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Vintage Mid-Century 1960 CWS Shirley Oak Gentleman’s Compact Wardrobe / Tallboy Gents Armoire

Vintage Mid-Century 1960 CWS Shirley Oak Gentleman’s Compact Wardrobe / Tallboy Gents Armoire

Regular price £235.00
Regular price Sale price £235.00
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Item information
Measurements (cm):

H180 W90 D52

Location:

Wetherby

Description:

Vintage 1960 CWS Shirley Mid-Century Oak Gentleman’s Compact Wardrobe / Tallboy

A wonderful and increasingly sought-after piece of genuine British mid-century furniture, this vintage gentleman’s compact wardrobe was manufactured in 1960 by the renowned C.W.S. Ltd. (Co-operative Wholesale Society) Cabinet Factory in Shirley, West Midlands.

A fantastic example of classic mid-century British design, featuring a beautiful oak finish, clean modernist lines and its original circular metal ring-pull handles. Adding to its authenticity and historical interest, the wardrobe proudly retains its original ivory-coloured CWS maker’s identification plate to the interior.

Designed with practicality and clever storage in mind, this space-saving gentleman’s wardrobe offers a surprisingly versatile and well-organised interior.

Fitted Interior & Storage

Left-hand section:

  • Full-length hanging compartment with original hanging rail.

  • Lower shoe storage rack bars.

Right-hand section:

  • Original integrated vanity mirror door, fully functional.

  • Internal shelving behind the mirror door.

  • Specialised pull-out accessory drawer, retaining its original 'Collars' label.

  • Multiple fixed wooden storage shelves.

A particularly attractive and practical piece, combining vintage character with the clever storage solutions typical of quality mid-century furniture.

Dimensions

  • Height: 180cm

  • Width: 90cm

  • Depth: 52cm

Condition

Pre-owned / Genuine vintage, dating from 1960.

The wardrobe is structurally sound and fully operational. All original handles, hinges, internal drawers, shelving and fittings remain intact.

As expected with a genuine piece of furniture of this age, there are minor surface scuffs, age-related marks and some light cosmetic wear to the oak finish/veneer, consistent with its age and previous use.

Overall, a lovely vintage piece with plenty of character and a fantastic amount of practical storage.

Please study all photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition before bidding.

Visit Flaxby Furniture Emporium online for our full range of quality vintage, antique and pre-owned furniture.

Shipping & returns

£90 shipping fee

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Seller info

Flaxby Furniture Emporium

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Customer reviews

Sharon Hunt

17/07/24

"Fantastic website and customer service, cabinet as described and good quality, good value for money and regular communication contact from Upcite. The ethos behind the company is ethical and sustainable which is refreshing. Will definitely buy from this company again. Product furs in with our house restoration perfectly thank you".

Ian Jipps

07/10

"The sideboard is stunning, thank you. Looks perfect in my flat. As if it was meant to be there".

Ruth Goodison

05/03/23

"I don’t like to match furniture and love mish mash, quirky and odd looking things lol. I absolutely love them. My house is 203 years old and is grade II listed. I think it makes an old cottage come alive and puts a modern twist on it. I love furniture that tells a story or gets people talking at a house party".

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