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Finest Quality 19th Century Victorian Antique Inlaid Walnut Corner Cabinet
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Finest Quality 19th Century Victorian Antique Inlaid Walnut Corner Cabinet

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Finest quality 19th Century Victorian antique inlaid walnut corner cabinet having a superb walnut inlaid top and frieze. The door is crossbanded with an exquisite central Sevres style porcelain plaque in an ormolu surround. It stands on a plinth base.

This is a very attractive piece in wonderful condition having been crafted to the highest standards

Height : 132 cm

Width : 89 cm

Depth : 53 cm

1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Corner Cabinet to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09655136
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Sevres-style porcelain plaque on the door: high French-revival taste from the 1850s onward.
Boxwood stringing and delicate corner scroll inlays: English mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Contrasting ebonised mouldings framing the door and frieze: fashionable mid-19th-century styling.
Warm surface patination with light handling marks across the top: gentle 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236448
Dealers Internal Reference
1218
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Description
Finest quality 19th Century Victorian antique inlaid walnut corner cabinet having a superb walnut inlaid top and frieze.
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The door is crossbanded with an exquisite central Sevres style porcelain plaque in an ormolu surround.
London City Antiques

It stands on a plinth base.

This is a very attractive piece in wonderful condition having been crafted to the highest standards

Height : 132 cm

Width : 89 cm

Depth : 53 cm

1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Corner Cabinet to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09655136
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Sevres-style porcelain plaque on the door: high French-revival taste from the 1850s onward.
Boxwood stringing and delicate corner scroll inlays: English mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Contrasting ebonised mouldings framing the door and frieze: fashionable mid-19th-century styling.
Warm surface patination with light handling marks across the top: gentle 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
132cm (51.97")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236448
Dealers Internal Ref
1218
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian dark walnut floor-standing corner cabinet featuring fine marquetry inlay and a central oval hand-painted porcelain plaque.

Finest Quality 19th Century Victorian Antique Inlaid Walnut Corner Cabinet

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A Victorian dark walnut floor-standing corner cabinet featuring fine marquetry inlay and a central oval hand-painted porcelain plaque.
Finest Quality 19th Century Victorian Antique Inlaid Walnut Corner Cabinet
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  • ObjectCorner Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Porcelain, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPorcelain plaque, Boxwood inlay, Panelled single door, Ebonised mouldings
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian floor-standing corner cabinet comes from around 1850. Constructed from walnut, porcelain, and brass, the dark brown timber displays a rich grain pattern throughout the carcass, top, and frieze. Boxwood inlay decorates the frieze corners, while ebonised mouldings frame the panelled single door, which is secured by a brass keyhole escutcheon fitted with a hanging tassel pull. A central hand-painted oval porcelain plaque in an ormolu surround adorns the front door panel. The cabinet rests directly upon a stepped plinth base finished with similar dark tones and simple linear mouldings. Overall dimensions measure 132 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Placed in a reception room, study, or hallway, this piece makes efficient use of corner space while providing enclosed storage for books, glassware, or display items on internal shelving.

FAQs

Victorian corner cabinets are space-saving storage pieces constructed during the 19th century, designed specifically to fit into the right-angle corner of a room. They frequently feature elaborate marquetry, decorative wood veneers, and ornate embellishments such as hand-painted porcelain plaques or metal mounts.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid timber frames veneered with rich figure woods such as walnut or rosewood. Intricate boxwood or brass stringing and porcelain medallions were inlaid into the doors using traditional cabinetmaking techniques.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass locks and hinges, subtle unevenness in hand-applied veneers, and natural signs of age on the unfinished rear panels. Hand-cut marquetry rather than modern machine-stamped work is another key indicator.

A Victorian corner cabinet functions as a focal point in a dining room, hallway, or living space, utilising unused corners while offering concealed storage. Pairing dark walnut with neutral wall tones creates a clear contrast that highlights the rich timber grain and detailed inlay work.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally. Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the timber veneers from shrinking or loosening the decorative inlay.
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