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Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinet
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Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinet

19th century
Description

Lovely Arts & Crafts oak bedside cabinet with inlaid door depicting a Dutch lady.

Ca 1890

Height: 29" - Depth: 18" - Width: 24"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Arts Crafts Bedside Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163848
Dealers Internal Reference
19636
Description
Lovely Arts & Crafts oak bedside cabinet with inlaid door depicting a Dutch lady.

Ca 1890

Height: 29" - Depth: 18" - Width: 24"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Arts Crafts Bedside Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163848
Dealers Internal Ref
19636
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure.

Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinet

Archive II An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure. View III
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Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2017
Items For Sale 146
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure.
Arts & Crafts Oak Bedside Cabinet
Ref: SA1163848
An Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak bedside cabinet featuring a top surface, single drawer, and a cupboard door adorned with a pictorial marquetry inlay of a figure.
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  • ObjectBedside Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Quarter-sawn oak grain, Square tapered legs
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Arts and Crafts bedside cabinet dates from 1890 and is constructed from quarter-sawn oak in warm brown tones. The rectangular top sits above a single drawer fitted with a dark round wooden pull, placed directly over a cupboard door. The door features a pictorial marquetry inlay depicting a Dutch lady holding an umbrella and a basket, rendered in contrasting lighter and darker natural woods against the grain of the surrounding panel. The cabinet stands on square tapered legs joined by a shaped lower apron. Signs of age appear in the surface grain and varied tone of the timber. Practical dimensions measure 74 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Suitable for placement beside a bed in an English country house interior to provide surface space and enclosed bedside storage.

Originating in the late nineteenth century, Arts and Crafts furniture emphasises visible hand craftsmanship, simple geometric forms, and minimal artificial surface ornamentation. Design focus is placed on highlighting the natural grain of solid timber, such as quarter-sawn oak, often featuring subtle structural details like exposed joinery or delicate wood inlays.

Arts and Crafts pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods, with oak being the most favoured material due to its prominent grain patterns and durability. Accent features frequently incorporated hand-cut marquetry inlays using contrasting woods, hand-hammered copper or brass hardware, and wrought iron elements.

Authentic period items typically showcase traditional cabinetmaking techniques, such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, mortise and tenon construction, and medullary rays characteristic of quarter-sawn oak. Original surfaces often display a rich patina with subtle age-related wear around handles and bases.

An oak bedside cabinet can serve as a functional nightstand beside an upholstered bed frame or function as an accent side table in a hallway or living space. Paired with neutral linen textiles, contemporary ceramic lamps, or muted wall shades, the timber tone adds depth and textural contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the timber grain. To maintain the wood finish and prevent drying, apply a light coat of beeswax polish occasionally, and position the piece away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight.
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