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Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table
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Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Description

Antique Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table (19th Century) – a fine quality piece showcasing exquisite age, color, and patina. This rare and breathtaking decorative find is sure to be a statement in any room.

Key Features:

Solid construction with no loose joints or signs of woodworm, exuding age, character, and charm.

The drawers slide freely for convenient use.

Original mirrored glass exhibits light oxidation and other minor age related imperfections. Please note that all images, except for the square views from the front, accurately reflect the mirrored surface.

Dimensions: Overall maximum dimensions: 115cm W x 60cm D x 167cm H (surface height: 78cm, knee hole height: 58cm).

In very good antique condition, this dressing table features minor historic knocks, marks, scratches, losses, wear, imperfections, and repairs typical of functional antique furniture.

Stock No.: 8662

Includes a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee, with competitive door-to-door shipping available throughout the UK and internationally.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132274
Dealers Internal Reference
8662
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table (19th Century) – a fine quality piece showcasing exquisite age, color, and patina. This rare and breathtaking decorative find is sure to be a statement in any room.
fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table

Key Features:

Solid construction with no loose joints or signs of woodworm, exuding age, character, and charm.

The drawers slide freely for convenient use.

Original mirrored glass exhibits light oxidation and other minor age related imperfections.

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Please note that all images, except for the square views from the front, accurately reflect the mirrored surface.
Prior and Willis
fig 2. A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors.
fig 2. Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table

Dimensions: Overall maximum dimensions: 115cm W x 60cm D x 167cm H (surface height: 78cm, knee hole height: 58cm).

In very good antique condition, this dressing table features minor historic knocks, marks, scratches, losses, wear, imperfections, and repairs typical of functional antique furniture.

Stock No.: 8662

Includes a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee, with competitive door-to-door shipping available throughout the UK and internationally.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132274
Dealers Internal Ref
8662
Prior and Willis
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors. View X
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors.
Antique Fine Quality Victorian 19th Century Walnut Duchess Dressing Table
Ref: SA1132274
A 19th-century Victorian walnut duchess dressing table featuring a central swivelling mirror flanked by tiered trinket drawers, resting on turned legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Scroll carved mirror supports, Tiered trinket drawers, Brass castors

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A duchess dressing table is a specific type of vanity originating in the 19th century, characterised by a large central mirror, often flanked by smaller trinket drawers resting on the main desktop above a central frieze drawer.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently featuring fine veneer surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and cast brass or bronze hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, original mercury-backed or early silvered mirror glass, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for interior drawer linings.

Position the piece as a focal point in a bedroom or dressing room, pairing it with a minimalist upholstered stool to create a deliberate contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Maintain the finish by applying quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect both the timber and the mirror foil.
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