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Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet
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Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely antique oak stationery cabinet dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century. It has a lovely warm patina with a sloped front and brass escutcheon. The doors open out to reveal a series of racks for holding papers and letters with a drawer below. There is also a pen tray and a pair of glass inkwells with hinged lids.

It is in good condition and comes with a working key. There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside, some general signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. There are some chips around the corners of the inkwells but overall they still display well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA1238620
Description
A lovely antique oak stationery cabinet dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century. It has a lovely warm patina with a sloped front and brass escutcheon. The doors open out to reveal a series of racks for holding papers and letters with a drawer below. There is also a pen tray and a pair of glass inkwells with hinged lids.

It is in good condition and comes with a working key.

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There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside, some general signs of age and use but nothing detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There are some chips around the corners of the inkwells but overall they still display well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238620
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian oak stationery cabinet featuring sloped double doors, a metal escutcheon with a key, and a moulded plinth base.
Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet
Ref: SA1238620
A Victorian oak stationery cabinet featuring sloped double doors, a metal escutcheon with a key, and a moulded plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloped double doors, Keyhole escutcheon, Moulded plinth base, Straight edge panelling
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A Victorian stationery cabinet is a specialised desktop storage container popularised in the late 19th century for organising writing paper, envelopes, pens, and inkwells. They typically feature sloped double doors that open to reveal internal stepped compartments.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid or veneered hardwoods such as English oak, walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Internal fittings frequently incorporated brass hinges, steel lock mechanisms, and leather or velvet linings.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass escutcheons, and period-correct locking mechanisms. The timber demonstrates natural surface oxidation, light wear, and construction techniques characteristic of 19th-century joinery.

Place the cabinet on an office desk, console table, or sideboard to provide functional storage for modern correspondence and small stationery items. The natural timber finish complements both contemporary neutral interiors and traditional study schemes.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to protect the grain and preserve the lustre. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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