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Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870
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Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

19th century
Description

This is an antique oval bedside cabinet. A French, Amboyna and marble boudoir or bathroom nightstand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Rare and exquisite, a fine example of French craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Superb Amboyna exudes grain interest throughout

Beautiful colour abounds, with rich caramel hues

Pleasingly tactile red marble plinth sits atop the cabinet

Set amongst the striking, inlaid fascia is a small drawer with brass pull

Demi-lune door hosts an inlaid foliate medallion, with boxwood borders

Door opens to reveal a cool, white ceramic lined cupboard

Gallery space to the lower, with tapering turned supports

Standing upon a quartet of tapered feet with brass capped toes

This is an exceptional antique oval bedside cabinet, with a beautifully presented finish of rich stocks and superb inlaid detail. As useful in the bathroom as it is in the boudoir. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 46cm (18'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')

Drawer Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Drawer Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Drawer Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Cupboard Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Cupboard Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

Cupboard Height: 17.5cm (7'')

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Our Ref: 24873

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Amboyna Bedside Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107303
Dealers Internal Reference
24873
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Description
This is an antique oval bedside cabinet.
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A French, Amboyna and marble boudoir or bathroom nightstand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

Rare and exquisite, a fine example of French craftsmanship

fig 1. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 1. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Superb Amboyna exudes grain interest throughout

Beautiful colour abounds, with rich caramel hues

Pleasingly tactile red marble plinth sits atop the cabinet

fig 2. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 2. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Set amongst the striking, inlaid fascia is a small drawer with brass pull

Demi-lune door hosts an inlaid foliate medallion, with boxwood borders

Door opens to reveal a cool, white ceramic lined cupboard

fig 3. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 3. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Gallery space to the lower, with tapering turned supports

Standing upon a quartet of tapered feet with brass capped toes

This is an exceptional antique oval bedside cabinet, with a beautifully presented finish of rich stocks and superb inlaid detail. As useful in the bathroom as it is in the boudoir. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 4. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Dimensions:

Max Width: 46cm (18'')

Max Depth: 35cm (13.75'')

Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')

Drawer Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Drawer Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Drawer Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Cupboard Width: 24cm (9.5'')

Cupboard Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

fig 5. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 5. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Cupboard Height: 17.5cm (7'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
fig 6. Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24873

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Amboyna Bedside Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107303
Dealers Internal Ref
24873
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.

Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870

Archive II An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf. View II
Archive III An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf. View III
Archive IV An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf. View IV
Archive V An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf. View V
Archive VI An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf. View VI
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An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
Antique Oval Bedside Cabinet, French, Amboyna, Marble, Bathroom, Victorian, 1870
Ref: SA1107303
An oval French amboyna bedside cabinet featuring a mottled pink marble top, a single drawer above a cupboard door with marquetry inlay, four turned legs, and an oval undertier shelf.
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FAQs

Bedside cabinets, originally developed as pot cupboards in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, became refined furniture pieces during the French Second Empire and Victorian eras. Craftsmanship during this period often incorporated exotic burr veneers, such as amboyna, paired with decorative marquetry and durable marble tops.

Nineteenth-century French nightstands typically utilised fine hardwood frames layered with highly figured timber veneers like amboyna, walnut, or kingwood. Tops were frequently fitted with solid marble slabs to protect the wood, complemented by brass fittings and intricate floral or foliate marquetry inlays.

Authentic pieces feature dense, naturally varied burr grain patterns characteristic of amboyna wood, often framed with boxwood or ebony stringing. Look for traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, original marble tops with age-consistent underside wear, and aged brass hardware.

Position the cabinet alongside a upholstered bedstead to create a focal point, or use it as an occasional side table in a sitting room. The rich timber tones and marble surface pair well with contemporary ceramic lamps and neutral textile palettes.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the veneer. Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral cleaner, avoiding acidic substances that can etch or dull the stone surface.
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