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Super Quality Antique Walnut Pier Cabinet
Tom Scott Antiques
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Super Quality Antique Walnut Pier Cabinet

19th century
Description

This really is a super quality late 19th century English figured walnut and mahogany glazed pier cabinet or bookcase, circa 1880.

It will work very well as a drinks cabinet, bookcase or as originally intended, a display cabinet. The internal shelf depth is 26cm.

Wonderful rich colour to the figured walnut and mahogany, also to finish you will see some subtle boxwood marquetry inlays and a band of brass just above the door.

Working lock and key, also the interior has been re lined with a neutral baize.

Very smart and very decorative piece of furniture.

Measurements:

48 inches or 122 cm high

32 1/2 inches or 82.5 cm wide.

14 1/2 inches or 37 cm external depth

10 1/4 inches or 26 cm internal shelf depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1230601
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description
This really is a super quality late 19th century English figured walnut and mahogany glazed pier cabinet or bookcase, circa 1880.

It will work very well as a drinks cabinet, bookcase or as originally intended, a display cabinet. The internal shelf depth is 26cm.

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Wonderful rich colour to the figured walnut and mahogany, also to finish you will see some subtle boxwood marquetry inlays and a band of brass just above the door.
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior.
fig 1. Super Quality Antique Walnut Pier Cabinet

Working lock and key, also the interior has been re lined with a neutral baize.

Very smart and very decorative piece of furniture.

Measurements:

48 inches or 122 cm high

32 1/2 inches or 82.5 cm wide.

14 1/2 inches or 37 cm external depth

10 1/4 inches or 26 cm internal shelf depth

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230601
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
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Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior.
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Archive I Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior.

Super Quality Antique Walnut Pier Cabinet

Archive II Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View II
Archive III Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View III
Archive IV Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View IV
Archive V Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View V
Archive VI Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View VI
Archive VII Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior. View VII
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Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior.
Super quality antique walnut pier cabinet
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Victorian walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, floral marquetry inlay on the frieze, brass rim trim, and a three-tier fabric-lined interior.
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A pier cabinet is a narrow, low display cabinet originally designed to sit against the wall pier between two windows. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were used to display books, porcelain, and collected objects in formal reception rooms.

Victorian pier cabinets were typically constructed with solid timber frames faced with decorative wood veneers such as burr walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. They frequently feature cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts, glazed door panels, marquetry inlay, and fabric-lined interior shelving.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, original blown or drawn glass pane with subtle surface variations, and genuine floral or geometric marquetry inlays. Inspect the back for hand-sawn timber panels and check for natural age-related patination around brass fittings.

Position a pier cabinet in a hallway, alcove, or living room to add historical texture and character. Arrange the glass-fronted shelves with ceramics, art volumes, or sculptured items, and anchor the top surface with a table lamp or framed artwork hung directly above.

Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity changes to prevent veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing in the direction of the grain.
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