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Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a large antique butler's cabinet. An English, walnut and oak estate chest of drawers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Fascinating drop front cabinet of fine quality

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Select walnut presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Oak drawer boxes show wisps of medullary rays when opened

An arrangement of eight drawers over two cabinets to base

Each drawer dressed with a pair of circular wooden pulls

Lowest drawers appointed with easy file drop down fronts

Each drawer of sufficient size to store A4 paper stock or documents

Cabinet door dressed with a brass lock escutcheon and oval drop handle — key absent

Interiors replete with a removable shelf, left hand door held with sliding brass locks

Standing upon shaped bracket feet to each corner beneath a plinth base

This is an appealing and fascinating antique butler's cabinet, with the unusual drop front drawers a highlight. Of superb quality and sure to grace any room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 126.5cm (49.75'')

Max Depth: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Height: 125.5cm (49.5'')

Drawer Box Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Drawer Box Depth: 48.5cm (19'')

Drawer Box Height: 19cm (7.5'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Butler Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA991862
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7682
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Description
This is a large antique butler's cabinet.
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An English, walnut and oak estate chest of drawers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinating drop front cabinet of fine quality

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Select walnut presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Oak drawer boxes show wisps of medullary rays when opened

An arrangement of eight drawers over two cabinets to base

Each drawer dressed with a pair of circular wooden pulls

fig 2. An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Lowest drawers appointed with easy file drop down fronts

Each drawer of sufficient size to store A4 paper stock or documents

Cabinet door dressed with a brass lock escutcheon and oval drop handle — key absent

fig 3. An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Interiors replete with a removable shelf, left hand door held with sliding brass locks

Standing upon shaped bracket feet to each corner beneath a plinth base

This is an appealing and fascinating antique butler's cabinet, with the unusual drop front drawers a highlight. Of superb quality and sure to grace any room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 126.5cm (49.75'')

Max Depth: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Height: 125.5cm (49.5'')

Drawer Box Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Drawer Box Depth: 48.5cm (19'')

Drawer Box Height: 19cm (7.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
fig 5. Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Butler Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA991862
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7682
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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An antique English Victorian walnut cabinet featuring sixteen small upper drawers above a two-door cupboard base set on bracket feet.
Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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FAQs

Developed during the 19th century for English country estates, butlers cabinets were functional storage units designed for organising domestic items, paperwork, or valuables. Their multi-drawer and cupboard arrangement allowed servants to maintain strict order within large households.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently utilised solid walnut and walnut veneers, appreciated for their deep grain patterns. Drawer construction typically features hand-cut dovetail joints, solid wood linings, and turned timber handles or original brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing on drawer joints, slight natural timber shrinkage around panels, and original lock mechanisms. Look for irregular saw marks, hand-planed back boards, and authentic oxidisation on the timber and hardware.

A substantial wooden storage cabinet acts as a grounding focal point when placed in a contemporary hallway, dining space, or home office. Pairing Victorian walnut with modern artwork or minimalist lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber warping and finish degradation. Apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly along the wood grain to preserve the timber and maintain its natural lustre.
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