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William & Mary Walnut Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand
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William & Mary Walnut Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

18th century
Description

William & Mary Walnut Cabinet on Stand, the cabinet veneered inside and out with oyster patterns within holly boarders and interlaced lines, the two doors enclosing eleven draws surrounding a central cupboard which encloses four draws, all fitted with the original brass drop handles, the stand with a long draw, raised on spirally turned elm legs united by shaped flat stretchers. 33 inches width x 16 inches depth x 56 inches height.

Provenance : Lot 13, Christies, London – Fine English Furniture, Thursday 15th January 1970

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this Walnut Cabinet on Stand to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140476
Dealers Internal Reference
7007
Description
William & Mary Walnut Cabinet on Stand, the cabinet veneered inside and out with oyster patterns within holly boarders and interlaced lines, the two doors enclosing eleven draws surrounding a central cupboard which encloses four draws, all fitted with the original brass drop handles, the stand with a long draw, raised on spirally turned elm legs united by shaped flat stretchers. 33 inches width x 16 inches depth x 56 inches height.

Provenance : Lot 13, Christies, London – Fine English Furniture, Thursday 15th January 1970

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Walnut Cabinet on Stand to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140476
Dealers Internal Ref
7007
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A William & Mary walnut cabinet on stand featuring door panels decorated with geometric oyster veneer stringing, resting on six barley-twist legs with a shaped stretcher base.
William & Mary Walnut Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Stand
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  • ObjectCabinets on Stands
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneer, Barley twist legs, Geometric stringing, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

This William & Mary cabinet on stand dates from 1700 and demonstrates the refined cabinetry of the period. The piece is fashioned from warm brown walnut, boxwood, and elm with polished wooden surfaces throughout. The double-door upper cabinet displays intricate geometric oyster veneer panels framed by interlaced lines and boxwood borders, set with small brass drop handles and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. The lower section incorporates a single long drawer with ornate brass handles and a central keyhole cover, supported by six spirally turned barley-twist legs connected by shaped flat stretchers and resting on bun feet. Measuring 142 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep, this substantial furniture item provides versatile storage capacity. Placed in a hallway, living room, or study, the piece functions as an elegant display cabinet or storage unit, bringing traditional English country house character to contemporary interiors. The upper doors open to reveal eleven internal drawers arranged around a central cupboard enclosing four further drawers, while the lower stand offers additional space within its single drawer. The combination of figured timber patterns, delicate stringing, and turned supports creates a strong visual focal point for a room, anchoring traditional or eclectic interior schemes with historical presence and practical utility.

FAQs

Originating in late 17th-century England during the joint reign of William III and Mary II, this style is characterised by fine veneering, Dutch floral inlay or oyster work, and turned support legs connected by low stretchers.

Craftsmen predominantly used walnut veneers cut crosswise from branches to create oyster patterns, often framed with boxwood or holly stringing and set over oak or pine carcase frames with brass teardrop handles.

Authentic pieces feature handmade dovetail joints, thick hand-cut veneers displaying natural shrinkage cracks, cast brass backplates with hand-filed edges, and period-correct iron locks.

These tall case pieces function effectively as focal statement furniture in formal dining spaces or hallway entries, contrasting rich figured grain against minimalist neutral wall tones.

Preservation requires stable relative humidity between 45 percent and 55 percent to prevent veneer lifting, away from direct heat sources and sunlight, alongside occasional application of natural beeswax paste.
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