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Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency
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Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

19th century
Description

This is an antique gentleman's folio cabinet. An English, bird's eye maple and burr walnut decorative cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Exceptional craftsmanship and of superior material quality

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Striking bird's eye maple presents wondrous grain interest

Warm caramel hues beam against ebonised walnut stocks

Distinctive canted corners forming a fascinating impression

Pair of upper doors, with field panels over a trio of lower compartments

Dressed with an inset brass-lined lock, in working order — key present

Further beading accentuates the field panelling, adjacent to fine boxwood stringing

Opening to reveal a quartet of sliding folio trays, presenting deep russet hues

Ebonised pilasters frame the doors, with turned collars, beaded detail and gilt accents

Generous lower storage in the form of three, tall sleeves, ideal for records

The whole raised upon four collared bun feet at each corner

This is a captivating antique gentleman's folio cabinet, graced with striking figuring, colour and craftsmanship. A delightful example of the expressive Regency period. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 117cm (46'')

Folio Slide Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Folio Slide Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Folio Slide Height: 2.5cm (1'')

Lower Compartment Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 32cm (12.5'')

Lower Compartment Height: 40.5cm (16'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Folio Cabinet to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA963127
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8971
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Description
This is an antique gentleman's folio cabinet.
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An English, bird's eye maple and burr walnut decorative cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Exceptional craftsmanship and of superior material quality

fig 1. A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Striking bird's eye maple presents wondrous grain interest

Warm caramel hues beam against ebonised walnut stocks

Distinctive canted corners forming a fascinating impression

fig 2. A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

Pair of upper doors, with field panels over a trio of lower compartments

Dressed with an inset brass-lined lock, in working order — key present

Further beading accentuates the field panelling, adjacent to fine boxwood stringing

fig 3. A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

Opening to reveal a quartet of sliding folio trays, presenting deep russet hues

Ebonised pilasters frame the doors, with turned collars, beaded detail and gilt accents

Generous lower storage in the form of three, tall sleeves, ideal for records

fig 4. A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
fig 4. Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

The whole raised upon four collared bun feet at each corner

This is a captivating antique gentleman's folio cabinet, graced with striking figuring, colour and craftsmanship. A delightful example of the expressive Regency period. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 5. A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
fig 5. Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 117cm (46'')

Folio Slide Width: 39cm (15.25'')

Folio Slide Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Folio Slide Height: 2.5cm (1'')

Lower Compartment Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 32cm (12.5'')

Lower Compartment Height: 40.5cm (16'')

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Folio Cabinet to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA963127
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8971
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.

Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

Archive II A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View II
Archive III A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View III
Archive IV A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View IV
Archive V A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View V
Archive VI A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View VI
Archive VII A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View VII
Archive VIII A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View VIII
Archive IX A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers. View IX
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A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency
Ref: SA963127
A tall English Regency folio cabinet crafted from birds eye maple with ebonised trim, featuring an upper cupboard with open doors revealing internal shelves and lower vertical document dividers.
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A folio cabinet is a specialized piece of 19th-century storage furniture designed primarily to store large prints, architectural drawings, maps, or sheet music flat and securely. Popular during the Georgian and Regency periods, these cabinets featured shallow shelves and vertical partitions tailored for oversized paper items.

Regency folio cabinets were constructed using high-quality hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and pine for the carcase, often veneered with exotic woods like birds eye maple or rosewood. Ebonised accents, brass hinges, and timber panels were frequently incorporated to create striking visual contrast.

Authentic 19th-century folio cabinets display period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, and secondary woods such as oak or pine in drawer linings. Evidence of age-related patination, subtle variations in hand-planed veneers, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms also assist in identification.

A Regency folio cabinet functions well in a home office, hallway, or living area as both a statement storage unit and a functional organiser. Its distinctive grain patterns and ebonised details harmonise effectively with contemporary minimalist decor, classic study spaces, or eclectic art-filled interiors.

To preserve the finish, clean surfaces gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources, radiator units, and excessive direct sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or drying out.
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