Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Ebonised Credenza

Name: Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Ebonised Credenza
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241812
Price: 985 GBP
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring a central door with inlaid marquetry, ebonised top and base mouldings, metal mounts, and two curved glass side compartments.

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Ebonised Credenza

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ObjectCredenzas
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass, Ormolu, Ebonised Wood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Curved glass bays, Inlaid marquetry, Ormolu mounts
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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A Victorian credenza is a substantial storage cabinet typically designed for dining rooms or drawing rooms, featuring a central cupboard flanked by curved or straight glass display compartments. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed to display porcelain and glassware while offering enclosed storage.

Craftsmen during the Victorian period commonly utilised rich wood veneers such as burr walnut, rosewood, and mahogany. Construction often incorporated ebonised mouldings, marquetry or parquetry inlay, glass panels, and decorative cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-carved details, and natural irregularities in the veneer thickness. Additional indicators include period-correct brass locks, hand-cast metal mounts with age-appropriate patination, and original curved glass panels.

A Victorian credenza functions as a focal point in hallways, living rooms, or dining spaces. To balance its detailed woodwork, style the top surface with contemporary ceramics, minimal artwork, or modern lighting fixtures.

Maintain wood veneers by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade bees wax polish sparingly along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the veneer from drying out, cracking, or fading.

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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut and Ebonised Credenza