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Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
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Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian

19th century
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This is a tall antique porcelain display cabinet. An English, walnut and mahogany glazed corner cupboard in Chippendale taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A refined example of period craftsmanship, this elegant piece offers superb display quality and distinguished appeal.

Of fine Victorian craftsmanship, with Chippendale revival influences throughout

Handsome walnut and mahogany stocks, displaying rich caramel hues and striking grain interest

Astragal glazed door presents with beautifully aged glass, clear and bright to showcase contents

Interior lined in original velvet cloth, adding luxurious contrast to displayed porcelain or glassware

Three serpentine-shaped shelves, trimmed with a dashing gilt edge for added visual finesse

Door fitted with an inset working lock, complete with the original key

Pierced fretwork decoration enhances the cabinet’s under-tier and distinctive tripod base

Excellent corner proportions, ideal for drawing rooms, reception halls or collectors' spaces

A delightfully elegant Victorian display cabinet, this corner cupboard provides both striking form and purposeful function — a superb piece to enhance traditional interiors or fine porcelain collections. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Depth: 38cm (15'')

Max Height: 197.5cm (77.75'')

Min Shelf Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Max Shelf Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Under Tier Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Corner Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139016
Dealers Internal Reference
25384
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Description
This is a tall antique porcelain display cabinet.
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An English, walnut and mahogany glazed corner cupboard in Chippendale taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

A refined example of period craftsmanship, this elegant piece offers superb display quality and distinguished appeal.

fig 1. A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.
fig 1. Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian

Of fine Victorian craftsmanship, with Chippendale revival influences throughout

Handsome walnut and mahogany stocks, displaying rich caramel hues and striking grain interest

Astragal glazed door presents with beautifully aged glass, clear and bright to showcase contents

fig 2. A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.
fig 2. Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian

Interior lined in original velvet cloth, adding luxurious contrast to displayed porcelain or glassware

Three serpentine-shaped shelves, trimmed with a dashing gilt edge for added visual finesse

Door fitted with an inset working lock, complete with the original key

fig 3. A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.
fig 3. Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian

Pierced fretwork decoration enhances the cabinet’s under-tier and distinctive tripod base

Excellent corner proportions, ideal for drawing rooms, reception halls or collectors' spaces

A delightfully elegant Victorian display cabinet, this corner cupboard provides both striking form and purposeful function — a superb piece to enhance traditional interiors or fine porcelain collections. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Depth: 38cm (15'')

Max Height: 197.5cm (77.75'')

Min Shelf Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Max Shelf Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Under Tier Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Corner Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139016
Dealers Internal Ref
25384
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.

Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian

Archive II A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier. View III
Archive IV A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier. View IV
Archive V A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier. View V
Archive VI A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier. View VI
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A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.
Antique Porcelain Corner Display Cabinet, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
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A tall Victorian mahogany corner display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, carved blind fretwork, and an open leg base with a lower tier.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Blind fretwork, Shaped shelves, Open stand
  • SizeH 197.5 cm (78 in) x W 79.5 cm (31 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian corner display cabinet dates to circa 1860, produced in England in the Chippendale taste. The piece is constructed from walnut and mahogany timbers, showing warm brown caramel hues and striking grain interest, complemented by an astragal glazed door with clear, aged glass. The interior is lined in original red velvet cloth and fitted with three serpentine-shaped shelves trimmed with a gilt edge. Pierced blind fretwork decorates the cornices, the under-tier, and the open leg base, while the door is fitted with an inset working lock and original key. Measuring 197.5 cm high, 79.5 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the cabinet is proportioned to fit neatly into the corner of a room. Suitable for use in a drawing room, reception hall, or collectors' space, the corner cupboard functions as a storage and display unit for fine porcelain or glassware collections. The upright structure stands on an open leg base featuring a lower tier, providing a stable foundation and additional surface area for display. Solid in its joints and construction, the cabinet arrives ready for placement in traditional interiors.

FAQs

Chippendale Revival refers to nineteenth-century British furniture that reinterpreted the mid-eighteenth-century designs of Thomas Chippendale, incorporating gothic, rococo, and Chinese architectural motifs such as blind fretwork, cabriole legs, and geometric astragal glazing.

Cabinets from this era were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or walnut framework, hand-cut glass panes set within timber glazing bars, and internal shelving frequently lined with silk, velvet, or damask fabrics.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-carved fretwork detailing, minor irregularities in hand-blown glass, traditional joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails, and natural patination or oxidisation on untouched interior timber surfaces.

A corner display cabinet fills underutilised room angles, offering a focal point for displaying ceramics, glassware, or curated objects while adding rich timber tones that contrast against contemporary minimalist walls.

Apply a natural beeswax polish to the mahogany surfaces once or twice a year to maintain hydration, dust glass panels with a dry microfibre cloth, and position the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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