ANTIQUE 1930s ART DECO COMPACTOM REGENT STREET LONDON GENTLEMANS ''YN'' WARDROBE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superb Antique 1930s Art Deco Compactom “YN” Gentleman’s Wardrobe, crafted by the renowned Compactom Ltd of Regent Street, London.
Hardwood
Art Deco Compactom wardrobe
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Original Compactom wardrobe. Compact wardrobe with a beautiful interior that offers a place for every item of clothing.
Walnut
Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Wood
Art Deco Gentlemen's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with the beautiful interior where there is a place for every piece of clothing.
Walnut
Art Deco Gentlemen Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Oak
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe for Gentlemen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Wood
1930s Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe Close Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Mahogany
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H 68.12 in W 28.75 in L 68.12 in
Antique 20th Century English Art Deco Compactom Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century English rare Art Deco wardrobe by Compactom. Beautiful piece of furniture, looking very anonymous when closed but once opened reveals a wonderful array of compar...
Wood
Art Deco Compactom ladies wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Art Deco mahogany compactom wardrobe in perfect and completely original condition.
Walnut
Ship Wardrobe by Compactom of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful ship's wardrobe patented by Compactom of London. This well-appointed traveling companion features storage compartments for everything necessary during an extended holiday.
Wood
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side, it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of four glazed compartments, t...
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Steel
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Mahogany
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
1930s Burled Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Steel
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Steel
1930's Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Mahogany, Glass, Leather
1930's "Compactom" Walnut Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Walnut, Mahogany, Glass, Leather
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Mahogany
1930s Mahogany All Fitted Closet, Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Spectacular 1930's Four Door Burr Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a very unique wardrobe from Compactom in a magnificent burr walnut exterior and a fabulous interior fitting.
Steel
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H 76.78 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
1930s Very Large All Fitted Closet, Extra Large Mahogany Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional extra large Compactom wardrobe in inlaid mahogany, with lion head pulling handles.
1930 "Compactom" Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Walnut, Mahogany, Glass
English Wardrobe Wood Veneer, First Half of the 1900s
Located in Milano, IT
Wardrobe with hinged doors equipped with hooks and many compartments with glass and open shelves. Original labels. Veneered wood, first half of the 20th century.
Glass, Wood
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original “Compactom” Art Deco Gentlemans Walnut Wardrobe This is an amazing piece it is a fully fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe, the wardrobe has 2 wide and deep doors to the front, whe...
Walnut
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut tallboy from Compactum There is a cupboard to the top and additionally five drawers
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Compactom wardrobe in perfect and completely original condition.
Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Chrome
Ladies Compactom Wardrobe
By Compaction Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s oak ladies "Compactom" wardrobe. The fitted interior is labeled for a different type of women's attire of the period, the shelves and hanging rails read as; Scarves &...
Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Chrome
Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as "A wise mans cabinet - It sells because it excels".
Mahogany
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Art Deco Oak Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Compactom wardrobe with beautiful interior with a place for everything.
Oak
Vintage 20th C English Art Deco Compactom Wardrobe, C.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rare Art Deco wardrobe by Compactom, England 1930s. Beautiful piece of furniture, looking very anonymous when closed but once opened reveals a wonderful array of compartments for the...
Wood
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H 68.8 in W 52.75 in D 20.3 in
Wonderful & Practical Early 1900 English Mahogany Gentleman's Compactom Wardrobe
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and very stylish, antique English clothes cabinet. This stunning wardrobe is another great example of the quality of English furniture making in the early 1900s. Al...
Chrome, Metal
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H 68.11 in W 36.22 in D 16.14 in
1930s, Mahogany and Oak Harrison Gibson Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
A mahogany and oak gentleman's "Compactom" wardrobe, known as a "clothing cabinet" and marketed as "A wise mans cabinet - It sells because it excels".
Metal
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Excellent finishes and numerous details. The wardrobe has the original maker's label for Compactom, London.
Wood, Oak
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails.
Oak, Mahogany
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H 68.31 in W 49.41 in D 21.07 in
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.
Chrome
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Steel
1930s Inlaid Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is from the English brand "Compactom" that used to be specialized in manufacturing top of the range fitted wardrobes.
Wood
Art Deco Walnut Deep door Gentlemen's compactom wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original Art Deco walnut deep door compactum wardrobe circa 1920 . In very good original condition , fully fitted interior with loads of storage . It has a very well figured walnut f...
Walnut
Art Deco deep door compactom gentlemen's wardrobe armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
With original label on the back with instructions to dismantle into five pieces enabling it to fit in any room . These original Compactom wardrobes are getting very hard to find in...
Walnut
19th century Georgian breakfront wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Late Georgian mahogany compactom wardrobe . The wardrobe has a fully fitted centre section with slide out trays that can be removed to create additional hanging space be...
Mahogany
Art Deco Mahogany Compactom Armoire Wardrobe, Fitted Closet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1930. All original with fitted interior Left hand side has a hanging section for 12 wooden hangars with a "Dress vest" drawer above and two hanging holders. ...
Mahogany
Original Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original oak compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe.
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 designed wardrobe is in fantastic original condition The interior is fully fitted and re...
Oak
Art Deco walnut compactom Gentlemen's wardrobe/armoire
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Iconic Art Deco walnut Gentlemens wardrobe The VALET The wardrobe has a fully fitted interior with glass fronted drop down shelves drawers and trouser hangers . The wardrobe is in g...
Walnut
Art Deco walnut deep door compactom Gentleman's wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made and designed wardrobe is in fantastic original condition The interior is fully fitt...
Walnut
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H 70.87 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Armoire Compactium Engraving of Ancient Rome on Formica Panels, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
Fantastic 1950s wardrobe standing solid brass legs. The piece has been restyled in our studio, the engraving was printed directly on the Formica. Fine quality throughout with amazing...
Formica
English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made and designed wardrobe is in fantastic original condition The interior is fully fitt...
Walnut
English Art deco gentlemen's Walnut compactum wardrobe
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Original walnut compactom deep door gentleman’s fitted wardrobe model Y This iconic British made and designed wardrobe is in fantastic original condition The interior is fully fitt...
Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
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.
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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