Very unusual rosewood Victorian sheet music cabinet inlaid with decoration. Raised on a platform base with a draw above the glass door and mirror.

Height 55" / 139cm

Width 24" / 61cm

Depth 14.5" / 37cm

Pillar Measurements:

Length 8" / 20cm

Circumference 5 " / 12.7cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

139cm (54.72")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA884891

Description

Very unusual rosewood Victorian sheet music cabinet inlaid with decoration. Raised on a platform base with a draw above the glass door and mirror.

Height 55" / 139cm

Width 24" / 61cm

Depth 14.5" / 37cm

Pillar Measurements:

Length 8" / 20cm

Circumference 5 " / 12.7cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

139cm (54.72")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA884891

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A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf.

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A Victorian music cabinet is a specialized piece of storage furniture produced during the late nineteenth century to organize sheet music, bound scores, and musical accessories in domestic settings.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods and rich veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, frequently accented with floral marquetry, satinwood stringing, brass fittings, and bevelled glass.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails, genuine wood marquetry rather than transfers, original brass hardware, patinated mirror plates, and thin internal shelves proportioned specifically for paper scores.

In contemporary interiors, these cabinets serve effectively as compact entryway storage, hallway display stands, or cocktail cabinets, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern functional storage needs.

To preserve the timber and inlay, place the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.