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Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table
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Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Prior and Willis
This “Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table” found a buyer.

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Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century burr walnut Dutchess dressing table. Lovely age colour and patina.

A very rare breathtaking decorative find.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

Would look great in the right location! A charming, elegant piece of rare quality.

Original mirrored glass with light oxidation and a couple of small pactches of medium oxidation. All images except the square on view from the front show the true reflected image. I am happy to replace the mirrored glass without charge before despatch if a customer requires this.

Overall maximum dimensions: 123.5cmW x 62cmD x 168cmH (73cm high surface and 58 cm high knee hole).

In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratches, losses, wear, imperfections and repairs, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8427.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1020860
Dealers Internal Reference
8427
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century burr walnut Dutchess dressing table. Lovely age colour and patina.

A very rare breathtaking decorative find.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table

Would look great in the right location! A charming, elegant piece of rare quality.

Original mirrored glass with light oxidation and a couple of small pactches of medium oxidation. All images except the square on view from the front show the true reflected image. I am happy to replace the mirrored glass without charge before despatch if a customer requires this.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base.
fig 2. Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table

Overall maximum dimensions: 123.5cmW x 62cmD x 168cmH (73cm high surface and 58 cm high knee hole).

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In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratches, losses, wear, imperfections and repairs, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.
Prior and Willis

Stock No. 8427.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020860
Dealers Internal Ref
8427
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Dutchess Dressing Table

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base. View VI
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United Kingdom
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Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base.
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century burr walnut Dutchess dressing table
Ref: SA1020860
A Victorian burr walnut Duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror, small stacked drawers on the superstructure, a curved lower drawer, and turned supports resting on a shaped platform base.
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Swivelling mirror, Turned columns, Scrolled cresting

A Duchess dressing table is a large vanity style that typically features a large pivoting mirror supported by carved uprights, flanked by small jewellery drawers, set atop a central table base with a lower shelf.

These pieces were typically constructed from a secondary timber base, such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured burr walnut, and featured hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers alongside traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned wooden knobs, original mercury or silver-backed glass with subtle oxidisation, and timber shrinkage consistent with age rather than machine-made uniformity.

Pairing the ornate wood grain with minimalist contemporary seating and pared-back accessories creates a striking balance between historical craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying a high-quality beeswax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes that can degrade the historic finish.
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