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Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe
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Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe

19th century
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Fine Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe – Circa 1860

An attractive mid Victorian double wardrobe, beautifully figured in rich burr walnut with elegant arched panelled doors and a moulded cornice. The fitted interior provides two hanging compartments, a useful lower drawer and an internal dressing mirror.

Of excellent proportions and retaining a lovely warm colour and patina. The wardrobe conveniently dismantles into two main sections, plus removable cornice and plinth, allowing easier transportation and installation

The wardrobe is in very good clean condition with working locks and a single key .

Showing light signs of use as photographs

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09717401
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Arched moulded panels with rounded corners: mid-Victorian bedroom cabinet work.
Burr walnut veneers across the door panels: decorative timber chosen for show.
Recessed brass drawer handle inside: practical Victorian campaign-style interior fitting.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245343
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Fine Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe – Circa 1860
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An attractive mid Victorian double wardrobe, beautifully figured in rich burr walnut with elegant arched panelled doors and a moulded cornice.
Rawlings Antiques

The fitted interior provides two hanging compartments, a useful lower drawer and an internal dressing mirror.

fig 1. A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe

Of excellent proportions and retaining a lovely warm colour and patina. The wardrobe conveniently dismantles into two main sections, plus removable cornice and plinth, allowing easier transportation and installation

The wardrobe is in very good clean condition with working locks and a single key .

Showing light signs of use as photographs

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09717401
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Arched moulded panels with rounded corners: mid-Victorian bedroom cabinet work.
Burr walnut veneers across the door panels: decorative timber chosen for show.
Recessed brass drawer handle inside: practical Victorian campaign-style interior fitting.

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
208cm (81.89")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245343
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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Archive I A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.

Victorian Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe

Archive II A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base. View II
Archive III A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base. View V
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A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Victorian burr walnut double wardrobe
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A Victorian two-door burr walnut wardrobe featuring arched panel doors, turned handles, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched door panels, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Turned wooden handles
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

Victorian burr walnut wardrobes are 19th-century storage pieces known for using highly figured walnut veneers taken from natural tree growths. They typically feature strong architectural outlines, arched door panels, and moulded cornices characteristic of the middle to late Victorian period.

These wardrobes were built using solid timber framework, such as pine or mahogany, overlaid with cut burr walnut veneers. Construction often involved hand-cut dovetail joints, brass lock mechanisms, turned timber handles, and heavy plinth bases for stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut veneering variations, natural grain swirls, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on interior drawers. Look for original brass locks, stamped maker marks inside doors, and signs of historic age on unpolished rear softwood panels.

A Victorian walnut wardrobe can serve as a focal point in contemporary bedrooms or hallways. Pairing warm timber tones against modern neutral paint schemes, light plaster textures, or minimalist soft furnishings creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and clean modern design.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood veneer from drying out or lifting.
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