How do I care for the wood?

Maintain a stable room temperature away from direct heat sources to prevent the timber and veneer from splitting. Apply a traditional beeswax polish sparingly to nourish the surface and preserve the natural sheen of the mahogany or satinwood.

Can these wardrobes be dismantled?

Many larger Edwardian and Georgian pieces were constructed to be taken apart for transport and installation in upper rooms. Check the internal corners and cornice fixings for the original knock-down bolts or screw fittings before attempting disassembly.

What is the difference between a press and a wardrobe?

A linen press traditionally contains sliding wooden trays behind the upper doors for folded garments, sitting above a chest of drawers. A standard wardrobe focuses primarily on vertical hanging space for coats and dresses, sometimes incorporating side compartments.

How do I identify an Edwardian piece?

Edwardian wardrobes often feature lighter satinwood timbers, extensive painted decorations, and large bevelled mirror doors. These pieces typically display a lighter scale and brighter finish compared to the darker, heavier proportions of earlier nineteenth-century examples.