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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets
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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets

19th century
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Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut and porcelain mounted pier cabinets

having quality burr walnut rectangular top above very attractive inlaid burr walnut and serves porcelain ormolu mounted panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior. They boast quality ornate ormolu mounts, inlaid burr walnut sides and stand on a ormolu mounted plinth base with original turned feet. Original ornate keys.

This glorious quality pair display a magnificent level of design and craftsmanship and even though not marked, were most certainly produced by one of the leading cabinet makers of this period.

H 107.5 x W 80 x D 37cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Burr Walnut Pier Cabinets to the 1860s.

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SA1237367
Dealers Internal Reference
355c
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Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut and porcelain mounted pier cabinets
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having quality burr walnut rectangular top above very attractive inlaid burr walnut and serves porcelain ormolu mounted panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior.
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They boast quality ornate ormolu mounts, inlaid burr walnut sides and stand on a ormolu mounted plinth base with original turned feet. Original ornate keys.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid wood borders, gilt-bronze mounts, and central oval painted porcelain plaques.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets

This glorious quality pair display a magnificent level of design and craftsmanship and even though not marked, were most certainly produced by one of the leading cabinet makers of this period.

H 107.5 x W 80 x D 37cm

Date 1860

Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Burr Walnut Pier Cabinets to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237367
Dealers Internal Ref
355c
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid wood borders, gilt-bronze mounts, and central oval painted porcelain plaques.

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A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid wood borders, gilt-bronze mounts, and central oval painted porcelain plaques.
Outstanding Quality Pair Of Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Porcelain Mounted Pier Cabinets
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A pair of Victorian burr walnut pier cabinets featuring inlaid wood borders, gilt-bronze mounts, and central oval painted porcelain plaques.
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  • ObjectPier Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Porcelain, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Porcelain medallion, Ormolu mounts, Inlaid marquetry
  • SizeH 107.5 cm (42 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of Victorian pier cabinets dates from 1860 in the Victorian style. Each cabinet comprises a rectangular top above a panelled door that opens to reveal a shelf interior, standing on a plinth base with original turned feet. The warm brown timber features burr walnut veneer with inlaid wood borders, complemented by central oval painted porcelain plaques depicting figures, gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts, brass details, and original ornate keys. The visible details include gilded brass mounts at the corners and base, decorative border inlays, and small turned dark feet. Each cabinet measures 107.5 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. In a home today, these pier cabinets suit a living room, hallway, or study as storage units or display pieces for books, ornaments, or collections. They bring traditional character to both classic and contemporary interiors while providing functional surface space and enclosed shelving.

FAQs

A pier cabinet is a low, decorative cabinet originally designed to sit against the wall spaceknown as the pierbetween two windows. Popular during the Victorian period, these pieces feature decorative veneers, inlay work, and metal mounts.

Victorian pier cabinets were constructed using hardwood frameworks faced with decorative wood veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They were frequently decorated with marquetry inlay, cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-carved details, and natural patination on metal mounts. The interior drawers and carcasses typically utilise secondary woods such as pine, oak, or deal.

A pair of pier cabinets can be positioned symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, doorway, or alcove to frame a room. Placing contemporary lamps or modern artwork above them creates a balanced contrast between traditional woodwork and modern aesthetics.

Dust walnut veneers regularly with a soft cloth and apply a dedicated beeswax polish sparingly following the grain. Metal mounts and porcelain plaques should be gently cleaned with a dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners that could damage adjacent timber.
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