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Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the Manner of Holland & Sons
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Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the Manner of Holland & Sons

19th century
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A high quality breakfront side cabinet/dwarf bookcase.

Mid 19th century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet in the manner of Holland & Sons.

The rounded breakfront top is made with amboyna veneers and book-matched with the same figured amboyna to the top edges. The veneers are laid on a mahogany carcass which sits above a walnut 'egg and dart' beading below a walnut bevelled moulding.

The open cabinet is fitted with adjustable shelving throughout with the rounded corner sections featuring burr walnut back boards and solid and laminated walnut shelves.

The four crisply carved decorative walnut upright supports or 'Barley Twist' columns are tightly carved and sit on a walnut plinth base. The front edged veneers to the breakfront rounded base are well figured and add to the overall quality of the piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.44cm (36.00")
Width
170.18cm (67.00")
Depth
45.72cm (18.00")
Declaration

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1217009
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11740
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Description
A high quality breakfront side cabinet/dwarf bookcase.

Mid 19th century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet in the manner of Holland & Sons.

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The rounded breakfront top is made with amboyna veneers and book-matched with the same figured amboyna to the top edges.
Freshfords Fine Antiques

The veneers are laid on a mahogany carcass which sits above a walnut 'egg and dart' beading below a walnut bevelled moulding.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet featuring open shelves, barley-twist column accents, and a curved breakfront silhouette.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the Manner of Holland & Sons

The open cabinet is fitted with adjustable shelving throughout with the rounded corner sections featuring burr walnut back boards and solid and laminated walnut shelves.

The four crisply carved decorative walnut upright supports or 'Barley Twist' columns are tightly carved and sit on a walnut plinth base. The front edged veneers to the breakfront rounded base are well figured and add to the overall quality of the piece.

Height
91.44cm (36.00")
Width
170.18cm (67.00")
Depth
45.72cm (18.00")
Date of Manufacture

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217009
Dealers Internal Ref
11740
Freshfords Fine Antiques
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Archive I A mid-19th-century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet featuring open shelves, barley-twist column accents, and a curved breakfront silhouette.

Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the Manner of Holland & Sons

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A mid-19th-century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet featuring open shelves, barley-twist column accents, and a curved breakfront silhouette.
Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the manner of Holland & Sons
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A mid-19th-century burr walnut and amboyna side cabinet featuring open shelves, barley-twist column accents, and a curved breakfront silhouette.
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Mid-19th century Victorian side cabinets often feature rich wood veneers, such as burr walnut or amboyna, alongside decorative classical motifs and open or glazed shelving. Cabinetmakers of this era prioritised craftsmanship, incorporating elements like barley-twist columns, moulding details, and break-end silhouettes.

Premium Victorian pieces typically utilised high-grade timber cuts such as burr walnut, rosewood, or amboyna veneers laid over solid oak or pine carcases. Decorative accents frequently included solid wood embellishments like turned or barley-twist columns and carved mouldings.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail construction, original pine or oak backboards, and natural age-related patina across the veneer surfaces. Examining cabinet bases for hand-planed finishes and looking for maker marks or stencils inside drawers or on rear panels also assists in verification.

Pair the warm wood tones of a Victorian cabinet with modern abstract artwork hung above or a minimal ceramic vessel on its surface. Utilising open shelves to display a curated mix of contemporary books and sculptural objects creates balance between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Protect delicate veneers by keeping the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the lustre and moisture of the wood finish.
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