A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet 19th Century

Name: A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1211987
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Moulded top, Plinth base, Panelled door
SizeH 71.5 cm (28 in) x W 41.5 cm (16 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

A Victorian bedside cabinet dated around 1870 in the English Country House style, made from walnut with burr walnut veneer in a warm brown colour with a book-matched grain on the door, finished with a moulded top edge, fluted uprights, and a brass drop handle. The rectangular unit stands on a plinth base, showing a panelled door and figured side panels, while measuring 71.5 cm high, 41.5 cm wide, and 39.5 cm deep in practical terms. In a home today, this compact piece works well positioned at the end of a sofa or beside a bed, offering surface display space and concealed storage inside the cabinet.

FAQs

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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A Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinet

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