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Victorian Figured Walnut Pier Cabinet
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Victorian Figured Walnut Pier Cabinet

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a Victorian figured walnut pier cabinet, inlaid throughout with decorative gilt mounts, the cabinet has two glazed doors opening to a fabric lined interior, raised on a plinth base, the cabinet remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 108cm Depth: 32cm Height: 102cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1103292
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-993
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For sale is a Victorian figured walnut pier cabinet, inlaid throughout with decorative gilt mounts, the cabinet has two glazed doors opening to a fabric lined interior, raised on a plinth base, the cabinet remains in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 108cm Depth: 32cm Height: 102cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1103292
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-993
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Archive I A Victorian figured walnut pier cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate brass mounts, and inlaid marquetry details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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A Victorian figured walnut pier cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate brass mounts, and inlaid marquetry details.
Victorian Figured Walnut Pier Cabinet
Ref: SA1103292
A Victorian figured walnut pier cabinet featuring glazed double doors, ornate brass mounts, and inlaid marquetry details.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Ormolu, Silk
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Glazed panel doors
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

A pier cabinet is a narrow, low-profile display cabinet designed during the Victorian era to fit into the wall space between windows, known as the pier. These cabinets were primarily used in drawing rooms to display cherished porcelain, glassware, and decorative objects.

These cabinets were typically constructed using a softwood carcass veneered in highly figured timbers such as walnut, burr walnut, or rosewood. They frequently feature marquetry inlay, gilt bronze or ormolu mounts, glazed single or double doors, and velvet or watered silk interior linings.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, older glass panes with natural imperfections or bubbles, traditional timber shrinkage, and hand-chiselled brass or bronze mounts. Examining the interior lining and carcass timbers also helps verify the age.

A Victorian pier cabinet adds warmth and historical texture to modern spaces. It can serve as a sophisticated display unit in a sitting room or hallway to house curated collections of books, ceramics, or glassware, contrasting against neutral walls.

To preserve antique walnut furniture, keep it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood veneer from drying and cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish and protect the finish.
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