Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet 19th Century

Name: Good Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1150074
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCabinets
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Carved shell motif, Shaped upstand, Turned wooden knobs
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian cabinet dates from the 1870s and is styled in the English Country House tradition. It is constructed from a combination of pine, walnut, and burr walnut veneer, displaying a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and prominent figuring. The bow-fronted body contains a single top drawer with two turned wooden knobs and a central keyhole escutcheon, above a lower cupboard door featuring a raised panel bordered by moulded trim and surmounted by a carved shell motif. The top surface incorporates a shaped wooden upstand at the rear, while the base sits on a moulded plinth. Measuring 78 cm high by 41 cm wide and 38 cm deep, the piece offers compact storage. In a contemporary home, this cabinet functions well in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or bedroom. It provides a convenient surface for a lamp or decorative items, with enclosed storage underneath for small household items. The proportions suit traditional and transitional interiors alike, adding warmth and period character to domestic spaces without requiring a large footprint.

FAQs

Dust the cabinet surface regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct radiators and sunlight to protect the veneer from drying or fading.

Place the cabinet as an occasional bedside table or functional storage unit in a hallway or reading alcove. The rich timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary muted wall paint, modern lamps, and structured textiles.

Authentic pieces feature natural variations in the veneer grain, original hand-carved details, turned wooden knobs, and hand-fitted drawer joints. The interior timber exhibits natural age-related oxidisation, and the finish displays a smooth, mellow patina.

Victorian walnut cabinets typically feature a solid groundwork timber, such as pine or mahogany, layered with burr walnut veneers. Construction includes hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, turned timber knobs, and hand-applied French polish finishes.

A Victorian burr walnut cabinet is a 19th-century timber storage piece constructed using figured walnut veneers, characterised by swirling grain patterns and carved mouldings. These cabinets originally served as bedside cupboards, pot cupboards, or small side storage units in Victorian interiors.

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Good Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet