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Victorian Pier Cabinet
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Victorian Pier Cabinet

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A fine quality Victorian inlaid amboyna, ebonized and gilt metal pier cabinet .

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09606500
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Curved glass side panels: specialised glazing techniques from the later nineteenth century.
Cast brass Corinthian column capitals: classical mounts fashionable in 1870s Anglo-French furniture.
Engraved marquetry foliate panels: detailed decorative inlay work set into amboyna veneer.
Beaded brass banding outlining the frame: original metallic trim across the edges.
Mellowed finish and fine surface marks on top: natural age from domestic use.

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
100cm (39.37")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229500
Dealers Internal Reference
21734
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Description
A fine quality Victorian inlaid amboyna, ebonized and gilt metal pier cabinet .
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09606500
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Curved glass side panels: specialised glazing techniques from the later nineteenth century.
Cast brass Corinthian column capitals: classical mounts fashionable in 1870s Anglo-French furniture.
Engraved marquetry foliate panels: detailed decorative inlay work set into amboyna veneer.
Beaded brass banding outlining the frame: original metallic trim across the edges.
Mellowed finish and fine surface marks on top: natural age from domestic use.

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
100cm (39.37")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229500
Dealers Internal Ref
21734
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet with ebonised borders, floral marquetry inlays, gilt ormolu mounts, and a single glass door opening to a blue velvet-lined interior.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet with ebonised borders, floral marquetry inlays, gilt ormolu mounts, and a single glass door opening to a blue velvet-lined interior.

Victorian Pier Cabinet

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet with ebonised borders, floral marquetry inlays, gilt ormolu mounts, and a single glass door opening to a blue velvet-lined interior. View II
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Hampshire
RG27 8NY
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A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet with ebonised borders, floral marquetry inlays, gilt ormolu mounts, and a single glass door opening to a blue velvet-lined interior.
Victorian pier cabinet
Ref: SA1229500
A Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet with ebonised borders, floral marquetry inlays, gilt ormolu mounts, and a single glass door opening to a blue velvet-lined interior.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Ebonised Wood, Glass, Ormolu, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Ebonised borders, Gilt ormolu mounts, Arched glazed door
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian pier cabinet displays a warm brown burr walnut and amboyna veneer combined with dark ebonised borders and gilded ormolu mounts. The upper section and arched glazed door incorporate delicate floral marquetry inlay, accented by decorative corner motifs and slender turned columns flanking the opening. Inside, the shelving space features a vibrant blue velvet lining visible through the glass door, while the base sits on small bracket feet with moulded framing. The cabinet measures 100 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, offering compact display space. Placed in a living room, study, or hallway, this piece functions as a decorative display cabinet for small collectibles, ceramics, or books. The glass door protects items from dust while allowing full visibility of the interior, and the flat top surface provides additional space for ornaments or lighting in a traditional or period interior.

FAQs

Originally designed to sit between large windows on the solid wall space known as a pier, a Victorian pier cabinet is a low, narrow display cabinet or bookcase. Typically featuring glazed doors, decorative wood veneers, and marquetry inlays, these cabinets were used in 19th-century homes for displaying books and collectibles.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from hardwood timbers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or ebonised wood. They frequently incorporate detailed marquetry or parquetry inlays, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, clear glass door panels, and velvet or silk linings on internal shelves.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail construction, original glass panels displaying minor imperfections or wavy distortion, and hand-chased brass or bronze hardware. Examining the rear timber boards often reveals hand-sawn tool marks and natural wood shrinkage consistent with historical construction methods.

A Victorian pier cabinet serves as an accent piece in hallways, living rooms, or home offices without occupying excessive floor space. Displaying modern ceramics, framed artwork, or contemporary lighting on top creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern decor.

To preserve the timber finish, place the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to protect the wood.
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