Search 0
6,179  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1045168
FOR SALE
£1,396
Email Phone
Save
Antique C1880 Large Quality Inlaid Ebonised, Amboyna and Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet Asthetic 1880
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
£1,396

Prior and Willis

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2015
Browse dealers 342 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1045168
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique C1880 Large Quality Inlaid Ebonised, Amboyna and Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet Asthetic 1880

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique, circa 1880, large quality inlaid ebonised, amboyna and burr walnut pier display cabinet in Aesthetic style. It showcases the best color and patina.

Solid and sturdy, with no loose joints and a key included. The cabinet features lovely marquetry inlay and ormolu brass decoration, with line inlay enhancing the leading edges of the shelves.

This piece would look splendid in the right location. There are no loose joints, and only a few historic extinct woodworm holes are present, treated for good measure. The interior is adorned with old faded velour lining.

Overall maximum dimensions: 111cmW x 33cmD x 106cmH (shelves 100cmW x 22.5cmD). The shelves are held in place by pinned supports, which can be repositioned by pinning in a new location.

In very good antique condition, the cabinet displays minor historic knocks, marks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8488.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Ebonised Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1045168
Dealers Internal Reference
8488
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique, circa 1880, large quality inlaid ebonised, amboyna and burr walnut pier display cabinet in Aesthetic style. It showcases the best color and patina.

Solid and sturdy, with no loose joints and a key included.

“
The cabinet features lovely marquetry inlay and ormolu brass decoration, with line inlay enhancing the leading edges of the shelves.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
fig 1. Antique C1880 Large Quality Inlaid Ebonised, Amboyna and Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet Asthetic 1880

This piece would look splendid in the right location. There are no loose joints, and only a few historic extinct woodworm holes are present, treated for good measure. The interior is adorned with old faded velour lining.

fig 2. A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
fig 2. Antique C1880 Large Quality Inlaid Ebonised, Amboyna and Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet Asthetic 1880

Overall maximum dimensions: 111cmW x 33cmD x 106cmH (shelves 100cmW x 22.5cmD). The shelves are held in place by pinned supports, which can be repositioned by pinning in a new location.

In very good antique condition, the cabinet displays minor historic knocks, marks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8488.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Ebonised Pier Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045168
Dealers Internal Ref
8488
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
1 / 7
Archive I A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.

Antique C1880 Large Quality Inlaid Ebonised, Amboyna and Burr Walnut Pier Display Cabinet Asthetic 1880

Archive II A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
Archive V A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay. View VII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 342
Items Sold 2,190
Prior and Willis
Verified Since Jan 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified
Jan 2015
For Sale
342
Sold
2,190
A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
Antique C1880 large quality inlaid ebonised, amboyna and burr walnut pier display cabinet Asthetic 1880
Ref: SA1045168
A late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised and burr walnut pier display cabinet with twin glazed doors and marquetry inlay.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Burr Walnut, Amboyna, Glass, Ormolu
  • ColourBlack and Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Glazed doors, Ormolu mounts, Ebonised border

This late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement pier display cabinet takes form as a rectangular display case in ebonised wood, burr walnut, and amboyna. The piece employs a black and brown palette combined with marquetry inlay, glazed doors, ormolu brass mounts, and ebonised borders. The double glass-fronted doors house multiple internal shelves with line inlay on their leading edges, backed by old faded velour lining, and stand on small turned bun feet. It measures 111 cm wide, 33 cm deep, and 106 cm high. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or study, the cabinet provides enclosed shelving for displaying collections or books. The construction includes a flat top surface, moulded cornices, and decorative ormolu mounts affixed to the vertical stiles. Minor historic knocks, marks, repairs, and treated extinct woodworm holes accompany the structure, complete with a key for the locking doors and pinned supports for adjusting shelf heights.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement pier cabinets are decorative storage pieces designed to fit the wall space between two large windows. They feature dark ebonised timber, fine wood veneers such as amboyna and burr walnut, and stylized marquetry inlays.

These cabinets commonly feature ebonised hardwood frames paired with contrasting veneers like burr walnut, amboyna, and satinwood. Additional elements include glass door panels, velvet or fabric interior lining, and gilt-bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic pieces display hand-inlaid marquetry rather than printed grain, period-appropriate glass with slight distortions, hand-cast brass mounts, and traditional cabinetmaking techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints.

A pier cabinet functions well in living rooms, dining rooms, or wide hallways. Its dark ebonised finish provides visual contrast against light background walls, making it ideal for displaying curated collections of ceramics, glassware, or hardback books.

Dust surfaces using a dry microfibre cloth and avoid water-based cleaners. Apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the grain to preserve the wood veneer, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories