Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
• Date & Origin: English, Victorian era - circa 1870
• Design Style & Features: Designed as a mirror pair with a left and right orientation, the cabinets offer practical storage solutions through a combination of a 4 graduated drawers a bijouterie display area beneath a hinged framed glass top.

• Rich Heritage: These pieces embody the rich legacy of 19th Century English furniture, reflecting a storied past and time-honoured craftsmanship.
• Authentic Craftsmanship: Expertly fashioned from seasoned, solid old growth pine wood (including the drawer linings) these cabinets are great examples of traditionally made furniture exemplified by their hand cut dovetails and other hand-finished detailing which highlights the skilled artistry of their time.

• Materials and Finish: Constructed from seasoned, solid old growth pine (including the drawer linings) these delightful chests have been later hand painted with a delicate overlay Specialist Distressed Mottled Chalky Antique White finish with a Pale Blue wash to the Bijouterie display; the chests proudly display the subtle evolution of its aesthetic.

• Handles: Original period brassware hardware
• Condition: The later painted finish takes the form of a naturally aged patina, including gentle scratches and worn areas of paint, narrating the passage of time - these "imperfections" are celebrated as authentic marks of history, enhancing the piece’s unique personality.

• Dimensions:
• Overall: H: 77cm (30.3") | W: 37cm (14.6") | D: 39cm (15.4")
• Display H: 8.5cm (3.3")| W: 28.5cm (11.2") | D: 27.8cm (10.9")
• Drawer 1: H: 7.5cm (") | W: 27cm (10.6")| D: 28cm (11")
• Drawer 2: H: 8.5cm (3.3")| W: 27cm (10.6")| D: 28cm (11")

• Drawer 3: H: 11cm (") | W: 27cm (10.6")| D: 28cm (11")
• Drawer 4: H: 13.5cm (") | W: 27cm (10.6") | D: 28cm (11")
• Sustainable Choice: By choosing antique furniture, you support sustainable practices - preserving enduring craftsmanship and reducing the demand for new materials.

• Immersive Visual Exploration: High-resolution images invite you to closely examine every facet of these cabinets, from the intricate joinery and painted finish to the authentic nuances that speak of their historical journey.

• Delivery: UK Mainland Delivery is included (excluding Trade Purchases)
New arrival of an exquisite English Victorian Mirror Pair of Bedside Bijouterie Chest Of Drawers (circa 1870). Handcrafted from solid, seasoned pine in the Victorian era of the 19th Century they have been later hand-painted with a softly distressed and aged patina featuring a Specialist Distressed Mottled Chalky Antique White finish inviting a sense of warmth and familiarity that evokes the romance of well-loved antiques with their quiet elegance and timeworn grace. Their symmetry creates a visual dialogue - each piece echoing the other, like twin storytellers flanking the bed with their tall, narrow silhouette giving them an almost architectural quality, like petite towers anchoring a room with quiet elegance.

This format offers a rare twist on the traditional bijouterie cabinet, which is more commonly seen on slender legs. Instead, these bedside versions combine intimacy with practicality, allowing treasured pieces to be honoured in daily life, not just tucked away.

Each chest features a bijouterie display area beneath a hinged, framed and glazed top which lifts up bringing a touch of refinement while showcasing treasured items with subtle flair in a protected, yet visually inviting 3D display. When the lid raises the display area reveals a softly luminous Antique Whisper Blue recess - accur
Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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