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Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian side cabinet in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship throughout.

The deep ogee-moulded frieze conceals a full-width secret drawer with no visible handle, ideal for keeping valuables or papers out of sight. Below, a pair of panelled doors with lock and key open to a spacious interior fitted with a single shelf.

The doors are decorated with attractive double-arched mouldings in the Gothic Revival manner and are flanked by a pair of turned columns, all standing on a deep moulded plinth base. The back is made from traditional pine boards.

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain, particularly across the frieze, and a warm, rich colour with an attractive patina.

Of compact, neat proportions, it is equally at home in a dining room, living room or hallway. Presented in good antique condition, with some light marks to the top consistent with age. A very desirable Victorian mahogany side cabinet, a perfect addition to any traditional interior.

Product Reference : AF - 6696

Measurements : 114.5cm (45") Width x 38.5cm (15") Depth x 95cm (37½") Height

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
95cm (37.40")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239485
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6696
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian side cabinet in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship throughout.
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The deep ogee-moulded frieze conceals a full-width secret drawer with no visible handle, ideal for keeping valuables or papers out of sight.
ActFurniture LTD

Below, a pair of panelled doors with lock and key open to a spacious interior fitted with a single shelf.

fig 1. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

The doors are decorated with attractive double-arched mouldings in the Gothic Revival manner and are flanked by a pair of turned columns, all standing on a deep moulded plinth base. The back is made from traditional pine boards.

fig 2. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain, particularly across the frieze, and a warm, rich colour with an attractive patina.

Of compact, neat proportions, it is equally at home in a dining room, living room or hallway. Presented in good antique condition, with some light marks to the top consistent with age. A very desirable Victorian mahogany side cabinet, a perfect addition to any traditional interior.

fig 3. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

Product Reference : AF - 6696

Measurements : 114.5cm (45") Width x 38.5cm (15") Depth x 95cm (37½") Height

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 4. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

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 5. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

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 6. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

• 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 7. An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer

• 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
95cm (37.40")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239485
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6696
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An antique Victorian dark mahogany side cabinet featuring double arched panel doors, flanking turned columns, a plinth base, and a concealed frieze drawer.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet | Secret Drawer
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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched door panels, Turned side columns, Plinth base, Concealed frieze drawer
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 114.5 cm (45 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

This Victorian side cabinet is constructed from mahogany with a dark brown finish, featuring a deep ogee-moulded frieze, a concealed full-width frieze drawer, and a deep moulded plinth base. The two panelled doors display double-arched Gothic Revival mouldings and are flanked by turned side columns, while a single hanging tassel pull hangs between the doors. The timber exhibits a figured grain, and light marks appear on the top surface. Measuring 95 cm high, 114.5 cm wide and 38.5 cm deep, this compact storage unit provides an enclosed interior with a single shelf behind the lockable doors. In a contemporary home, this traditional English Country House piece suits placement in a hallway, living room or dining room as a decorative console or storage cabinet. Valuables and papers sit securely inside the concealed top drawer, while the cabinet doors keep everyday items neatly out of sight. The narrow depth allows the furniture to fit comfortably along hallways or compact wall spaces without obstructing foot traffic. Traditional rooms integrate the warm timber tones and period design elements easily into existing period or classic interior schemes.

Victorian mahogany side cabinets typically feature rich, dark woods, turned columns or side pilasters, arched door panels, and sturdy timber construction designed for dining rooms, hallways, or reception spaces.

Cabinet makers primarily utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over softwood or oak carcases, employing hand-cut dovetail joints, brass lock mechanisms, and concealed frieze drawers.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-finished joinery, natural shrinkage marks in the timber, original brass lock hardware, and historical patina on unpolished surfaces such as drawer linings and back panels.

Position the piece as an entryway console or living room storage cabinet, paired with contemporary artwork or modern lighting above to create a balanced contrast against the deep wood tones.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, avoiding direct exposure to radiators, moisture, and harsh chemical solvents.
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