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A Victorian Walnut and Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Robert Dee
for sale €158     $171
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A Victorian Walnut and Inlaid Pier Cabinet

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A Victorian walnut and inlaid pier cabinet, with a single door and three red velvet lined shelves, in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1178750
Description
A Victorian walnut and inlaid pier cabinet, with a single door and three red velvet lined shelves, in very good condition.
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178750
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves.
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Archive I A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves.

A Victorian Walnut and Inlaid Pier Cabinet

Archive II A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves. View IV
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 98
Items Sold 190
Robert Dee
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Location: North Carlton, Nr Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2RR, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves.
A Victorian Walnut and Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Ref: SA1178750
A Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring decorative marquetry inlay, a single glazed glass door, brass escutcheon, and red velvet-lined interior shelves.
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Pier cabinets originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as specialized furniture pieces designed to occupy the narrow wall section, or pier, between two large windows. During the Victorian era, these cabinets evolved into decorative display cases featuring glazed doors, detailed marquetry, and velvet-lined interiors intended for showing off books, porcelain, and collectibles.

Victorian pier cabinets were commonly crafted using timber veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood over a solid timber carcass. Construction features often included boxwood stringing, geometric marquetry, cast brass or bronze mounts, hand-cut joinery, and glass panels.

Authentic Victorian pieces display period-specific construction details, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks, and cast gilt mounts with natural patination. Examination of the timber backing and interior construction will reveal historical saw marks, age-related wood shrinkage, and hand-fitted glass securing beads.

A pier cabinet can be integrated into modern spaces as an accent piece in a hallway, dining room, or living area. Placing minimal modern ceramics, art glass, or framed photography inside the glazed compartment creates a visual contrast between historic wood craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Preserving a walnut cabinet requires keeping it away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting. Dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year maintains the original finish and protects the wood from moisture loss.
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