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Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers
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Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers

19th century
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A Rare and Exceptional Pair of 19th-Century Burr Walnut Bedside Chests (Wellington / Pit Cupboards)

​An exceedingly rare, true matching pair of Victorian burr walnut four-drawer bedside chests, distinguished by their compact proportions, rich honeyed patina, and exceptional timber selection. Originally crafted as gentleman’s dressing or "pit" cupboards, paired chests of this quality and narrow footprint are seldom found on the market and make an extraordinary statement flanking a bed, sofa, or in a discerning study.

​Design & Timber

Each chest is veneered in highly figured, book-matched burr walnut across the tops, drawer fronts, and plinth bases, displaying the intricate, swirling grain patterns and warm golden-brown tones prized in mid-to-late 19th-century cabinetmaking. The tops feature a finely moulded edge with softly rounded front corners, echoing the gentle rounding of the vertical front stiles—a subtle hallmark of superior craftsmanship.

​Construction & Hardware

​Drawers: Four graduated drawers per chest, each fitted with fine, hand-cut dovetail joints and solid mahogany/cedar linings, running smoothly.

​Handles: Retaining their original turned walnut bun knobs, crisply turned with delicate ring detailing that complements the figuring of the drawer fronts.

​Base: Supported on a deep, sturdy plinth base with a moulded top edge and matching burr walnut veneer.

​Condition

Presented in wonderful antique condition, having been sympathetically cleaned and waxed to preserve their original, untouched surface patina. There are minor, honest signs of age and historical use—including light surface marks and subtle veneer ripples consistent with 150 years of history—which only enhance their authenticity and depth of character. Structurally sound, solid, and ready for immediate placement in a fine home.

Date of Manufacture

Collectable Interiors has dated these Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers to the Victorian era.

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SA1245880
Description
A Rare and Exceptional Pair of 19th-Century Burr Walnut Bedside Chests (Wellington / Pit Cupboards)
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​An exceedingly rare, true matching pair of Victorian burr walnut four-drawer bedside chests, distinguished by their compact proportions, rich honeyed patina, and exceptional timber selection.
Collectable Interiors

Originally crafted as gentleman’s dressing or "pit" cupboards, paired chests of this quality and narrow footprint are seldom found on the market and make an extraordinary statement flanking a bed, sofa, or in a discerning study.

fig 1. A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers

​Design & Timber

Each chest is veneered in highly figured, book-matched burr walnut across the tops, drawer fronts, and plinth bases, displaying the intricate, swirling grain patterns and warm golden-brown tones prized in mid-to-late 19th-century cabinetmaking. The tops feature a finely moulded edge with softly rounded front corners, echoing the gentle rounding of the vertical front stiles—a subtle hallmark of superior craftsmanship.

fig 2. A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.
fig 2. Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers

​Construction & Hardware

​Drawers: Four graduated drawers per chest, each fitted with fine, hand-cut dovetail joints and solid mahogany/cedar linings, running smoothly.

​Handles: Retaining their original turned walnut bun knobs, crisply turned with delicate ring detailing that complements the figuring of the drawer fronts.

fig 3. A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.
fig 3. Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers

​Base: Supported on a deep, sturdy plinth base with a moulded top edge and matching burr walnut veneer.

​Condition

Presented in wonderful antique condition, having been sympathetically cleaned and waxed to preserve their original, untouched surface patina. There are minor, honest signs of age and historical use—including light surface marks and subtle veneer ripples consistent with 150 years of history—which only enhance their authenticity and depth of character. Structurally sound, solid, and ready for immediate placement in a fine home.

Date of Manufacture

Collectable Interiors has dated these Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245880
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Archive I A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.

Fine Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Lockers

Archive II A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View IX
Archive X A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View X
Archive XI A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View XI
Archive XII A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base. View XII
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A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.
Fine pair of Burr Walnut bedside lockers
Ref: SA1245880
A tall, narrow burr walnut bedside chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a moulded plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedside Lockers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Moulded top

FAQs

Burr walnut furniture utilizes highly figured veneer cut from tree growths that create complex, swirling grain patterns. Popularized during the Queen Anne and Victorian eras, these pieces typically feature polished surfaces, moulded edges, and solid timber plinth bases.

Authentic burr walnut chests feature thin sheets of burr veneer applied over solid timber substrates such as pine or oak, frequently held together with hand-cut dovetail joints and finished with turned wooden knobs.

Look for natural variations in the burr grain alignment, hand-cut dovetailing inside the drawer boxes, original turned wooden handles, and consistent historical wear along the base and top mouldings.

Position a pair on either side of a contemporary upholstered bed to add warmth, rich grain contrast, and historical character, or place a single locker in a narrow alcove as an occasional tallboy.

Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish annually. Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or surface cracking.
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