0
19,814  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 70  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1220166
FOR SALE
£8,850
Email
Save
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets
London City Antiques
for sale €10,355     $11,240
£8,850
London City Antiques

London City Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques
Relevant Links
Id #SA1220166
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets

19th century
Description

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut and porcelain mounted pier cabinets

having quality burr walnut rectangular top above very attractive inlaid burr walnut and serves porcelain ormolu mounted panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior. They boast quality ornate ormolu mounts, inlaid burr walnut sides and stand on a ormolu mounted plinth base with original turned feet. Original ornate keys.

This glorious quality pair display a magnificent level of design and craftsmanship and even though not marked, were most certainly produced by one of the leading cabinet makers of this period.

H 107.5 x W 80 x D 37cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220166
Dealers Internal Reference
355C
Dealers Notes

Find our large selection at www.londoncityantiques.co.uk

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item. We are always happy to provide additional information, further photographs or videos.

At London City Antiques we specialise in fine antique furniture and decorative pieces and hold an extensive and constantly changing collection. With many years of experience in the antiques trade we take great care in accurately describing each item and ensuring it is presented and delivered to the highest standard.

We can arrange competitive UK and international shipping and work with trusted specialist couriers who regularly transport antiques worldwide. Please contact us for a shipping quotation.

All pieces shipped internationally are supplied with an official Antique Declaration for customs purposes. Antiques over 100 years old are exempt from import duty when entering the USA and generally attract a reduced rate of duty when imported from the UK into most European countries.

Buy with confidence — every piece is carefully inspected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely.

Description
Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut and porcelain mounted pier cabinets
“
having quality burr walnut rectangular top above very attractive inlaid burr walnut and serves porcelain ormolu mounted panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior.
London City Antiques

They boast quality ornate ormolu mounts, inlaid burr walnut sides and stand on a ormolu mounted plinth base with original turned feet. Original ornate keys.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets

This glorious quality pair display a magnificent level of design and craftsmanship and even though not marked, were most certainly produced by one of the leading cabinet makers of this period.

H 107.5 x W 80 x D 37cm

Date 1860

Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220166
Dealers Internal Ref
355C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts.
1 / 23
Archive I A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts.

Outstanding Quality Pair Of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets

Archive II A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View IX
Archive X A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View X
Archive XI A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XI
Archive XII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XVII
Archive XVIII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XVIII
Archive XIX A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XIX
Archive XX A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XX
Archive XXI A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XXI
Archive XXII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XXII
Archive XXIII A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts. View XXIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
London City Antiques

London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
Location
The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 1,299
Items Sold 4,568
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified
Jun 2020
For Sale
1,299
Sold
4,568
A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts.
Outstanding Quality Pair Of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets
Ref: SA1220166
A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid stringing, central oval porcelain plaques, and gilt-bronze mounts.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Detail View 15
Detail View 16
Detail View 17
Detail View 18
Detail View 19
Detail View 20
Detail View 21
Detail View 22
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A pier cabinet is a narrow, decorative storage piece traditionally designed to stand against the wall between two windows, known as the pier space. Popularised in the 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era, these cabinets often feature wood veneers, marquetry inlay, and gilt-bronze mounts.

Victorian craftsmen frequently utilised burr walnut veneers, boxwood or brass stringing, and cast gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts. Examples from this era also incorporate hand-painted porcelain plaques inspired by French Sevres designs.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber carcases behind veneered surfaces, and natural oxidisation on metals and wood finishes. Examining screw heads, back panels, and original locks often confirms mid-to-late Victorian manufacture.

Pairing twin cabinets symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, doorway, or focal wall creates structured balance in contemporary rooms. Placing decorative table lamps or contemporary ceramic vessels atop the flat surfaces bridges classic and modern aesthetics.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain to preserve moisture. Clean porcelain mounts gently with a dry soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or excess water that could loosen adhesives or mark surrounding timber.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories