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Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Walnut Chest 1860
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Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Walnut Chest 1860

19th century
Description

Gorgeous two door Victorian pier cabinet

Hand crafted from burr walnut and dated circa 1860

Gorgeous piece of furniture

Bought from a dealer in Petworth, West Sussex

Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

54 (137) x 15 (38) x 41.5 (105) WH

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

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SA1190295
Description
Gorgeous two door Victorian pier cabinet

Hand crafted from burr walnut and dated circa 1860

Gorgeous piece of furniture

Bought from a dealer in Petworth, West Sussex

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Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A mid-Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring two glazed doors, timber shelves, and gilt-brass ormolu mounts on the corner stiles.
fig 1. Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Walnut Chest 1860

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

54 (137) x 15 (38) x 41.5 (105) WH

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190295
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A mid-Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring two glazed doors, timber shelves, and gilt-brass ormolu mounts on the corner stiles.

Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Walnut Chest 1860

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A mid-Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring two glazed doors, timber shelves, and gilt-brass ormolu mounts on the corner stiles.
Victorian Pier Cabinet Display Walnut Chest 1860
Ref: SA1190295
A mid-Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring two glazed doors, timber shelves, and gilt-brass ormolu mounts on the corner stiles.
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A pier cabinet is a low, narrow decorative storage piece originally designed to stand against a pier wall between two windows in 19th-century interiors. During the Victorian era, these cabinets frequently featured glazed doors, fine wood veneers, and ornamental brass or ormolu mounts.

Cabinetmakers during this period typically utilised native timbers or mahogany for the internal carcass, applying a exterior veneer of figured burr walnut. Glazed doors were fitted with period float glass and trimmed with cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts.

Genuine mid-19th-century pieces display hand-cut joinery, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, and minor variations in veneer thickness. The original window glass often exhibits subtle waves or air bubbles typical of period manufacturing techniques.

A pier cabinet serves as a functional display platform in a hallway, dining room, or living space for ceramics, books, or framed art. Setting the rich timber tones against neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between historic cabinetmaking and contemporary decor.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Maintain a stable ambient humidity and position the cabinet away from direct heat sources to protect the veneer.
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