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Early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier by Holland & Sons
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Early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier by Holland & Sons

19th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A Highly Desirable Holland & Sons early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier.

The raised back has an inset foxed mirror and decorative turned spindle supports with Acanthus leaf design to the top and bottom..

The cabernet doors have Original Diamond brass grilles with rose joints over the pleated silk panels. Retaining the original lock and key.

The stamped 19 Marylebone Street. ST James's, London address to the inside of the door narrows down the date to between 1843 and 1854.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206578
Dealers Internal Reference
1946
Description
A Highly Desirable Holland & Sons early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier.
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The raised back has an inset foxed mirror and decorative turned spindle supports with Acanthus leaf design to the top and bottom.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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fig 1. An early Victorian rosewood chiffonier featuring a mirrored back superstructure above two brass lattice grille cupboard doors lined with pleated fabric.
fig 1. Early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier by Holland & Sons

The cabernet doors have Original Diamond brass grilles with rose joints over the pleated silk panels. Retaining the original lock and key.

The stamped 19 Marylebone Street. ST James's, London address to the inside of the door narrows down the date to between 1843 and 1854.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206578
Dealers Internal Ref
1946
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An early Victorian rosewood chiffonier featuring a mirrored back superstructure above two brass lattice grille cupboard doors lined with pleated fabric.
Early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier by Holland & Sons
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An early Victorian rosewood chiffonier featuring a mirrored back superstructure above two brass lattice grille cupboard doors lined with pleated fabric.
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  • ObjectChiffoniers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Glass, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass wire lattice, Pleated fabric lining, Mirrored superstructure, Turned columns
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This early Victorian rosewood chiffonier by Holland & Sons combines a mirrored superstructure with a lower cabinet base. The dark brown rosewood timber has a rich grain, paired with a foxed mirror, a brass wire lattice in a diamond pattern with rose joints, and a pleated silk fabric lining in a pale green-gold shade behind the grille doors. Architectural details include decorative turned columns with acanthus leaf carving at the top and bottom, egg-and-dart moulding beneath the top surface, beaded wooden borders, and a stamped address mark to the inside of the door. The cabinet measures 128 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. Position this formal storage piece in a dining room, hallway, or living room to display decorative objects on the upper mirror shelf while storing tableware or books behind the locked lower cabinet doors. The proportions suit traditional interior schemes, adding period character and functional surface space to an English country house or historic home setting.

A chiffonier is a compact storage cabinet or small sideboard that became popular in the early nineteenth century. Characterised by cupboard doors below and often featuring an elevated mirror or display shelf above, it was designed to hold household items while providing a surface for display.

Victorian chiffoniers were typically constructed from rich hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Secondary woods like pine or oak were used for drawer linings, while cabinet doors often incorporated mirror plates, pleated silk panels, or brass wire grilles.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks, and hand-veneered rosewood with natural grain variations. Cabinetmakers of the era, such as Holland & Sons, often stamped or labelled the top edge of drawers or interior frames.

A Victorian chiffonier functions effectively as a hallway console, a dining room sideboard, or a living room drinks cabinet. Combining dark timber with contemporary ceramic table lamps or abstract framed artwork creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Keep rosewood furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying or fading. Dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the natural patina and timber moisture.
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