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Oak Compactum

A Charming Oak Single Wardrobe Compactum Arts and Crafts Oak Compactum
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Oak Single Wardrobe Compactum Arts and Crafts Oak Compactum, this is a beautiful and
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Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality oak wardrobe or hall cupboard - circa 1930's Inside, the cupboard has a pull
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
$959
H 67.72 in W 42.13 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe from AW Lynn, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality vintage oak compact wardrobe from AW Lynn Circa 1930s Inside is fitted out with a pull
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
This quality vintage oak wardrobe from G Plan (E Gomme) is circa 1930s. Inside, it is beautifully
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

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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
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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Gents Compactum
H 70.28 in W 36.23 in D 22.52 in
Large Victorian Flamed Mahogany Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A handsome large Victorian flamed mahogany Compactum wardrobe of breakfront form. Having an
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
English Stag Wardrobe Retro Double Compactum
H 70.24 in W 48.04 in D 22.52 in
Oak Compactum Hall Wardrobe, Hall Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Compactum hall wardrobe, hall stand The wardrobe is in oak with geometric designs on the
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Faux Oak Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine wardrobe with simulated “oak” finish. Front is in original faded condition, with vibrantly
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Antique 1810s English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Pine

Faux Oak Compactum Wardrobe
Faux Oak Compactum Wardrobe
H 76 in W 84 in D 27 in
19th Century Oak Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large late 19th century oak and ebonized compactum wardrobe, of breakfront outline. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

19th Century Oak Compactum Wardrobe
19th Century Oak Compactum Wardrobe
H 95.5 in W 108.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality oak wardrobe or hall cupboard - circa 1930's Inside, the cupboard has a pull
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
H 67.72 in W 41.74 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe Inside is fitted out with a tilting rail
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
H 72.05 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Oak Compactum Wardrobe from Fitrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe from Fitrobe, circa 1930's Inside is
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality and tone, Art Deco freestanding oak wardrobe - in the manner of Heals Featuring
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
H 67.33 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Compactum Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a fine quality 'YN' model gentlemen's wardrobe by Compactum Ltd. of 143 Regent Street
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compacted Wardrobe from Fitrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Vintage Oak Compactum style gents wardrobe from Fitrobe - Features a hanging rail, shoe rail
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, 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
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

19th Century Limed Oak Triple Wardrobe Compactum
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large and impressive 19th century limed oak triple wardrobe compactum. The flared cornice above a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality vintage oak compact wardrobe Circa 1930s Inside is fitted out with a hanging rail and
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Heals, an Arts & Crafts Oak Tallboy, Compactum Wardrobe or Nursery Chest
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Heals. An Arts & Crafts oak tallboy, compactum wardrobe or nursery chest with hanging space to the
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Style Arts and Crafts piece, one
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Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Metamorphic Gentlemans Triple Oak Wardrobe Compactum by Kean and Scott
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic gentlemans triple oak wardrobe compactum by Kean and Scott This is an amazing piece
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Vintage Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Fitrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage walnut Art Deco compactum fitted out wardrobe from Fitrobe, circa 1930's Inside is
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe Made circa 1930's Inside is fitted out with a
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
H 61.03 in W 42.13 in D 16.93 in
Antique Rustic Pine Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Cupboard Compactum, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality Edwardian compactum wardrobe in the manner of Howard and Son's Constructed from solid
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Lamb of Manchester, an Aesthetic Movement Compactum Armoire Wardrobe
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Arts & Crafts style compactum armoire wardrobe with
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe Made by Harris Lebus, circa 1930's (hinges
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe Made by Harris Lebus, circa 1930's (hinges
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe, 1950s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut and oak Art Deco style compactum / compact wardrobe from Harris Lebus - circa
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage Oak Art Deco compactum / compact wardrobe Inside is beautifully fitted out with a pull
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s
H 59.85 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
Jacobean Style Carved Oak Three-Door Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large solid oak three-door compactum wardrobe. The moulded cornice with blind frett freeze above
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Jacobean Style Carved Oak Three-Door Wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large solid oak three-door compactum wardrobe. The moulded cornice with blind fret freeze above
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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Mid Century, Oak Compact Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A compactum oak wardrobe from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring a pull out hanging rail, shoe rail
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique Wardrobe, Howard and Sons, London, Oak, Linen Cupboard, circa 1900
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compactum, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Crafted in select oak displaying rich biscuit
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Ambrose Heal Letchworth Oak Compactum Nursery Chest of Drawers
By Ambrose Heal, Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal Letchworth oak compactum nursery chest of drawers.
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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

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Oak

Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
dismantled should that be required for moving. Externally it features an Art Deco stepped oak cornice and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chrome

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

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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

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Oak

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

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe Rare Compactum Armoire Edwardian
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality Edwardian period oak compactum wardrobe in the Arts & Crafts manner. Constructed
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Antique Early 1900s English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Midcentury Heal’s Limed Oak Wardrobe Arts & Crafts Compactum, circa 1930
By Heal's
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent early 20th century heal’s attributed limed oak two-door wardrobe compactum, England
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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

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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

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Oak, Satinwood, Pine

Stunning Art Deco Heals Style Limed Oak Wardrobe Two Door Compactum, circa 1930s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
In the manner of Heals a fabulous Limed Oak wardrobe, circa 1930, with highlighting green and gold
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Original Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original oak compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe. This iconic British made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Original Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original oak compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe This iconic British made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

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

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Oak

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

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Oak

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

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Oak

Midcentury Heal’s Limed Oak Wardrobe Arts & Crafts Compactum, circa 1930
By Heal's
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent early 20th century heal’s attributed limed oak two-door wardrobe compactum, England
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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.
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$4,250
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Oak Compactum For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oak compactum for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, every oak compactum was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an oak compactum — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak compactum, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak compactum over the years, but those crafted by Ambrose Heal, Heal's and Liberty & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak Compactum?

The average selling price for an oak compactum at 1stDibs is $2,932, while they’re typically $640 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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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