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Large Antique Victorian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet - Breakfront Glazed Bookcase C.1890
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Large Antique Victorian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet - Breakfront Glazed Bookcase C.1890

19th century
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A superb quality large antique Victorian mahogany and satinwood inlaid display cabinet, dating to the late 19th century and crafted with exceptional attention to detail.

The cabinet is beautifully constructed in rich mahogany with contrasting satinwood inlay, featuring elegant marquetry panels, oval paterae, and finely detailed decorative banding throughout. The upper section comprises two glazed display cabinets with shaped glazing bars, flanking a central mirrored compartment, ideal for showcasing decorative objects, antiques, or collections.

Below, a pair of inlaid cupboard doors provide practical storage, while the whole piece is supported on finely turned and carved legs united by a shaped undertier shelf.

The breakfront form and architectural pediment top give the cabinet a strong presence, making it a true statement antique display cabinet or bookcase suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A fine example of Victorian craftsmanship, combining scale, elegance, and functionality.

Circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1203019
Description
A superb quality large antique Victorian mahogany and satinwood inlaid display cabinet, dating to the late 19th century and crafted with exceptional attention to detail.
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The cabinet is beautifully constructed in rich mahogany with contrasting satinwood inlay, featuring elegant marquetry panels, oval paterae, and finely detailed decorative banding throughout.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The upper section comprises two glazed display cabinets with shaped glazing bars, flanking a central mirrored compartment, ideal for showcasing decorative objects, antiques, or collections.

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs.
fig 1. Large Antique Victorian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet - Breakfront Glazed Bookcase C.1890

Below, a pair of inlaid cupboard doors provide practical storage, while the whole piece is supported on finely turned and carved legs united by a shaped undertier shelf.

The breakfront form and architectural pediment top give the cabinet a strong presence, making it a true statement antique display cabinet or bookcase suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A fine example of Victorian craftsmanship, combining scale, elegance, and functionality.

Circa 1890.

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203019
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs.

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet - Breakfront Glazed Bookcase C.1890

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs. View VI
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs.
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet - Breakfront Glazed Bookcase c.1890
Ref: SA1203019
A late Victorian mahogany breakfront display cabinet featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, glazed side doors, a central mirror, and an open lower shelf resting on turned legs.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Sheraton Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Glass, Mirror
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSatinwood marquetry, Glazed astragal doors, Breakfront profile, Turned carved legs
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This large Victorian mahogany and satinwood inlaid display cabinet dates from the late 19th century and follows a Sheraton Revival style. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber colour with contrasting pale satinwood marquetry, oval paterae, and decorative banding, complemented by a mirrored central upper compartment, glazed side doors with shaped astragal bars, a pair of enclosed lower cupboards, and an open lower undertier shelf. Structural details include architectural pediments at the top, a breakfront profile, and finely turned and carved legs with small rounded feet. Practical hardware includes small metal pulls on the cupboard doors and a hanging tassel ornament on the left display door. The overall dimensions measure 184 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this display cabinet suits placement in a living room, dining room, or hallway to provide functional storage and display space for books, decorative objects, and collections. The upper glazed sections and open lower shelf offer multiple display options, while the lower cupboards keep items neatly concealed behind inlaid wooden doors.

FAQs

Late Victorian Sheraton Revival cabinets are defined by slim proportions, refined marquetry, and lightweight elegance inspired by 18th-century designs. They frequently incorporate satinwood crossbanding, floral urn motifs, and geometric astragal glazing.

These pieces were constructed using solid mahogany framework faced with rich veneers, accented with exotic timber inlays such as satinwood, boxwood, and rosewood. Doors were typically fitted with drawn cylinder glass panels.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, smooth natural wear on unpainted timber drawers, original hand-set glass, and fine hand-cut timber veneers rather than modern printed paper overlays.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to highlight the dark mahogany and pale satinwood contrast. Use the glazed sections to curate a minimal arrangement of ceramics, glassware, or hardback books.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain and clean glass panels with a dry microfibre cloth.
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