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19th Century Burr Walnut Credenza
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Burr Walnut Credenza

19th century
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A superb quality 19th Century burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza of serpentine form, having a beautifully shaped and figured burr walnut top above a frieze with ormolu moulding, decorated with floral inlaid marquetry panels, the central cupboard door below having a large oval floral marquetry panel decorated with ormolu moulding and boxwood inlay, opening to reveal two fixed shelves inside lined with a red velvet material. The central door flanked either side with shaped fronted glazed doors with ormolu moulding opening to reveal two fixed shelves inside, the columns at the front of the credenza are decorated with lovely quality ormolu mounts and further floral inlaid marquetry panels, supported on a shaped plinth decorated with ormolu mounts. This cabinet is of exceptional quality and is in fantastic condition, have a lovely warm brown walnut colour. Circa 1860.

72” x 20” x 45 1/2” high

183cms x 51cms x 116cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233853
Dealers Internal Reference
2689
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality 19th Century burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza of serpentine form, having a beautifully shaped and figured burr walnut top above a frieze with ormolu moulding, decorated with floral inlaid marquetry panels, the central cupboard door below having a large oval floral marquetry panel decorated with ormolu moulding and boxwood inlay, opening to reveal two fixed shelves inside lined with a red velvet material. The central door flanked either side with shaped fronted glazed doors with ormolu moulding opening to reveal two fixed shelves inside, the columns at the front of the credenza are decorated with lovely quality ormolu mounts and further floral inlaid marquetry panels, supported on a shaped plinth decorated with ormolu mounts.
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This cabinet is of exceptional quality and is in fantastic condition, have a lovely warm brown walnut colour.
Martlesham Antiques

Circa 1860.

72” x 20” x 45 1/2” high

183cms x 51cms x 116cms high

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233853
Dealers Internal Ref
2689
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, glazed side cabinet doors, and cast ormolu mounts.
19th Century burr walnut credenza
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A Victorian credenza is a side cabinet developed during the nineteenth century, designed primarily for drawing rooms and dining rooms to store and display decorative items. These pieces typically feature a central solid cupboard flanked by curved or straight glazed display doors, decorated with fine veneers and metal mounts.

Craftsmen constructed these cabinets using a softwood or mahogany carcase veneered with figured timbers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Intricate marquetry panels were composed of stained fruitwoods and boxwood, while decorative trim often incorporated cast brass or gilt bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic period pieces show signs of hand-construction, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original cast brass fittings, and natural shrinkage cracks or patination in the timber. The underside and backboards generally display rough-sawn timber rather than modern processed boards.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or dark backdrop to emphasize the warm grain and marquetry details. Complement the piece by placing contemporary artwork or modern ceramic vessels on the top surface, balancing period craftsmanship with clean modern elements.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood veneer from drying, fading, or lifting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding aerosol sprays and water.
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