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High Quality Walnut Credenza. C.1850
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High Quality Walnut Credenza. C.1850

19th century
Description

Extremely fine quality, Walnut victorian Credenza with glazed doors, serepentine shape and enriched with ormolu Gilded mounts.

fine detail and a lovely character to the walnut make this fine piece of furniture the centerpiece of any room.

c. 1850

Dimensions

W - 199cm (79 inches)

D - 43cm (17 inches)

H - 103cm (41 inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Declaration

Serendipity Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 1850s.

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SA1065216
Dealers Internal Reference
SD012
Description
Extremely fine quality, Walnut victorian Credenza with glazed doors, serepentine shape and enriched with ormolu Gilded mounts.
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fine detail and a lovely character to the walnut make this fine piece of furniture the centerpiece of any room.
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c. 1850

Dimensions

W - 199cm (79 inches)

D - 43cm (17 inches)

H - 103cm (41 inches)

Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Date of Manufacture

Serendipity Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065216
Dealers Internal Ref
SD012
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Archive I A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring glazed centre doors, curved side display sections, and gilded bronze mounts.

High Quality Walnut Credenza. C.1850

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A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring glazed centre doors, curved side display sections, and gilded bronze mounts.
High quality walnut credenza. c.1850
Ref: SA1065216
A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring glazed centre doors, curved side display sections, and gilded bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectCredenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Ormolu mounts, Curved glass panels, Plinth base
  • SizeH 199 cm (78 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 103 cm (41 in)

This Victorian credenza dates from around 1850 in the mid-19th century. The piece takes the form of a large serpentine cabinet constructed from warm brown burr walnut veneer with rich figuring, complemented by clear curved glass panels on the side display sections and matching glazed central doors. Gilded ormolu mounts adorn the vertical divisions and corners, whilst decorative brass mouldings border the door frames. Inside, the shelves are lined with dark red fabric upholstery, creating a striking contrast against the dark timber interior. Measuring 199 cm wide, 43 cm deep, and 103 cm high, the credenza stands on a substantial plinth base with turned circular foot blocks. The serpentine silhouette and extensive glass display areas make this furniture suitable for positioning along a principal wall in a drawing room or dining room to exhibit decorative objects, porcelain, or silver collections behind locked doors.

FAQs

Mid-19th century credenzas are ornate storage and display cabinets featuring glazed doors, detailed veneers such as burr walnut, and metal mounts, popularised during the Victorian era.

Craftsmen primarily utilised cabinet woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, incorporating glass display panels and cast brass or gilded bronze mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, book-matched burr walnut veneers, original curved glass side compartments, and cast gilded bronze fittings.

Position the cabinet as a central focal point in a dining room or hallway, pairing its elaborate wood grain with understated contemporary artwork or clean-lined wall lighting.

Maintain the polished finish by dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp areas.
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