Antique Compactum
Antique William IV Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV period compactum wardrobe. This was made in England & dates from around
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Gentleman's Wardrobe, Walnut, Compactum, Waring and Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's wardrobe. An English, walnut compactum cupboard by Waring & Gillow
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Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 83.86 in W 80.52 in D 23.23 in
Antique Victorian Ash Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1880, H724
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian ash compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1880, H724
Scotland 1880
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash
H 83 in W 64 in D 23 in
Antique Wardrobe, English, Walnut, Compactum, R. James Gloucester, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum bearing the cabinet makers name plate to
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 84.65 in W 69.69 in D 22.05 in
Antique Mahogany Porcelain Nautical Maritime Boat Cabin Sink Wash Basin Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique nautical maritime boat / ship / steamship first class cloakroom compactum cabinet with
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Early 20th Century Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
H 71.5 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Antique Satinwood Wardrobe by Maple & Co 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a large rare and impressive antique English satinwood, tulip wood banded and marquetry
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Antique 1880s English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Satinwood
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Art Deco / Louis XVI Hallway Wardrobe in Oak, 1920
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway wardrobe restored Art Deco / Louis XVI 1920 oak wardrobe
Features:
Three-door model with three mirrors and clothes rail
High quality
Cassette fillings
Original faceted...
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20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom
The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique French Large Louis XV Walnut Armoire, c1700's Restored Pierced Fretwork
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Walnut French Armoire from the 1700's. Louis XV, ruled as King of France from 1715, until 1774. Over the years, we have imported some pretty spectacular Antique French ...
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
H 105.5 in W 65.5 in D 28.5 in
Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Materials
Softwood
H 97.13 in W 110.63 in D 14 in
"Le Lion" Multi Fuel Cast Iron Stove by Pied Selle - Art Nouveau Floral Tiles
Located in London, by appointment only
Multi-fuel Stove in superb condition, by Pied Selle with organic art nouveau flower motif tiles, first introduced in 1912. This has been completely restored and is supplied with flu ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco double wardrobe.
This piece is a part of a suite, with a ladies' wardrobe, a double...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 72.84 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Italian Art Deco Cabinet from the 1940s
Located in bari, IT
Walnut burl wood cabinet with black colored glass top with six drawers, two front doors with locks and two curved doors worked in pure Deco style at the end of the 40s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Copper
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Furniture made of mahogany wood and mahogany veneer on softwood, dating back to the first half of the 19th century. Sin...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Wardrobe with Mirror, Aluminum Tubes, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art Deco Wardrobe with mirror, aluminum tubes, France circa 1930
Art Deco wardrobe or wall coat rack
Aluminum tubes, newly polished to high gloss
Mirror added in the center...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Aluminum
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Oak Armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
Located in Vancouver, BC
Aesthetic movement tiger oak armoire, Maple + Co. London, England 1900, H539
England 1900
Solid oak
Original Finish
Moulded cornice on top
Carved paneled center doors
Flanked by a ...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milan, IT
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
This large industrial cabinet was manufactured by Mewaf in Belgium in the 1950s. It is believed that the cabinet was used in a Belgian coal mine. The cabinet features 42 lockers whic...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Rosewood And Gilded "Jupe" Capstan Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
When fully open its circular with a gilded beaded edge, pie shape wedges when closed and stationary and additional rectangular leaves to expand fully. These tables have the ability t...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Stunning 1932 Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe with Mirror
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 double bank wardrobe with built in mirror.
This piece is part of a suite, I also have the matchin...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 78.75 in W 48.23 in D 21.07 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Large Victorian Flamed Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
with beautiful use of book-matched veneers throughout. A good looking, functional antique Compactum
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian circa 1860 mahogany compactum wardrobe.
Solid and strong, with no loose joints
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Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Armoire, Victorian Compactum Wardrobe, Scotland 1880, B1678
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, Victorian, antique compactum wardrobe or dresser, antique furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 80.5 in W 57 in L 80.5 in
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Figured Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary quality antique English marquetry inlaid figured mahogany compactum wardrobe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wardrobe, French, Pine, Compactum, Cupboard, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe, a French provincial pine compactum cupboard dating to the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Antique Wardrobe, English, Walnut, Compactum, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum dating to the Edwardian period, circa
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Wardrobe, Antique Armoire, Tiger Oak, Oak Compactum, Scotland 1920 B1648
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique wardrobe, antique armoire, tiger oak, oak Compactum, Scotland 1920, B1648
Scotland, 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 77.5 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Antique Mirrored Wardrobe, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, Compactum, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mirrored wardrobe. An English, Edwardian, mahogany compactum darting to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 82.29 in W 57.88 in D 20.28 in
Antique Wardrobe, Carved Mahogany, English, Compactum, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in carved mahogany, an English compactum dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 87.01 in W 77.96 in L 87.01 in
Antique Triple Wardrobe, Scottish, Oak, Compactum, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique triple wardrobe. A Scottish, oak and burr walnut compactum dating to the mid
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak, Walnut
H 90.56 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in
Antique Regency Flame Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe Compactum 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique Regency flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe compactum, circa 1810 in
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Antique 1810s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 85.83 in W 96.07 in D 25.6 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage walnut Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe
Inside is fitted out with a pull out rail
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 65.36 in W 36.62 in D 20.87 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage walnut Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe
Inside is fitted out with a rail, drawers
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 59.06 in W 36.62 in D 22.45 in
Antique Armoire, Compactum, Arts & Crafts, Three Door Armoire, 1900, B1552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armoire, Compactum, Arts & Crafts, three door armoire, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2435
Scotland 1910
Solid
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Linen Presses
Materials
Oak
H 79.5 in W 64 in D 25 in
Antique Single Wardrobe, Satinwood, English, Compactum, Art Nouveau, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique single wardrobe in satinwood, an English compactum from the Art Nouveau movement
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
H 79.93 in W 41.74 in D 18.9 in
Large Victorian, English, Antique Wardrobe, Compactum in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large Victorian, English, antique wardrobe. A compactum in mahogany dating to the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 89.77 in W 102.37 in D 31.89 in
Large Fine Antique Wardrobe Compactum, English, Walnut, Gillow & Co, Victorian
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large fine antique gentleman's wardrobe compactum. An English, walnut bedroom cabinet by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 89.77 in W 89.97 in D 26.58 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe
Featuring a rail to the top, shelves and a shoe rack
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 55.12 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe
Featuring a pull out rail to the top and shelves
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 60.24 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe - perfect for a maximalist interior
The walnut veneers have been beautifully quarter matched on the doors
The interior is...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 63.78 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Regency breakfront compactum 4 door wardrobe armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
with a good grain and wonderful antique patina .
