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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Cabinet by Garnett & Sons C.1890
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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Cabinet by Garnett & Sons C.1890

19th century
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Description

An aesthetic movement ebonised cabinet by Garnett & Sons, Warrington, dating to circa 1890. Of compact proportions, the piece features a mirrored back above a projecting shelf supported by turned uprights. The lower section incorporates a central cupboard with applied brass hinges and decorative roundels, flanked by open arched compartments with shelves. Gilt line detailing highlights the mouldings and panels, contrasting with the deep ebonised finish. Raised on turned feet, the cabinet reflects late 19th-century English design influenced by Japanese forms and restrained ornament.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Ebonised Side Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206897
Dealers Internal Reference
48874
Description
An aesthetic movement ebonised cabinet by Garnett & Sons, Warrington, dating to circa 1890.
Of compact proportions, the piece features a mirrored back above a projecting shelf supported by turned uprights.
The Old Cinema

The lower section incorporates a central cupboard with applied brass hinges and decorative roundels, flanked by open arched compartments with shelves. Gilt line detailing highlights the mouldings and panels, contrasting with the deep ebonised finish. Raised on turned feet, the cabinet reflects late 19th-century English design influenced by Japanese forms and restrained ornament.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Ebonised Side Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206897
Dealers Internal Ref
48874
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An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs.
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Archive I An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs.

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Cabinet by Garnett & Sons c.1890

Archive II An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs. View II
Archive III An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs. View III
Archive IV An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs. View IV
Archive V An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs. View V
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs.
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Cabinet by Garnett & Sons c.1890
Ref: SA1206897
An ebonised black wood cabinet featuring gilded highlights, a mirrored top tier, open side alcoves with turned spindles, and a central cupboard door with carved circular motifs.
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Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement furniture features art for arts sake design principles, frequently incorporating ebonised wood finishes, Anglo-Japanese influences, geometric panel decorative motifs, and gilded highlights.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or mahogany stained black to imitate ebony, paired with brass fittings, bevelled mirror glass, and hand-applied gilded detail.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related wear where the dark stain thins to reveal underlying timber grain, period-correct joinery, cast brass hardware, bevelled glass, and occasionally stamped maker hallmarks on drawer edges or backboards.

An ebonised cabinet acts as a strong visual anchor against light neutral backdrops, contrasting well with warm metallic accents, botanical arrangements, or modern art in minimalist and eclectic interior schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical sprays or water. Apply a thin coat of high-grade dark beeswax clear polish sparingly to protect the stained surface and original gilding.
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