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Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, Circa 1880.
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for sale €14,040     $15,240
£12,000
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Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, Circa 1880.

19th century
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A fine quality pair of late 19th-century Satinwood pier cabinets, with ormolu mounts and intricate design. Each cabinet features inset hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques, beautifully depicting romantic scenes of courting lovers, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. The cabinets are adorned with finely detailed ormolu accents, highlighting their craftsmanship and luxury. The rich hues of the Satinwood grain enhance their visual appeal, making them not just functional pieces, but also striking works of art. Perfect for any sophisticated interior, these cabinets embody the romantic spirit of their time.

Batch 85 61051 YEZZZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Antique Satinwood Pier Cabinets to the 19th Century.

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SA1175049
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SKU00002617
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A fine quality pair of late 19th-century Satinwood pier cabinets, with ormolu mounts and intricate design.
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Each cabinet features inset hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques, beautifully depicting romantic scenes of courting lovers, adding a touch of whimsy and charm.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The cabinets are adorned with finely detailed ormolu accents, highlighting their craftsmanship and luxury. The rich hues of the Satinwood grain enhance their visual appeal, making them not just functional pieces, but also striking works of art. Perfect for any sophisticated interior, these cabinets embody the romantic spirit of their time.

Batch 85 61051 YEZZZ

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Antique Satinwood Pier Cabinets to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175049
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002617
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors.
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Archive I A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors.

Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, Circa 1880.

Archive II A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors. View II
Archive III A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors. View III
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Archive VI A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors. View VIII
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A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors.
Pair Satinwood Pier Cabinets, circa 1880.
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A pair of late Victorian satinwood pier cabinets featuring upper glazed display sections, ormolu mounts, and painted porcelain medallion inserts on the lower cabinet doors.
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  • ObjectPier Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialSatinwood, Ormolu, Glass, Porcelain
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Porcelain medallion plaques, Glazed upper doors, Panelled lower doors
  • SizeH 193 cm (76 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This pair of 19th-century pier cabinets in the Louis XVI Revival style is constructed from satinwood with warm brown tones, complemented by ormolu mounts, glass, and hand-painted porcelain plaques. Each cabinet measures 193 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 39 cm deep. The upper section comprises a glazed door with glass shelving and mirrored backing behind a wooden frame, decorated with gilded scrollwork mouldings, decorative corner capitals, and a shaped pediment surmounted by a circular porcelain plaque. The lower section features a panelled cupboard door enclosing interior storage, centered with an oval hand-painted porcelain medallion depicting courting figures within a blue border, bordered by gilt brass ormolu mounts and standing on low rectangular block feet. Suitable for use in a grand living room or dining room interior, these matching cabinets provide display space in the upper glazed compartments and concealed storage in the lower cupboards. The rich grain of the satinwood timber is visible across the surfaces, offset by bright brass ormolu accents, repeating oval motifs, and intricate figural scenes on the blue-trimmed porcelain inserts set into both the upper pediments and lower doors.

FAQs

Originally designed to occupy the narrow wall space between windows, a pier cabinet is a low or tall upright storage piece with glazed display sections or solid panel doors, traditionally executed with decorative timber veneers and metal mounts.

Late Victorian pier cabinets commonly utilise timber veneers such as satinwood, walnut, or rosewood, paired with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, mirrored backings, glass panels, and hand-painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, secondary timbers like oak or mahogany inside drawer linings, cast ormolu fittings with natural oxidisation, and hand-painted ceramic inserts.

Positioned in alcoves, hallways, or flanking a doorway, pier cabinets function as focal points for housing curated porcelain, glassware, or books against contemporary neutral walls.

Satinwood furniture should be positioned away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer movement, while gilt metal mounts require light dusting with a dry cloth without abrasive chemical cleaners.
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