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Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet
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Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet

19th century
Description

Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet.

This Cabinet is Raised Upon Turned Bun Feet with a Plinth Base.

The Cabinet Features 1 Glazed Door With a Marquetry Panel Above.

The Whole of the Cabinet Having Boxwood Line Inlays and Ormolu Mounts and Moldings.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144771
Dealers Internal Reference
LP96-21
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Description
Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet.

This Cabinet is Raised Upon Turned Bun Feet with a Plinth Base.

The Cabinet Features 1 Glazed Door With a Marquetry Panel Above.

The Whole of the Cabinet Having Boxwood Line Inlays and Ormolu Mounts and Moldings.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144771
Dealers Internal Ref
LP96-21
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet.
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Archive I Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet.

Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet

Archive II Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View II
Archive III Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet.
Archive V Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View VI
Archive VII Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet. View VIII
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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
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Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet.
Victorian Rosewood Pier Cabinet
Ref: SA1144771
Victorian rosewood pier cabinet featuring a glazed glass door, ornate gilt brass corner mounts, marquetry inlaid top frieze, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectPier Cabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Glass, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Gilt ormolu mounts, Single glazed door, Turned feet
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Victorian pier cabinet from 1860 is constructed from dark brown rosewood with boxwood line inlays and measures 104 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. The piece stands on turned bun feet beneath a solid plinth base, enclosing two wooden interior shelves behind a single glazed glass door. Decorative elements include floral marquetry inlay across the upper frieze panel, gilt ormolu corner mounts, and cast brass hardware on the door. Such a compact cabinet suits placement in a living room, hallway, or study to display small collections, books, or ornaments. The polished wooden surfaces show natural grain variations across the dark timber, complemented by bright metallic fittings on the corners and uprights.

FAQs

A pier cabinet is a low, narrow storage piece originally designed to sit on the wall space between two windows, known as a pier. During the Victorian era, these cabinets featured glazed doors and ornate decorative details like marquetry and ormolu mounts to display books or curios.

High-quality Victorian pier cabinets are constructed from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring boxwood or floral marquetry inlays. They typically incorporate cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts, glass door panels, and fitted interior shelving.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass with minor surface imperfections, and cast metal ormolu mounts attached with aged screws. The rich grain of real rosewood shows natural colour variation, and the interior or backboards often feature historic timber wear.

Place the cabinet in a hallway, dining alcove, or living room space to serve as a focal point. Use the glazed shelves to curate a collection of contemporary ceramics, glass, or books, creating a tailored contrast against modern wall finishes.

Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that can strip historic finishes. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain once or twice a year, taking care not to coat the gilt metal mounts.
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