass lock mechanisms. Stamped signatures from historic maker firms on top drawer edges or lockplates further confirm authenticity.

A large mahogany compactum functions as a commanding focal point in a master bedroom or spacious dressing room. Pairing the dark wood tones with neutral wall colours, linen textiles, and contemporary lighting balances the grand visual weight of the piece.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish every few months to preserve the timbers natural lustre. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking.
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