$6,459Sale Price|30% Off
Carved Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany compactum wardrobe having carved removable finials, above two long mirror doors flanking the centre fitted with a pair of carved panelled doors and three drawers below.
Wood
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe sku 1959 W315 x D65 x H192 cm Weight 228 kg 5 individual pieces
Mahogany
Satinwood Inlaid Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant and well-proportioned satinwood compactum wardrobe of architectural form, finely veneered throughout in book-matched and quarter-cut satinwood displaying a warm, honeyed p...
Satinwood
$12,353 / set
Large 19thC English Satin Birch Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 sku 2048 Large 19thC English Satin Birch Compactum Wardrobe W208 x D61 x H210 cm Weight 195Kg SHIPPING DIMENSIONS cornice W208 x D61 x H15 cm Plinth W204 x D58 x H12 cm R...
Birch
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 the 1830-1840’s period.
Wood
Art Deco Satin Birch and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A spectacular original Art Deco satin birch and walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
Walnut, Satin Birch
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A spectacular original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Mahogany Three Door Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant early 20th-century mahogany compactum. The gently bowed front is fitted with three panelled doors, each veneered in richly figured, book-matched flame mahogany, framed by ...
Wood
$3,028Sale Price|20% Off
ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's English Light Tiger Oak Compactum Wardrobe with built in bank of drawers, ...
Mirror, Oak
VintageArt Deco Style Dark Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1950's compactum double wardrobe in ribbon-grain mahogany veneer.
Teak, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Walnut Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
A substantial Edwardian compactum wardrobe by Simpson & Sons Ltd of Halifax & Blackburn, finished in mahogany veneers with satinwood inlay, mirrored doors and original period...
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A striking 1930s Art Deco compactum wardrobe, beautifully finished in richly figured burr walnut.
Wood, Walnut
Walnut Art Deco Compactum Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s walnut compactum wardrobe with beautifully figured veneers, an arched top and original cabriole feet.
Wood, Walnut
Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Arts and Crafts Wardrobe Compactum, Dismantles This Large Mirrored Wardrobe has 3 sections, 2 mirror doors on either side enclosing a good size hanging space and the centre se...
Mahogany
A French Art Deco amboyna wood and mahogany cabinet / wardrobe, C 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cabinet - often referred to as a compactum wardrobe - is of exceptional quality and is solid mahogany throughout with doors veneered in Amboyna wood.
Wood, Mahogany
Large Ash Arts & Crafts Triple Break front Wardrobe Compactum
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Ash Arts & Crafts Triple Break front Wardrobe Compactum This is a large piece but luckily it does break down in to smaller sections for transportation This attractive piece is...
Ash
A Charming Single Wardrobe Compactum in Ash and Bur Walnut
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Single Wardrobe Compactum in Ash and Bur Walnut A Golden Ash and Bur Walnut Arts and Crafts Compactum, this is a beautiful and very useful piece.
Ash, Walnut
Arts Deco Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Stylish piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts Deco Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Stylish piece, one side is fully fitted with storage compartments, shelves etc. and the other side has hanging space The war...
Oak
Gillow's of Lancaster, an Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Compactum
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Gillow's of Lancaster, an Aesthetic Movement walnut armoire wardrobe compactum with lots of useful storage space.
Walnut
Regency Rosewood Wardrobe, Linen Press or Compactum This is superb quality
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Rosewood Wardrobe, Linen Press or Compactum This is a superb quality piece it is made in the finest quality figured wood with brass and gilt detailing.
Rosewood
$4,190Sale Price|20% Off
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 the rear reading 'R.
Walnut
E W Godwin Style of, an Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Armoire Wardrobe Compactum
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, style of, a rare Anglo-Japanese walnut double armoire wardrobe compactum with Japonesque brass incised handles and lots of useful storage space.
Walnut
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Also a white painted wardrobe/compactum. The overhanging cornice has been adapted with hinged flaps to move it up a narrow staircase.
Brass
$12,904Sale Price|25% Off
Victorian Walnut Compactum or Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian figured and burr walnut gentleman's compactum or wardrobe Late 19th century, by Marsh and Jones, Leeds Of inverted bow front outline, the ogee moulded cornice abov...
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
Height to the top of the mirror - 150 cm high Matching compactum compact wardrobe is availabe for sale separately
Wood, Walnut
Large Victorian Flamed Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good looking, functional antique Compactum wardrobe, becoming increasingly harder to find of this quality.
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 100.01 in D 30.71 in
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.
Mahogany
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare model compactum wardrobe by Stage. The fully retractable doors, mounted with good original handles, enclosed hanging rail, shelving and raised on an ebonized ...
