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A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet
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A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet

19th century
Description

A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a panelled door flanked by fluted uprights, the sides also veneered in highly figured walnut, on plinth base

Circa 1870

Height 28 ¼ inches /71.5 cm

Width 16 ¼ inches /41.5 cm

Depth 15 ½ inches /39.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211987
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Description
A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a panelled door flanked by fluted uprights, the sides also veneered in highly figured walnut, on plinth base

Circa 1870

Height 28 ¼ inches /71.5 cm

Width 16 ¼ inches /41.5 cm

Depth 15 ½ inches /39.5 cm

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211987
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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Mark Davis Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut bedside cabinet with a single panelled door, book-matched grain, a moulded top edge, plinth base, and a small brass drop handle.
A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Ref: SA1211987
A Victorian burr walnut bedside cabinet with a single panelled door, book-matched grain, a moulded top edge, plinth base, and a small brass drop handle.
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A Victorian pot cupboard, also termed a bedside cabinet, is a compact single-door storage cupboard originally designed in the 19th century to store chamber pots beside the bed. Over time, these pieces evolved into standard bedroom nightstands and occasional side cabinets.

Victorian cabinetmakers primarily used solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often applying decorative burr walnut or rosewood veneers to the exterior surfaces. Construction methods typically featured hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backboards, and moulded plinth bases.

Authentic pieces feature natural variations in the wood grain, book-matched veneer work, and hand-cut joinery inside drawer or cabinet frame construction. Original hardware often includes turn-latches or small brass drop handles, and signs of slight age-related shrinkage along panel joints may be present.

Beyond functioning as a bedroom nightstand, these compact cabinets serve as elegant end tables beside a sofa or accent cupboards in living spaces. The rich figure of burr walnut pairs well with neutral walls and contemporary textiles to add warmth and historical contrast.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the woods lustre. Avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent veneer drying or bleaching.
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