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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments
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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century unique fold-out cabinet in mahogany, a particularly special and intriguing piece with a clever design that sets it apart from more conventional furniture.

Its most impressive feature is the unusual opening mechanism, allowing the top section to lift and extend outwards to reveal a thoughtfully arranged interior.

Hidden within are useful storage compartments together with a single drawer, making the transformation of the cabinet both practical and visually interesting. When closed, the piece retains a neat and elegant appearance, keeping its fitted storage discreetly concealed until needed.

Beautiful mahogany enhances the design further, displaying a gorgeous natural grain and rich colour with plenty of warmth and depth.

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable cabinet combines ingenuity, craftsmanship and character in a wonderfully individual piece.

A fascinating addition to any home and a real conversation piece for anyone who appreciates unusual furniture design.

Product Reference : AF - 6507

Measurements : 61cm (24") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 74.5cm (29½") Height [ 118cm (46½") Opened Width ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238086
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6507
Description
Antique 19th century unique fold-out cabinet in mahogany, a particularly special and intriguing piece with a clever design that sets it apart from more conventional furniture.
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Its most impressive feature is the unusual opening mechanism, allowing the top section to lift and extend outwards to reveal a thoughtfully arranged interior.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

Hidden within are useful storage compartments together with a single drawer, making the transformation of the cabinet both practical and visually interesting. When closed, the piece retains a neat and elegant appearance, keeping its fitted storage discreetly concealed until needed.

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

Beautiful mahogany enhances the design further, displaying a gorgeous natural grain and rich colour with plenty of warmth and depth.

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable cabinet combines ingenuity, craftsmanship and character in a wonderfully individual piece.

fig 3. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

A fascinating addition to any home and a real conversation piece for anyone who appreciates unusual furniture design.

Product Reference : AF - 6507

Measurements : 61cm (24") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 74.5cm (29½") Height [ 118cm (46½") Opened Width ]

fig 4. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 5. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 6. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 7. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
fig 8. Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238086
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6507
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A 19th-century mahogany fold-out cabinet standing on four square tapered legs with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing.
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Cabinet | Hidden Compartments
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass escutcheon, Split fold-out top, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This 19th-century Regency occasional table is constructed from rich brown mahogany with a split fold-out top and brass keyhole escutcheon on the front casing. The cabinet stands on four square tapered legs, finished with a shaped apron beneath the main body. The wood displays a visible natural grain with warmth and depth across its surfaces. The overall dimensions measure 74.5 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Positioned as an end-of-sofa table in a gentleman's library or living room, the piece functions as a practical surface and a concealed storage unit. The top section opens to reveal hidden compartments and a single drawer, keeping stored items discreet when closed. The compact proportions allow placement beside seating areas where extra tabletop space or contained storage is needed.

FAQs

These versatile pieces were typically crafted during the Georgian and Victorian eras to serve dual functions, operating as compact side tables while opening to reveal internal storage, washing apparatus, or writing surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature solid or veneered mahogany, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass escutcheons, and tapered or turned legs secured with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Look for signs of hand-planing on untrimmed rear panels, original brass lock mechanisms, natural shrinkage gaps in timber surfaces, and authentic aged patina around high-touch areas.

Position the cabinet as an occasional side table beside an armchair or within an entryway, pairing its deep wood tones with contemporary ceramic lighting or framed art.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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