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Exhibition Birds Eye Maple Serpentine Fronted Wardrobe
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Exhibition Birds Eye Maple Serpentine Fronted Wardrobe

19th century
Description

Circa 1880. A late Victorian Birdseye maple inlaid serpentine fronting wardrobe of exhibition quality, the shaped inlaid cornice with the satinwood Greek key design and vertical inlay of Birdseye maple and walnut, the center of the wardrobe with a pair of shaped doors with oval-panels, Birdseye maple and broad banding, beneath this a bank of two short over two full length drawers with curved ends, flanked by a pair of concave full length doors, the panels top and bottom with various inlays, with Birdseye maple gables, all sitting on a inlaid moulding which follows the form of the wardrobe, resting on six square tapering inlaid feet, the wardrobe breaks into several pieces

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
218cm (85.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086704
Dealers Internal Reference
33621
Description
Circa 1880. A late Victorian Birdseye maple inlaid serpentine fronting wardrobe of exhibition quality, the shaped inlaid cornice with the satinwood Greek key design and vertical inlay of Birdseye maple and walnut, the center of the wardrobe with a pair of shaped doors with oval-panels, Birdseye maple and broad banding, beneath this a bank of two short over two full length drawers with curved ends, flanked by a pair of concave full length doors, the panels top and bottom with various inlays, with Birdseye maple gables, all sitting on a inlaid moulding which follows the form of the wardrobe, resting on six square tapering inlaid feet, the wardrobe breaks into several pieces
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
218cm (85.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086704
Dealers Internal Ref
33621
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A large antique birds eye maple breakfront wardrobe featuring a serpentine front, central drawers, and double panelled side doors.
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Archive I A large antique birds eye maple breakfront wardrobe featuring a serpentine front, central drawers, and double panelled side doors.

Exhibition Birds Eye Maple Serpentine Fronted Wardrobe

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A large antique birds eye maple breakfront wardrobe featuring a serpentine front, central drawers, and double panelled side doors.
Exhibition Birds Eye Maple Serpentine Fronted Wardrobe
Ref: SA1086704
A large antique birds eye maple breakfront wardrobe featuring a serpentine front, central drawers, and double panelled side doors.
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A serpentine-fronted birds eye maple wardrobe features a gently curved undulating facade combined with figure-rich maple veneer displaying small, swirling grain patterns. Popular during the 19th century, these large storage pieces showcased high cabinetmaking skill through complex veneering and inlaid stringing.

These wardrobes typically incorporate a solid timber carcase faced with premium birds eye maple veneers, often accented with boxwood or ebony stringing. Construction features hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, panelled doors, and solid brass hardware such as swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut veneers that vary slightly in thickness, original brass locks, and natural aging or light oxidisation on secondary woods like pine or oak drawer linings. The distinct figure of genuine birds eye maple displays randomised grain swirls rather than modern printed patterns.

A substantial blond wood wardrobe serves as a focal architectural piece in a master bedroom or dressing room, balancing darker timber floors or neutral walls. Modern interiors benefit from pairing its warm golden tones with understated textiles and clean-lined contemporary lighting.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain hydration. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or adjacent to strong heat sources to prevent the figure veneer from fading or lifting.
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