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Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880
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Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880

19th century
Description

You are viewing a refined Victorian pier cabinet with glass fronted doors

Circa 1880 and crafted from walnut with a rich patina

This is a two-door cabinet with glazed panels fronted by pleated silk curtains in a soft pastel shade — often used to conceal the cabinet's contents while adding a luxurious decorative touch

The frieze features delicate marquetry inlay of scrolling foliage and classical roundels, typical of the Victorian interest in fine detail and classical revival motifs

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Pier cabinets were typically placed between windows or along

prominent walls (“piers”) and served as both storage and display furniture

This example combines Victorian opulence with classical restraint, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and eclectic interiors

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

45.5 (116) x 14.5 (37) x 42.5 (108)

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176321
Description
You are viewing a refined Victorian pier cabinet with glass fronted doors

Circa 1880 and crafted from walnut with a rich patina

This is a two-door cabinet with glazed panels fronted by pleated silk curtains in a soft pastel shade — often used to conceal the cabinet's contents while adding a luxurious decorative touch.
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fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880

The frieze features delicate marquetry inlay of scrolling foliage and classical roundels, typical of the Victorian interest in fine detail and classical revival motifs

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880

Pier cabinets were typically placed between windows or along

prominent walls (“piers”) and served as both storage and display furniture

This example combines Victorian opulence with classical restraint, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and eclectic interiors

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.
fig 3. Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

45.5 (116) x 14.5 (37) x 42.5 (108)

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176321
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.

Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880

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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.
Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Case Walnut 1880
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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative top inlay, brass mounts, and double glazed doors lined with fabric curtains above a solid plinth base.
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Originating in the nineteenth century, a pier cabinet is a low, decorative storage unit designed to fit on the wall space between two windows, typically featuring glazed doors and fine marquetry.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid wood carcasses veneered with burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, complemented by brass or gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, inlaid marquetry, and glass panels.

Authentic period cabinets feature hand-cut joinery, thick natural wood veneers, original brass hardware showing natural oxidisation, and period glass panes with slight irregularities.

A pier cabinet functions as low-level storage in a hallway, dining area, or living room, creating contrast against neutral wall paint or contemporary architectural features.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain while keeping the furniture clear of direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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