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Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet
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Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

A handsome antique Victorian mahogany side / display cabinet distinguished by its fine inlay and elegant proportions.

The well-figured top with moulded edge is crossbanded and finished with satinwood stringing echoing the line-inlaid frieze below. Twin panelled cupboard doors are framed with contrasting boxwood/satinwood stringing and inlaid corner spandrels opening to a practical storage interior. Slender inlaid pilasters flank the doors, and the whole stands on a tidy plinth base, the enriched inlay providing a refined contrast to the warm mahogany.

A versatile and decorative piece that carries the restrained luxury of mid-Victorian cabinetmaking—ideal as a hall console, dining side cabinet, or living-room storage.

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with a rich, even colour; inlay crisp and well preserved.

Dimensions:

Height: 107.5 cm (42.3 in)

Width: 97 cm (38.1 in)

Depth: 47.5 cm (18.7 in)

Circa: 1860

Origin: England

Materials: Mahogany with satinwood/boxwood inlay

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09526385
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Burr walnut veneers with boxwood foliate marquetry: high Victorian styling that fixes the date.
Rope-twist brass beading on the frieze: decorative metalwork common in the 1860s.
Carved architectural corbels at the corners: classical detailing favoured in mid-century show pieces.
Turned flattened bun feet: low supports common to Victorian pier cabinets.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218055
Dealers Internal Reference
2912
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Description
A handsome antique Victorian mahogany side / display cabinet distinguished by its fine inlay and elegant proportions.
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The well-figured top with moulded edge is crossbanded and finished with satinwood stringing echoing the line-inlaid frieze below.
London City Antiques

Twin panelled cupboard doors are framed with contrasting boxwood/satinwood stringing and inlaid corner spandrels opening to a practical storage interior. Slender inlaid pilasters flank the doors, and the whole stands on a tidy plinth base, the enriched inlay providing a refined contrast to the warm mahogany.

fig 1. Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents.
fig 1. Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet

A versatile and decorative piece that carries the restrained luxury of mid-Victorian cabinetmaking—ideal as a hall console, dining side cabinet, or living-room storage.

Condition:

Excellent antique condition with a rich, even colour; inlay crisp and well preserved.

Dimensions:

Height: 107.5 cm (42.3 in)

Width: 97 cm (38.1 in)

Depth: 47.5 cm (18.7 in)

Circa: 1860

Origin: England

Materials: Mahogany with satinwood/boxwood inlay

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09526385
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Burr walnut veneers with boxwood foliate marquetry: high Victorian styling that fixes the date.
Rope-twist brass beading on the frieze: decorative metalwork common in the 1860s.
Carved architectural corbels at the corners: classical detailing favoured in mid-century show pieces.
Turned flattened bun feet: low supports common to Victorian pier cabinets.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
47.5cm (18.70")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218055
Dealers Internal Ref
2912
London City Antiques
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Archive I Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents.

Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet

Archive II Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents. View II
Archive III Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents. View III
Archive IV Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents. View IV
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Mid-19th century mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glass-glazed door, marquetry inlay on the frieze and stiles, and carved accents.
Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Velvet, Boxwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood marquetry inlay, Carved acanthus corbels, Glazed single door, Plinth base
  • SizeH 107.5 cm (42 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 47.5 cm (19 in)

This Victorian side cabinet dates from 1860 and takes the form of a display piece constructed from mahogany with boxwood inlay, glass, and velvet. The warm brown timber features a polished finish, complemented by a single glazed door, a red velvet-lined interior base, carved acanthus corbels at the upper corners, turned feet, and crisp marquetry decorations on the frieze and stiles. Measuring 107.5 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 47.5 cm deep, it provides compact storage capacity. Practical for everyday use in a modern home, this piece suits placement as a hall console, a dining room side cabinet, or a living room storage unit. The glass front protects displayed items while keeping them visible, and the modest footprint allows placement in hallways or reception rooms without dominating the floor space. The clean lines and traditional proportions suit period interiors and mixed-style domestic settings alike.

FAQs

Typically produced during the mid-to-late Victorian era, pier cabinets are low, glazed display cupboards designed with decorative inlay, carved accents, and glass doors originally intended to sit beneath large wall mirrors or between window piers.

Cabinetmakers commonly utilized dense mahogany or walnut veneers decorated with delicate boxwood or floral marquetry inlay, fitted with glass panelling and cloth-lined interior bases.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, period glass with slight visual wave or imperfections, natural patina on metal escutcheons, and hand-carved detailing along the side stiles or pilasters.

Position the cabinet as a functional focal point in an entryway, alcove, or dining room, using the internal glass shelving to curate contemporary ceramics, glassware, or art books alongside soft ambient lighting.

Dust the wood surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, apply a thin coat of high-quality beeswax annually along the wood grain, and keep the piece positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer movement.
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