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Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860
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Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860

19th century
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This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and ormolu glazed display or bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. An exceptional example, notable for its refined craftsmanship and particularly elegant, glazed door.

Beautiful Victorian pier cabinet with superb presence and decorative appeal

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Displays a desirable aged patina, in very good order throughout

Striking glazed door with clear, bright glass and attractively shaped frame edges

Sarcophagus top adds a sense of distinction above the cabinet

Door fitted with an ormolu lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Glazed door and sides offer a bright, inviting view of the interior

Interior dressed in a rich wine red velvet, ideal for displaying treasured items

Ormolu mounts enrich the fascia with warm golden tones and relief detailing

Boxwood stringing accentuates the fine walnut figuring and cabinet lines

Stands upon a quartet of ebonised bun feet for stable, elegant support

A highly desirable Victorian walnut and ormolu pier cabinet, perfect for showcasing books, ceramics or collectibles within a refined drawing room, hallway or study. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 76cm (30'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 111.5cm (44'')

Shelf Depth: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
111.5cm (43.90")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1185281
Dealers Internal Reference
25747
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Description
This is an antique pier cabinet.
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An English, walnut and ormolu glazed display or bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

An exceptional example, notable for its refined craftsmanship and particularly elegant, glazed door.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
fig 1. Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860

Beautiful Victorian pier cabinet with superb presence and decorative appeal

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Displays a desirable aged patina, in very good order throughout

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
fig 2. Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860

Striking glazed door with clear, bright glass and attractively shaped frame edges

Sarcophagus top adds a sense of distinction above the cabinet

Door fitted with an ormolu lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
fig 3. Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860

Glazed door and sides offer a bright, inviting view of the interior

Interior dressed in a rich wine red velvet, ideal for displaying treasured items

Ormolu mounts enrich the fascia with warm golden tones and relief detailing

fig 4. A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
fig 4. Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860

Boxwood stringing accentuates the fine walnut figuring and cabinet lines

Stands upon a quartet of ebonised bun feet for stable, elegant support

A highly desirable Victorian walnut and ormolu pier cabinet, perfect for showcasing books, ceramics or collectibles within a refined drawing room, hallway or study. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 76cm (30'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 111.5cm (44'')

Shelf Depth: 23cm (9'')

Height
111.5cm (43.90")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1185281
Dealers Internal Ref
25747
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860
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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, glazed side panels, gilt-metal ormolu mounts, and a burgundy velvet-lined interior.
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Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, pier cabinets were low, narrow display pieces designed specifically to occupy the pier wall space between two tall windows. During the Victorian era, they evolved into decorative storage pieces crafted to showcase prized books, porcelain, and curio collections.

Victorian pier cabinets were typically constructed with solid timber frameworks finished in fine figured walnut, mahogany, or rosewood veneers. Additional construction elements included hand-cut glass panels, cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts, and interior fabric linings such as velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces from the mid-to-late 19th century display characteristic signs of age, including slight irregularities in the hand-cut glass, natural patination on brass mounts, and hand-chiseled mortise and tenon joinery. Veneer shrinkage cracks and age-related wear on the original interior linings also indicate genuine age.

A pier cabinet functions well positioned in a narrow hallway, framing a fireplace alcove, or situated beneath a large wall mirror. Modern styling involves curating art books, ceramics, or glass objects across the interior shelves to create a focal point without overwhelming compact spaces.

Walnut veneers require protection from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and direct heat sources to prevent fading or warping. Regular cleaning with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of a natural beeswax polish preserves the timber patination and seals the grain.
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