it is constructed of solid mahogany and oak through
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Antique 1820s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe Compactum, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique George III flame mahogany breakfront wardrobe compactum, circa 1780
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Antique 1780s English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 82.29 in W 85.04 in D 24.41 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Breakfront Wardrobe
Located in Glasgow, GB
. Of rounded design with a moulded cornice above three arched panelled doors, the compactum like fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Satinwood & Ormolu Mounted Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large, rare, and impressive, antique French satinwood, wood banded, parquetry inlaid and
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Antique 1880s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Wardrobe, J Shoolbred & Co. London, Victorian, Mahogany, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe by J Shoolbred & Co. London, a Victorian mahogany compactum dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 82.68 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Armoire, Wardrobe Scotland 1900, B2693A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Compactum armoire, wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1900, B2693A
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 83.5 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Antique Wardrobe, Howard and Sons, London, Oak, Linen Cupboard, circa 1900
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe by Howard and Sons of London. An English, oak linen cupboard, or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 76.38 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Fitted Wardrobe, circa 1870
Located in Glasgow, GB
design with a molded cornice above three arched paneled doors which open to reveal a compactum like
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 82.68 in W 76.78 in D 25.79 in
Antique French Wardrobe, Pine Compactum Cupboard, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique French wardrobe, a pine compactum cupboard dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Antique English Inlaid Flame Mahogany Edwardian Period Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous quality antique English inlaid flame mahogany Edwardian period Compactum wardrobe with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Armoire, Vintage Compactum, Walnut Closet, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire, vintage compactum, walnut closet, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1880, B1394
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Antique 1880s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Nouveau Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau Compactum armoire, Wardrobe closet, Scotland 1890, H780
Scotland 1890
Solid
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stunning early 20th century original gentleman’s ‘YN’ model mahogany wardrobe by Compactom Ltd of London dating to circa 1920. This iconic British made and designed wardrobe is in ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
H 68.31 in W 49.41 in D 21.07 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe - perfect for a maximalist interior
Featuring a pull out rail to the top and two drawers to the bottom
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 64.18 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
Antique Burl Walnut, 3-Door Compactum, Armoire, Wardrobe, Dresser, Scotland 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut, 3-door Compactum, armoire, wardrobe, dresser, closet, Scotland, 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 79 in W 77 in D 20.5 in
Antique Tiger Oak Compactum Armoire, Carved Wardrobe Closet, Scotland 1910 B2398
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak compactum armoire, carved wardrobe, closet, Scotland 1910, B2398
Scotland 1910
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 79 in W 76 in D 24 in
Antique Wardrobe, English Oak Mirror Door Compactum Gothic Overtones, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe, an English oak, mirror door compactum with Gothic overtones dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
H 81.99 in W 50.99 in D 20.08 in
Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Collossal Armoire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Armoire Vintage Wardrobe French Antique Walnut Colossal Armoire B759
Original finish
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Vintage 1910s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Armoire Carved 3 Door Compaction Wardrobe, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut armoire carved 3-door compactum wardrobe, antique furniture, Scotland 1880 B1637
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Gentlemen's Armoire, Wardrobe Scotland 1900, B2693
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Gentlemen's Compactum Armoire, Wardrobe, Closet, Scotland 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 83.5 in W 78 in D 23.5 in
Period Regency Mahogany Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press (SATURDAY SALE)
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique triple wide English Regency linen press, also known as: compactum, wardrobe, armoire
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Liberty's Antique Oak Compactum Wardrobe
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Lancashire, GB
Liberty's Antique Oak Compactum Wardrobe.
This is a fabulous quality, large antique oak wardrobe
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Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Victorian Satinwood Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A fine Victorian satinwood compactum wardrobe late 19th century. Attractive pediment above two
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Satinwood, Pine
Antique Linen Press Compactum Dresser Victorian Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Al low level antique 19th century flame fronted mahogany compactum linen press, centrally fitted
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Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wardrobe Compactum Armoire Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century Large
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A breathtakingly beautiful, large and imposing Antique Victorian 19th century triple section
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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wardrobe Chest Dresser Armoire Mahogany Victorian Large Huge
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A breathtakingly beautiful, large and imposing antique 19th century Victorian flamed mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Wardrobe, English, circa 1860
Located in Honiton, Devon
Fine quality two door mahogany compactum wardrobe superbly fitted out.
This delightful antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wardrobe Compactum Armoire Solid Oak Gothic Carved Edwardian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique Edwardian Gentlemen's solid oak fitted wardrobe compactum, circa 1905, carved
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Victorian Satinwood Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe
By Holland & Sons
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A handsome Victorian satinwood breakfront compactum wardrobe, circa 1860, in the manner of Holland
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Satinwood
Victorian Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe, circa 1850
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A beautiful Victorian mahogany Compactum wardrobe circa 1850 of good colour and proportions. The
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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