Mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid corner cabinet, the architecturally moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing two fixed shelves. The lower section with conforming frieze and two cupboard doors elaborately decorated with marquetry panels having scrolling leaves and floral decoration. All raised up on bracket feet.

Dimensions

Height 86 Inches

Length 31 Inches

width 18 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

218cm (85.83")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Corner Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA964590

Dealers Notes

Delivery Information

At Shackladys Antiques, we want your experience to be as enjoyable and as easy as possible. We want to give you all the information you need throughout the order process, and because we care about our customers and the service they expect, you can rely on us to keep you informed every step of the way.

Paying for your order should be as easy as possible; we accept all major credit cards and debit cards or by bank transfer.

We are extremely proud of our Delivery Service, offering either a Postage service for smaller items, or a Premier Two-Man Delivery Service for larger pieces. Each item has a set price for delivery this is for mainland U.K only delivery charges range from £20 - £120

Our opening hours are by appointment only

Description

Mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid corner cabinet, the architecturally moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing two fixed shelves.

“

The lower section with conforming frieze and two cupboard doors elaborately decorated with marquetry panels having scrolling leaves and floral decoration.

Shackladys Antiques

All raised up on bracket feet.

Dimensions

Height 86 Inches

Length 31 Inches

width 18 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

218cm (85.83")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Corner Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA964590

About the Dealer

Shackladys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Shackladys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Shackladys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

PDF

SAVE

An antique mahogany standing corner cabinet featuring a broken swan-neck pediment, intricate marquetry floral inlay, upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars, and lower panelled cupboard doors.

1 / 7

Archive I

Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Archive II

Archive III

Archive IV

Scale Reference for An antique mahogany standing corner cabinet featuring a broken swan-neck pediment, intricate marquetry floral inlay, upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars, and lower panelled cupboard doors.

Archive V

Archive VI

Archive VII

Standing corner cabinets originated in the late seventeenth century and gained widespread popularity throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as space-saving solutions for dining and drawing rooms. Designed to fit flush against two joining walls, these multi-tiered units typically featured open or glazed upper shelves to display valuable ceramics and glassware, sitting above solid lower doors intended for practical storage.

High-grade cabinetmakers primarily used dense Cuban or Honduras mahogany for structural framing and veneers, often incorporating contrasting timber inlays such as satinwood, boxwood, and ebony. Doors were traditionally assembled with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, glazed sections featured individually fitted glass panes secured by moulded wooden astragal bars, and decorative tops frequently showcased hand-carved pediments.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawed veneers that are slightly thicker than modern machine-cut equivalents, alongside irregular, hand-cut dovetail joints on lower drawers or interior framing. Look for natural oxidation on the interior pine or oak secondary timbers, genuine brass hinges fastened with slotted screws, and slight inconsistencies in hand-executed marquetry motifs.

A corner cabinet provides an ideal architectural focal point for underutilised room angles, bringing warmth through rich wood tones. Interior designers often contrast traditional dark mahogany by displaying contemporary monochrome ceramics, glassware, or curated book collections inside the glazed upper section, paired alongside minimalist lighting.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, wiping away excess polish to prevent wax build-up. Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the mahogany veneer from fading, warping, or cracking, and clean glazed panes carefully using a vinegar-based glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly.

Shackladys Antiques

Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Sheraton Style Marquetry Inlaid Corner Cabinet