Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier 19th Century

Name: Petite Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1149376
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Victorian Mahogany 1870s Small Chiffonier

£475

Mahogany Mirror Back Breakfront Chiffonier Sideboard

£985

Victorian Mahogany Plum Pudding Chiffonier

£950

A Victorian Curl Mahogany Three Door Chiffonier

£1,275

Imposing Victorian Mahogany Chiffionere

£435

A Victorian Display Sideboard Inlaid

£790

Antique Beautifully Figured Mahogany Two-door Chiffonier.

£985

Antique English Georgian Regency Two Door Chiffonier Cabinet Sideboard (Circa 1830)

£845

A Very Nice Solid Mahogany Chiffonier Sideboard, Later Sign Written for the Red Lion Public House.

£895

A Good William IV Mahogany Chiffonier, Circa 1830

£585

Antique C1830 Belgian Mahogany Carved Barley Twist Chiffonier Serving Sideboard

£850

Antique English William IV / Victorian Two Door Chiffonier Cabinet Sideboard (Circa 1835)

£645

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A chiffonier is a small sideboard furniture piece developed in the early 19th century, characterised by a low cupboard base and a raised upper shelf supported by turned uprights. Victorian examples frequently featured flame mahogany veneers, arch-panelled doors, and carved decorative accents.

Victorian chiffoniers were predominantly constructed using solid timbers such as pine or oak faced with rich mahogany or walnut veneers. Standard construction features include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, brass locks, turned bun feet, and carved corbels supporting the frieze.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including minor timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails, original cast-iron or brass lock mechanisms, and uneven oxidisation on unexposed wooden surfaces. The presence of pedimented backboards, flame mahogany panel inserts, and turned spindles also aligns with 19th-century manufacture.

A small chiffonier works well as a focal storage piece in an entryway, dining alcove, or living room. The top surface provides space to display contemporary ceramics or table lamps, balancing historic timber tones against neutral or modern wall finishes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Avoid place items in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent cracking, veneer lifted edges, or timber fading.

Elmgarden

Petite Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier.

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Victorian Mahogany 1870s Small Chiffonier

Mahogany Mirror Back Breakfront Chiffonier Sideboard

Victorian Mahogany Plum Pudding Chiffonier