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Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880
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for sale €7,605     $8,255
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Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

19th century
Description

An exceptional late-19th-century Victorian bedroom suite, comprising six coordinated pieces and displaying an extraordinarily complete decorative scheme throughout.

The suite includes a monumental canopy bed, triple wardrobe, marble-topped washstand, mirrored dressing table, bedside pot cupboard and freestanding towel rail. Each piece is constructed in richly toned ebonised wood and decorated with fine contrasting inlay, geometric linework, classical urn motifs, delicate floral ornament and architectural spindle galleries.

The imposing wardrobe is centred by a full-length mirrored door and flanked by two inlaid cupboard sections, providing generous storage while retaining remarkable visual balance. The dressing table offers extensive drawer space beneath a tall central mirror, complemented by elevated side drawers and smaller mirror plates.

Particularly striking is the marble-topped washstand, fitted with three drawers, twin cupboards and a decorative tiled gallery featuring colourful botanical designs. The towering bed creates the greatest impact, with an architectural canopy, pleated peach-coloured drapery, upholstered headboard and richly inlaid footboard.

Complete Victorian bedroom suites of this scale are increasingly difficult to source. Their decorative unity, practical function and rarity make them highly desirable for collectors, period properties, boutique hotels and distinctive interior projects. Offered together, the suite represents a genuine opportunity to acquire an entire historic room setting rather than a collection of unrelated pieces.

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Pieces included: Bed, wardrobe, dressing table, washstand, pot cupboard and towel rail

Measurements

Wardrobe: H 217 × W 203 × D 58 cm

Dressing table: H 180 × W 153 × D 58 cm

Washstand: H 112 × W 145 × D 58 cm

Pot cupboard: H 87 × W 43 × D 38 cm

Bed: H 285 × W 172 cm

Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Ebonised Bedroom Suite to the 19th Century.

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SA1227760
Description
An exceptional late-19th-century Victorian bedroom suite, comprising six coordinated pieces and displaying an extraordinarily complete decorative scheme throughout.
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The suite includes a monumental canopy bed, triple wardrobe, marble-topped washstand, mirrored dressing table, bedside pot cupboard and freestanding towel rail.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Each piece is constructed in richly toned ebonised wood and decorated with fine contrasting inlay, geometric linework, classical urn motifs, delicate floral ornament and architectural spindle galleries.

fig 1. A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

The imposing wardrobe is centred by a full-length mirrored door and flanked by two inlaid cupboard sections, providing generous storage while retaining remarkable visual balance. The dressing table offers extensive drawer space beneath a tall central mirror, complemented by elevated side drawers and smaller mirror plates.

fig 2. A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

Particularly striking is the marble-topped washstand, fitted with three drawers, twin cupboards and a decorative tiled gallery featuring colourful botanical designs. The towering bed creates the greatest impact, with an architectural canopy, pleated peach-coloured drapery, upholstered headboard and richly inlaid footboard.

fig 3. A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

Complete Victorian bedroom suites of this scale are increasingly difficult to source. Their decorative unity, practical function and rarity make them highly desirable for collectors, period properties, boutique hotels and distinctive interior projects. Offered together, the suite represents a genuine opportunity to acquire an entire historic room setting rather than a collection of unrelated pieces.

fig 4. A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Pieces included: Bed, wardrobe, dressing table, washstand, pot cupboard and towel rail

Measurements

Wardrobe: H 217 × W 203 × D 58 cm

Dressing table: H 180 × W 153 × D 58 cm

Washstand: H 112 × W 145 × D 58 cm

Pot cupboard: H 87 × W 43 × D 38 cm

Bed: H 285 × W 172 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Ebonised Bedroom Suite to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227760
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.

Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-piece Bedroom Suite C.1880

Archive II A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View II
Archive III A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View III
Archive IV A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View IV
Archive V A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View V
Archive VI A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View VI
Archive VII A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View VII
Archive VIII A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View VIII
Archive IX A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View IX
Archive X A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View X
Archive XI A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View XI
Archive XII A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View XII
Archive XIII A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View XIII
Archive XIV A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View XIV
Archive XV A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail. View XV
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 950
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Six-Piece Bedroom Suite c.1880
Ref: SA1227760
A six-piece late Victorian ebonised bedroom suite featuring bone inlay, comprising a half-tester bed, mirror wardrobe, dressing table, marble-top washstand, nightstand, and towel rail.
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  • ObjectBedroom Suites
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Bone Inlay, Marble, Ceramic Tiles
  • ColourBlack and White
  • MotifsBone inlay urns, ceramic tiled splashback, half-tester canopy, turned spindles

This nineteenth-century Victorian Aesthetic Movement bedroom suite comprises a half-tester bed, a triple wardrobe with a central mirrored door, a mirrored dressing table, a marble-topped washstand, a bedside pot cupboard, and a freestanding towel rail. The pieces are constructed from ebonised wood finished in black with white bone inlay, contrasting geometric linework, classical urn motifs, floral ornament, and architectural spindle galleries. The washstand includes a low gallery with colourful botanical ceramic tiles, and the bed features pleated peach-coloured drapery alongside an upholstered headboard. The wardrobe measures 217 cm high by 203 cm wide and 58 cm deep, while the dressing table stands 180 cm high by 153 cm wide and 58 cm deep. The suite provides a coordinated historic decorative scheme suitable for placement within a period bedroom setting, a large guest room, or a heritage interior project. The washstand measures 112 cm high by 145 cm wide and 58 cm deep, the pot cupboard stands 87 cm high by 43 cm wide and 38 cm deep, and the bed measures 285 cm high by 172 cm wide. Each item functions within a domestic bedroom layout to offer storage, sleeping, and dressing facilities consistent with late-Victorian design practices.

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Victorian ebonised furniture became popular in the late 19th century, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and East Asian design accents. These pieces feature timber stained black to resemble ebony, often embellished with bone, ivory, or contrasting wood inlays depicting classical urns and geometric motifs.

Suites from this era were constructed using hardwoods like ash or walnut, finished with a dark ebonised lacquer. Complementary materials included original mirror plate glass, white marble tops, decorative ceramic splashback tiles, and metal castors.

Authentic period items showcase hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, and natural wear to the dark ebonised surface. Inspecting drawer linings and back panels reveals characteristic Victorian construction techniques and period timber conversion marks.

The dark silhouette of ebonised furniture creates contrast against neutral walls and soft linen bedding. Combining structured late 19th-century furniture with modern lighting and simple architectural details creates a balanced interior arrangement.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to protect the dark finish and delicate inlays. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excessive moisture, especially near marble and tile surfaces, and maintain consistent indoor humidity.
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