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Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
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Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique country house napkin drawer cabinet. An English, burr walnut dining room storage chest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A superb example of fine cabinetmaking, combining elegant form with exceptional practicality for the refined dining hall.

Exquisite Victorian cabinetry of country house proportion and quality

Burr walnut stocks present rich caramel hues and mesmerising grain figuring throughout

Pair of cabinet doors with oval-shaped field panels, offering a fine decorative aesthetic

Doors dressed with a working inset lock providing secure storage — key present

Trio of interior drawers, each with ebony inset pulls over beautifully constructed walnut boxes

Drawers fitted with adjustable dividers to suit napkins or dining accessories

Finished with a sumptuous, polished sheen that enhances the natural warmth of the wood

A superb example of early Victorian dining furniture, this antique burr walnut napkin cabinet exudes country house charm and craftsmanship. Ideal for use in a fine dining room, butler’s pantry or refined townhouse interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Drawer Width: 36cm (14.25'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Drawer Height: 8cm (3.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Napkin Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1170979
Dealers Internal Reference
25710
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Description
This is an antique country house napkin drawer cabinet. An English, burr walnut dining room storage chest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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A superb example of fine cabinetmaking, combining elegant form with exceptional practicality for the refined dining hall.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An Early Victorian warm brown walnut napkin cabinet with double doors open to reveal three partitioned drawers with turned handles.
fig 1. Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

Exquisite Victorian cabinetry of country house proportion and quality

Burr walnut stocks present rich caramel hues and mesmerising grain figuring throughout

Pair of cabinet doors with oval-shaped field panels, offering a fine decorative aesthetic

fig 2. An Early Victorian warm brown walnut napkin cabinet with double doors open to reveal three partitioned drawers with turned handles.
fig 2. Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

Doors dressed with a working inset lock providing secure storage — key present

Trio of interior drawers, each with ebony inset pulls over beautifully constructed walnut boxes

Drawers fitted with adjustable dividers to suit napkins or dining accessories

fig 3. An Early Victorian warm brown walnut napkin cabinet with double doors open to reveal three partitioned drawers with turned handles.
fig 3. Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

Finished with a sumptuous, polished sheen that enhances the natural warmth of the wood

A superb example of early Victorian dining furniture, this antique burr walnut napkin cabinet exudes country house charm and craftsmanship. Ideal for use in a fine dining room, butler’s pantry or refined townhouse interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Drawer Width: 36cm (14.25'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Drawer Height: 8cm (3.25'')

Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Napkin Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170979
Dealers Internal Ref
25710
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An Early Victorian warm brown walnut napkin cabinet with double doors open to reveal three partitioned drawers with turned handles.
Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
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An Early Victorian warm brown walnut napkin cabinet with double doors open to reveal three partitioned drawers with turned handles.
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A napkin cabinet is a specialised form of small storage furniture introduced in English country houses during the nineteenth century to organise folded table linens and dining accessories behind double doors.

Early Victorian examples were constructed using fine hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, often featuring figured burr veneers, oak or pine drawer linings, and turned timber handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hinges, original lock plates, and natural wear patterns consistent with timber movement and historical usage.

A tabletop storage cabinet can be positioned on a sideboard, desk, or island counter to organise contemporary dining accessories, stationery, or personal keepsakes.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding direct heat sources and liquid chemical cleaners.
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