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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Step Commode Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Step Commode Cabinet

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Lincoln Restorations
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Description

Victorian Commode Step Cabinet .

A charming step cabinet.

Allow us to present a truly charming and highly functional piece from the esteemed Victorian era (C1870): a beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Commode Step Cabinet , meticulously crafted to blend utility with understated elegance. This exceptional item, fashioned from rich, warm-toned solid mahogany, exemplifies the period's ingenuity, seamlessly disguising its practical purpose within the form of elegant library steps or a handsome bedside cabinet. It stands proudly on four beautifully turned legs, supporting a sturdy, gently curved body that culminates in a hinged top. Lifting this lid reveals its clever secret: a discreet compartment, offering a unique glimpse into domestic life before modern conveniences. This versatile piece not only serves as a fascinating historical artefact but also remains highly adaptable for contemporary interiors, perfect as a stylish side table, a compact storage solution, or a distinctive decorative accent, ready to bring a touch of genuine Victorian charm and character to any discerning home. The commode is complete with its original French polished finish and lightly faded original colour. We have cleaned and waxed this item to give it a lustrous natural sheen and preserve and protect the item for many more years to come.

Condition and Provenance As antiques, this cabinet shows signs of age and use. While in fantastic condition, expect minor marks consistent with historical pieces. The cupboard is of a great quality and is structurally sound, with no major damage that would detract from its beauty or functionality.

Dimensions

External sizes;

Height: 465mm

Width: 485mm

Depth: 495mm

Internal sizes;

Height: 265mm

Width: 390mm

Depth: 320mm

Delivery

*Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Mahogany Commode to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158675
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Description
Victorian Commode Step Cabinet .

A charming step cabinet.

Allow us to present a truly charming and highly functional piece from the esteemed Victorian era (C1870): a beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Commode Step Cabinet , meticulously crafted to blend utility with understated elegance. This exceptional item, fashioned from rich, warm-toned solid mahogany, exemplifies the period's ingenuity, seamlessly disguising its practical purpose within the form of elegant library steps or a handsome bedside cabinet.

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It stands proudly on four beautifully turned legs, supporting a sturdy, gently curved body that culminates in a hinged top.
Lincoln Restorations

Lifting this lid reveals its clever secret: a discreet compartment, offering a unique glimpse into domestic life before modern conveniences. This versatile piece not only serves as a fascinating historical artefact but also remains highly adaptable for contemporary interiors, perfect as a stylish side table, a compact storage solution, or a distinctive decorative accent, ready to bring a touch of genuine Victorian charm and character to any discerning home. The commode is complete with its original French polished finish and lightly faded original colour. We have cleaned and waxed this item to give it a lustrous natural sheen and preserve and protect the item for many more years to come.

fig 1. A dark brown mahogany Victorian commode cabinet with a concave front and turned feet resting on a light wooden floor.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Step Commode Cabinet

Condition and Provenance As antiques, this cabinet shows signs of age and use. While in fantastic condition, expect minor marks consistent with historical pieces. The cupboard is of a great quality and is structurally sound, with no major damage that would detract from its beauty or functionality.

fig 2. A dark brown mahogany Victorian commode cabinet with a concave front and turned feet resting on a light wooden floor.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Step Commode Cabinet

Dimensions

External sizes;

Height: 465mm

Width: 485mm

Depth: 495mm

Internal sizes;

Height: 265mm

Width: 390mm

Depth: 320mm

Delivery

Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Mahogany Commode to the Victorian era.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158675
Lincoln Restorations
Lincoln Restorations
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021

Specialist antique furniture and safe restorers. - to buy from US, please visit our website and search for the item number (numbers only) -

Dealer Profile

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Archive I A dark brown mahogany Victorian commode cabinet with a concave front and turned feet resting on a light wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Lincoln Restorations

Lincoln Restorations
Telephone 01922 693999
Location
Unit 4
Crestacre
Barracks lane
Walsall wood
West Midlands
WS9 9DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lincolnrestorations
Verified Since Jul 2021
Items For Sale 107
Items Sold 428
Lincoln Restorations
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A dark brown mahogany Victorian commode cabinet with a concave front and turned feet resting on a light wooden floor.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Step Commode Cabinet
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A dark brown mahogany Victorian commode cabinet with a concave front and turned feet resting on a light wooden floor.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Commodes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsConcave front profile, Turned feet, Recessed top panel
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, commode cabinets were functional pieces of bedroom and dressing room furniture designed to house chamber pots or serve as discreet storage units, often crafted with refined cabinet-making techniques.

Victorian cabinet makers frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and turned wooden feet.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, secondary woods like pine or oak on internal panels, traditional shellac polish finishes, and age-related patina.

A period commode functions effectively as an accent piece or small side table in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, bringing rich wood tones and historical character to modern spaces.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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