Goodalls Furniture

An exceptional late-Victorian three-door fitted wardrobe by premier English firm Goodalls ("Goodalls" Furnishers & Decorators, Manchester), dating to circa 1890–1898. Crafted with striking full-facade burled wood veneers featuring delicate classical egg-and-dart carved trim and tapered spade feet, this piece features exceptionally versatile proportions. At just over 20 inches deep and 6 feet high, it offers a remarkably shallow footprint for a triple-door armoire—providing extensive storage without overwhelming smaller contemporary rooms, hallways, or primary suites. Creator: Goodalls of Manchester Period: 1890–1899 (Late 19th Century) Styles: Late Victorian / Edwardian Revival / Arts & Crafts Era British Materials: Burled Wood (Burl Walnut/Maple), Mahogany, Brass, Mirror Glass Condition: Good (Wear consistent with age and use) Item Type: Wardrobes / Armoires / Fitted Gentlemen's Compendiums Established on King Street in Manchester, E. Goodall & Co. was renowned as one of Northern England’s elite cabinetmaking and interior decorating firms, supplying high-end furnishings to prosperous industrial elites and collaborating with key figures of the Arts & Crafts movement, including Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo’s Century Guild. In 1899, the firm merged with prestigious cabinetmaker James Lamb to become Goodall, Lamb & Heighway. Because this piece retains the original, pre-merger metal plaque reading strictly "GOODALLS" Furnishers & Decorators Manchester, it pre-dates the 1899 merger, pinpointing its creation to the height of Goodalls' independent production. The interior opens via three full-length panel doors to reveal a comprehensive, original fitted storage system: Left & Center Bay (Double Door): Designed for full hanging storage featuring a brass valet hanging rod with original hanging hooks. Right Bay (Single Door): Features a full-length interior mirror on the door, fitted with three open sliding tray drawers above two deep enclosed drawers with brass bail pulls. Retains its original "GOODALLS" metal maker's plaque attached inside the right cabinet. Dimensions: Overall Case: 66" W × 20 1/4" D × 72 1/8" H Hanging Bay Interior (Left/Center): 44 1/4" W × 19" D Drawer / Tray Section (Right Bay): 16 3/4" W × 17 1/2" D Deep Bottom Drawers (x2): 8 5/8" Deep each Good original antique condition overall with beautiful aged patina. The interior sliding drawers operate smoothly in their runners. Displays minor age-appropriate surface wear, light finish touch-ups, edge wear, and small veneer losses consistent with over 120 years of use. One of the brass handles has been historically replaced with matching period-style pull. The skeleton key lock is present, but the key does not engage/operate the mechanism. Like many large antique armoires...