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Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet C.1890
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet C.1890

19th century
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A magnificent late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet, dating to circa 1890, showcasing elegant proportions, superb craftsmanship, and beautifully executed decorative inlay throughout.

Constructed from richly figured solid mahogany and fine mahogany veneers, this impressive two-piece cabinet epitomises the refined furniture produced during the late Victorian period. The architectural upper section is crowned by a graceful broken swan-neck style pediment centred with a carved shell motif, while delicate inlaid decoration adorns the pediment, friezes, doors, and lower cupboard, providing exceptional visual interest from every angle.

The striking central bevelled mirror is framed within an elegant shaped surround, flanked by beautifully inlaid panels and supported above an attractive arrangement of glazed display compartments. The spacious serving surface below makes the piece equally practical as a dining room sideboard or statement display cabinet.

The lower section offers generous storage behind glazed side cupboards and a large central cupboard, ideal for china, glassware, silver, or household items. Elegant turned supports, finely detailed mouldings, and slender tapered legs complete the refined silhouette, making this a superb example of high-quality Victorian cabinet making.

With its combination of practicality, craftsmanship, and timeless design, this exceptional chiffonier would make an outstanding focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Fine Victorian cabinets of this quality continue to enjoy strong demand amongst collectors and interior designers, making this not only a beautiful furnishing but also an increasingly desirable long-term investment.

Presented in very good antique condition with a rich, warm mahogany colour and attractive patina developed over well in excess of a century.

Dimensions

Height: 238cm

Width: 153cm

Depth: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier to the 19th Century.

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SA1221508
Description
A magnificent late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet, dating to circa 1890, showcasing elegant proportions, superb craftsmanship, and beautifully executed decorative inlay throughout.
Constructed from richly figured solid mahogany and fine mahogany veneers, this impressive two-piece cabinet epitomises the refined furniture produced during the late Victorian period.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The architectural upper section is crowned by a graceful broken swan-neck style pediment centred with a carved shell motif, while delicate inlaid decoration adorns the pediment, friezes, doors, and lower cupboard, providing exceptional visual interest from every angle.

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet C.1890

The striking central bevelled mirror is framed within an elegant shaped surround, flanked by beautifully inlaid panels and supported above an attractive arrangement of glazed display compartments. The spacious serving surface below makes the piece equally practical as a dining room sideboard or statement display cabinet.

fig 2. A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet C.1890

The lower section offers generous storage behind glazed side cupboards and a large central cupboard, ideal for china, glassware, silver, or household items. Elegant turned supports, finely detailed mouldings, and slender tapered legs complete the refined silhouette, making this a superb example of high-quality Victorian cabinet making.

fig 3. A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet C.1890

With its combination of practicality, craftsmanship, and timeless design, this exceptional chiffonier would make an outstanding focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Fine Victorian cabinets of this quality continue to enjoy strong demand amongst collectors and interior designers, making this not only a beautiful furnishing but also an increasingly desirable long-term investment.

Presented in very good antique condition with a rich, warm mahogany colour and attractive patina developed over well in excess of a century.

Dimensions

Height: 238cm

Width: 153cm

Depth: 45cm

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221508
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet c.1890

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View II
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Archive IV A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View VII
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Archive XII A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest. View XII
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 156
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet c.1890
Ref: SA1221508
A late Victorian mahogany chiffonier cabinet featuring floral marquetry inlay, glass cupboard doors, open lower shelving, and an upper oval mirror back with a carved shell crest.
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A Victorian chiffonier is a piece of storage furniture originating in the nineteenth century, designed as a refined alternative to a full-sized sideboard, typically featuring lower cupboards, open shelves, and a raised mirrored superstructure.

Late nineteenth-century cabinetmakers used solid mahogany or walnut frameworks with fine veneers, constructing drawers using dovetail joints and embedding intricate marquetry inlays using woods such as satinwood and boxwood.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut marquetry, period-appropriate brass fittings, secondary timbers like oak or pine in interior drawer lining, and original glass mirrors displaying subtle age oxidisation.

A mahogany chiffonier functions as a focal storage piece in a dining room or hall, balanced against modern architectural elements or paired with contemporary monochrome ceramics to complement its woodwork.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid veneer cracking, dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain timber hydration.
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