Oak
Bird's-Eye Maple Wardrobe Art Deco Gents Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality bird's-eye maple compactum wardrobe. The double doors enclosed a mahogany lined fitted interior comprising tie rack, hanging rail, shelving, drawers and footrails.
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Wardrobe Bird's-Eye Maple Compactum Armoire
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality Art Deco bird’s-eye maple compactum wardrobe. The inlaid doors mounted with good handles and enclosed a fitted interior comprising hanging rails, hooks, shelving, gla...
Satinwood
Large Armoire/Wardrobe/Compactum
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Large six piece armoire with two doors, five drawers, two full length mirrors on a plinth base. Whole covered with exceptional figured walnut or elm veneers, skillfully book-matched...
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare model double wardrobe by Stage. The fully retractable doors, mounted with good original handles, enclosed two hanging rails and raised on an ebonized plinth b...
Oak
Tall Teak Wardrobe Meredew Double Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
20th century teak wardrobe by Meredew. A pair of cupboards above double doors enclosed hanging rail running the width of the interior. The teak boasting a well-figured grain and a...
Teak
Art Deco Burr Maple Wardrobe Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Art Deco burr maple wardrobe. The burr maple marquetry work boasting a fantastic grain and rich polished patina contrasted nicely with African mahogany work to border ...
Maple
Art Deco Burr Maple Wardrobe Gents Compactum
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Art Deco burr maple wardrobe. The burr maple marquetry work boasting a fantastic grain and rich polished patina contrasted nicely with African mahogany work to border ...
Maple
Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Wardrobe Compactum Armoire
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this Art Deco bird's-eye maple wardrobe armoire. Part of a large bedroom suite we have to offer. Dating from 1930. Nice design, veneered in bird's-eye maple wi...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Unavailable
H 83 in W 64 in D 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 Solid Oak Original Finish Large dentil cornice on top With bevelled dressing mirro...
Ash
Pine Wardrobe or Compactum
Located in Wells, ME
A English pine wardrobe with lots of storage options. The form is very architectural, with bold side cornices and central triangular pediment. The central drawers are graduated and r...
Satinwood concaved Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century Sheraton Revival compactum wardrobe, the detachable decorated concaved cornice above a central cupboard fitted with hanging rail enclosed by a pair of floral inlaid...
Satinwood
19thC English Painted Pine Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC English Painted Pine Compactum Wardrobe Made of 8 individual sections that fit together (deep scratches in the mirror) sku 537 W180 x D55 x H214cm
Pine
19th Century Oak Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large late 19th century oak and ebonized compactum wardrobe, of breakfront outline. The moulded cornice above a large central mirrored door enclosing a fully fitted interior com...
Oak
Carved Oak Two-Door Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak two-door compactum wardrobe by Waring and Gillows. The moulded cornice above two paneled doors opening to reveal the hanging area to one side the other fitted with shelf d...
Oak
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
An oak compactum wardrobe dating from the 1920s, featuring beautifully figured oak veneers and a geometric carved frieze with Art Deco influence.
Wood, Oak
Mahogany Bow Fronted Three-Door Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany bow fronted compactum wardrobe, the carved moulded cornice above three long paneled doors opening to reveal a fitted interior of sliding trays, draws and large hanging rail,...
Mahogany
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish original Art Deco period compactum wardrobe. This is made from walnut, veneered on solid wood in a stunning geometrical design.
Walnut
Sold
H 88.75 in W 80 in D 22.75 in
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Figured Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Extraordinary quality antique English marquetry inlaid figured mahogany compactum wardrobe. Drawers are cedar-lined.
Mahogany
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
Walnut
Sold
H 49.22 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Compactum Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage oak Art Deco style compactum wardrobe from Austinsuite, circa 1950s.
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Satinwood Sheraton Revival Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century Sheraton Revival bow-fronted compactum wardrobe, the detachable decorated cornice above a central cupboard fitted with bow-fronted shelves enclosed by a pair of flo...
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Satinwood Sheraton Revival Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
late 19th century Sheraton Revival bow fronted compactum wardrobe, veneered in satinwood on mahogany, the detachable decorated cornice above a central clothes press, with bow fronted...
Superb Old French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Compactum Wardrobe
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality Old French hand-carved walnut compactum wardrobe with original mirrored doors and hardware.
Walnut
Sold
H 51 in W 39.25 in L 51 in
Heals, an Arts & Crafts Oak Tallboy, Compactum Wardrobe or Nursery Chest
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak tallboy, compactum wardrobe or nursery chest with hanging space to the left and a fitted drawer section to the right.
Oak
1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco period compactum wardrobe in walnut. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
Walnut
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.
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