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"Stand off / "Move away" hinges

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I am sure that I have seen something like I need in the past, but have no idea of the correct terminology, or whether I am completely mistaken.

I fitted a long run of IKEA wardrobes, that have turned out okay. However, the run fits exacty into the space available, wih no gap at all. That would be perfect, but for the obvious fact that the extreme left door cannot be fully opened as it is restricted by skirting and plaster coving.
I need a set of hinges that , on openng, pushes the door slightly to the right.

Is there such athing available, or do I suffer from false memory syndrome?

Thanks

EDIT: After more googling, I have discovered that I am looking for a "swing clear" or "expendable" hinge. However, all that I have found are traditional brass or steelconstruction tyoe rather than the "modern" type
 
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No, but thanks for responding.

I mean like a standard modern cabinet / wardrobe hinge. But as the door opens , hinged on the left, the door is pushed a little to the right, to clear the impediments. I am sure that I have seen them in action, but, thinkng on it, it may have been fitted to a horiontally fitted door. Or I am imagining something.
 
You could possibly adapt the hinging to use a parliament hinge, but of course the knuckle end of the hinge will be visible and sticking out. However, it would allow the door to swing out and be clear of the skirting. Might need some creative thinking to fix it to an 18-22mm door.
 
Have you considered a pivot hinge top and bottom?

Thanks. However, fitting those tidily and accurately may be above my skill set - and I would have only one chance, without buying a new door.
 
Thanks. I actually think that those may be what I have seen in the past. It might be worth buying a couple to test - but will try to email the maker.

Cheers

They definitely pivot on a more "generous" axis, but I honestly do not know to what extent.

When I worked for a cabinet maker we used them for doors that almost folded back against each other (the doors had no handles). They do project the door forward as it opens, but I never paid attention to the degree/extent.
 

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