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17th Century Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand
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17th Century Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

17th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Fabulous 17th century olive wood oyster veneer cabinet on a later adapted stand.

The doors with wonderful olive wood oyster veneers and crossbandings including to the interior as well as the exterior, open to reveal an arrangement of fitted drawers and cupboard ( including a hidden secret drawer ), some still retaining their original blue lining paper and all with matching oyster veneers and crossbanding with a long drawer to the base. The stand we think has been adapted later but is well matched to the cabinet.

With wear and tear commensurate with age and use and some historic repairs and restorations as one would expect with a piece of such immense age, overall this fine quality cabinet is in good sound condition with a wonderful colour and patina and is quite a rare survivor of its type.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 59" 150 cm

Width 34.5" 88 cm

Depth 18" 46 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Oyster Veneer Cabinet Stand to the 17th Century.

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SA1099052
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3643
Description
Fabulous 17th century olive wood oyster veneer cabinet on a later adapted stand.

The doors with wonderful olive wood oyster veneers and crossbandings including to the interior as well as the exterior, open to reveal an arrangement of fitted drawers and cupboard ( including a hidden secret drawer ), some still retaining their original blue lining paper and all with matching oyster veneers and crossbanding with a long drawer to the base. The stand we think has been adapted later but is well matched to the cabinet.

fig 1. A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher.
fig 1. 17th Century Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

With wear and tear commensurate with age and use and some historic repairs and restorations as one would expect with a piece of such immense age, overall this fine quality cabinet is in good sound condition with a wonderful colour and patina and is quite a rare survivor of its type.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 59" 150 cm

Width 34.5" 88 cm

Depth 18" 46 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Oyster Veneer Cabinet Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099052
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3643
Athey Antiques
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Archive I A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher.

17th Century Olive Wood Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

Archive II A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher. View II
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Archive VI A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher. View IX
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
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A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher.
17th Century olive wood Oyster veneer cabinet on stand
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A late 17th-century olive wood cabinet on stand featuring oval oyster veneer patterns, a single drawer, and turned legs with a shaped stretcher.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinets on Stand
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialOlive Wood, Walnut, Boxwood, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, Concentric oval inlay, Turned legs, Shaped stretcher
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This William and Mary 17th-century cabinet on stand derives its structure from rich olive wood, walnut, boxwood, and oak timbers, displaying warm brown tones with distinctive oyster veneer patterns and concentric oval inlay details across the doors and single base drawer. The upper cabinet section houses double doors with key escutcheons and hanging tassel hardware, set above a moulded drawer fitted with small wooden knobs. Below, the later adapted stand incorporates heavily turned bulbous legs joined by a lower shaped stretcher and round central platform. Signs of age and historic use appear in the timber surface alongside repairs to the framework. Measuring 150 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, the standalone cabinet functions as a practical display or storage unit suited for a traditional hallway, living room, or study in an English country house setting.

FAQs

An oyster veneer cabinet on stand is a storage piece originating in the late 17th century, featuring thin cross-section slices of tree branches applied to a timber carcass to create circular, ringed patterns resembling oyster shells.

These cabinets typically utilise olive wood, laburnum, or walnut branches sliced transversely for the veneer, laid over an oak or pine carcass, often featuring boxwood geometric stringing and spirally turned legs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, hand-forged iron lock plates, original oak drawer linings, and natural age-related shrinkage across the wood grain.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or deep jewel-toned wall to highlight its complex timber patterning, creating a focal point in a hallway, drawing room, or formal dining space.

Maintain stable relative humidity to prevent veneer movement, position the piece away from direct heat sources or direct sunlight, and clean gently with a dry cloth before applying high-grade beeswax.
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