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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot
For sale by Camden Antiques
for sale €1,580     $1,715
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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A very desirable mid-Victorian period chiffonier , or whatnot. Well constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers. Decorated with inlaid detailing throughout in satinwood, boxwood and ebony. The superstructure with two levels, each with mirrors fitted with their original beveled glass plates. All surmounted with open fret-work galleries. The main body of the chiffonier with a single drawer over a central cupboard (lockable , key supplied). Flanked by shelving with turned supports and further open fret-work galleries. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Please note the loss of a small portion of the fret-work gallery to the middle shelf of the left hand side (see photo).

Dimensions:

Width 115cms

Depth 40cms

Height 153cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Victorian Chiffonier to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1056830
Dealers Internal Reference
18206
Description
A very desirable mid-Victorian period chiffonier , or whatnot. Well constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers. Decorated with inlaid detailing throughout in satinwood, boxwood and ebony.
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The superstructure with two levels, each with mirrors fitted with their original beveled glass plates.
Camden Antiques

All surmounted with open fret-work galleries. The main body of the chiffonier with a single drawer over a central cupboard (lockable , key supplied). Flanked by shelving with turned supports and further open fret-work galleries. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Please note the loss of a small portion of the fret-work gallery to the middle shelf of the left hand side (see photo).

Dimensions:

Width 115cms

Depth 40cms

Height 153cms

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Victorian Chiffonier to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056830
Dealers Internal Ref
18206
Camden Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings.

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View V
Archive VI A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View IX
Archive X A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View X
Archive XI A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XV
Archive XVI A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XVI
Archive XVII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XVII
Archive XVIII A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XVIII
Archive XIX A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings. View XIX
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Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 170
Items Sold 2,476
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A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings.
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot
Ref: SA1056830
A Victorian burr walnut chiffonier featuring a central cabinet door with floral marquetry, open side tiers with turned spindles, and an upper structure with mirror panels and gallery railings.
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  • ObjectChiffoniers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Boxwood Inlay, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Turned spindle supports, Gallery fretwork, Mirror panels
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Victorian chiffonier or whatnot dates from 1870 and combines a display cabinet and open shelving in one multifunctional piece. Constructed from solid walnut with rich burr walnut veneers, the structure displays warm brown tones and intricate floral marquetry inlay on the central door, boxwood inlay, and ebony details. The upper tiers incorporate bevelled glass mirror panels flanked by open fretwork galleries, turned spindle supports, and a small key hanging from the central cabinet lock. Symmetrical open tiers on each side provide graduated shelving supported by finely turned spindles. The lower cabinet rests on shaped plinth feet, while the uppermost gallery crowns the tiered superstructure. The piece measures 153 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical and decorative item suits a living room, dining room, or hallway as a focal point for displaying ceramics, books, or decorative objects. The lower cupboard offers concealed storage behind a lockable door, while the upper shelves provide elevated display space. The compact footprint makes it adaptable for placement against an interior wall where both surface utility and visual impact are desired. It integrates easily into traditional or eclectic interior schemes, bringing period character and functional storage to everyday living spaces.

FAQs

A Victorian chiffonier whatnot is a 19th-century multifunctional storage cabinet that combines the enclosed cupboard base of a chiffonier with the open, multi-tiered shelving of a whatnot. These pieces were primarily designed for displaying ornaments, china, and collectibles while providing concealed storage below.

These cabinets were typically constructed using native or imported hardwoods, most notably burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Intricate decorative detailing often incorporated contrasting wood veneers such as boxwood for marquetry, alongside mirrored glass insert panels and turned wood supports.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-sawn dovetail joints on drawers, original mercury or early silvered glass mirrors, and hand-carved fretwork galleries. The natural figure of genuine burr walnut veneer displays distinctive grain patterns that vary across the surface.

A Victorian chiffonier can serve as a focal point in a dining room, hallway, or living space. Styling open tiers with modern ceramics or books creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

To preserve burr walnut veneer, apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading of the timber.
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