Late Victorian Walnut Bedside Cabinet 1900 - 1920

Name: Late Victorian Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212019
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut panel, Moulded gallery, Brass drop handle, Fluted moulding
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This late Victorian walnut bedside cabinet is a practical piece of English country house furniture from the year 1900. It presents a warm brown colour scheme with a rich timber finish, combining standard dark walnut surfaces with a striking burr walnut door panel. The structure stands on a plinth base with a shaped apron and incorporates vertical fluted moulding flanking the single door. Hardware details include a decorative brass drop handle set into an ornate vertical plate. The upper section features a shaped, moulded gallery back above a thumb-moulded top, while the sides display straight grain patterns. The cabinet measures 79 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. Suitable for use in a bedroom as a traditional bedside table or in a living space as a compact side cabinet, this piece offers enclosed storage behind its panelled door. The interior provides a functional compartment with a single shelf for keeping personal items or books close at hand. The combination of varied timber grains and traditional hardware gives the cabinet a classic aesthetic that suits period interiors. The visible construction reflects typical late nineteenth-century cabinet-making techniques, maintaining a sturdy and utilitarian build.

FAQs

Late Victorian bedside cabinets, often referred to as pot cupboards, typically feature single wooden doors, compact proportions, and solid hardwood construction using walnut or mahogany. Design details frequently include decorative veneer panels, turned handles or brass hardware, and low plinth bases.

Cabinetmakers during the late Victorian era predominantly utilised solid walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating decorative burr or flame veneers on central door panels. Internal framework and shelving were commonly made from secondary softwoods such as pine.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass or turned wood fittings, natural oxidation on unexposed timber, and genuine historical wear around the base and handles.

A Victorian walnut cabinet works well as a neutral accent piece alongside contemporary upholstered beds. Placing modern ceramics or sleek lighting on top creates a balanced contrast between period woodwork and clean modern lines.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year to nourish the timber. Avoid placing walnut furniture near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, and sun bleaching.

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Late Victorian Walnut Bedside Cabinet