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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany mirror back sideboard having an outstanding quality carved grape vine and leaf mahogany framed mirror back above a figured mahogany inverted breakfront top, three cushion frieze drawers and further central carved mahogany cutlery drawer flanked by two carved figured mahogany doors opening to reveal sliding trays and standing on a plinth base.

A grand piece displaying first class quality throughout, the standard of the carving being magnificent and the colour outstanding.

Dimensions:

Height to mirror top 180 cm (70.87 in)

Height to top 99 cm (38.98 in)

Width 152 cm (59.84 in)

Depth 65.5 cm (25.78 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Mirror Sideboard to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09658825
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Undercut carving of grapes and foliage: mid-Victorian naturalistic decoration.
Recessed brass flush handle on the inner cellarette: mid-nineteenth-century cabinet fitting.
Cushion-moulded frieze across an inverted breakfront: dining furniture design from the 1850s.
Punched-dot ground behind the scrolling timber: traditional hand-carver's bench technique.

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
180cm (70.87")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236975
Dealers Internal Reference
2855
Dealers Notes

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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany mirror back sideboard having an outstanding quality carved grape vine and leaf mahogany framed mirror back above a figured mahogany inverted breakfront top, three cushion frieze drawers and further central carved mahogany cutlery drawer flanked by two carved figured mahogany doors opening to reveal sliding trays and standing on a plinth base.
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A grand piece displaying first class quality throughout, the standard of the carving being magnificent and the colour outstanding.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height to mirror top 180 cm (70.87 in)

Height to top 99 cm (38.98 in)

Width 152 cm (59.84 in)

Depth 65.5 cm (25.78 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Mirror Sideboard to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09658825
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Undercut carving of grapes and foliage: mid-Victorian naturalistic decoration.
Recessed brass flush handle on the inner cellarette: mid-nineteenth-century cabinet fitting.
Cushion-moulded frieze across an inverted breakfront: dining furniture design from the 1850s.
Punched-dot ground behind the scrolling timber: traditional hand-carver's bench technique.

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
180cm (70.87")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236975
Dealers Internal Ref
2855
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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An antique Victorian carved mahogany sideboard featuring twin pedestal bases with carved scroll mouldings and a large arched mirror-backed top frame.
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Archive I An antique Victorian carved mahogany sideboard featuring twin pedestal bases with carved scroll mouldings and a large arched mirror-backed top frame.

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Ipswich
Suffolk
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An antique Victorian carved mahogany sideboard featuring twin pedestal bases with carved scroll mouldings and a large arched mirror-backed top frame.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard
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  • ObjectSideboards & Dressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved fruit motifs, Flame mahogany veneers, Scrollwork carvings, Arched mirror frame
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 65.5 cm (26 in)

This Victorian sideboard from 1850 is made from mahogany in a warm brown colour with flame mahogany veneers and glass. The construction includes a large arched mirror frame with carved grape vine and leaf motifs, an inverted breakfront top, three cushion frieze drawers, a central carved mahogany cutlery drawer flanked by two carved doors that open to reveal sliding trays, all standing on a plinth base with scrollwork carvings. The finish displays a polished timber sheen with visible grain patterns and deep brown tones throughout the carved panels and mouldings. Measuring 180 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 65.5 cm deep, this substantial piece suits a large dining room or a grand hallway as a statement storage unit and display surface. It functions practically for organising tableware, linens, or cutlery while providing a decorative surface for lamps or decorative objects beneath the large mirror back.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th century, Victorian mirror-back sideboards are substantial dining room storage pieces featuring a lower wooden cabinet or pedestal base topped by a large framed mirror with ornate carvings.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with decorative flame mahogany veneers, hand-carved fruit or foliage mouldings, and dovetail joint construction in the drawers.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, original silvered or mercury glass mirrors showing slight foxing, solid timber drawer linings, and natural wear or patination on original brassware.

Position the sideboard as a focal point in a dining hall, entrance foyer, or grand living area, balancing its heavy visual weight with minimalist table lamps, modern artwork, or clean neutral walls.

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain, and avoid direct exposure to heat sources or prolonged sunlight.
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