Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet 19th Century

Name: Inlaid Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244619
Price: 1275 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

1900

A Beautiful Sheraton Revival Satinwood Display Cabinet.

1900

Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

1900

Inlaid Cabinet

1880

Mahogany Sheraton Revival Display Cabinet

1880

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

Edwardian

Inlaid Mahogany Bijouterie Cabinet

1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glass Cabinet

Edwardian

Antique Edwardian Display Cabinet Inlaid Mahogany C.1905–1915

Edwardian

Quality Edwardian Mahogany Display Case

1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

1900

Edwardian Display Cabinet Vitrine Sheraton Mahogany Inlay 1910

1910

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

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
StyleSheraton Revival
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Satinwood Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsAstragal glazing, Swan-neck pediment, Floral marquetry inlay, Tapered legs
SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Sheraton Revival display cabinet dates from 1890 and is built in warm brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood inlay. The piece is formed of a two-piece standing structure, comprising a tall upper glazed cabinet above a slender matching base. The top section incorporates a swan-neck pediment with circular roundels at the terminals, a broken arch centre, and intricate foliate marquetry, enclosing three interior shelves behind two glazed doors with wooden astragal bars arranged in a diamond-shaped lattice. The lower section contains two small drawers side by side, fitted with small brass drop-handles, resting above an open shaped shelf that connects four tall, square tapering legs. Delicate floral marquetry decorates the arched pediment, the borders of the glazed doors, the drawer fronts, and the lower undershelf. The dimensions of the cabinet are 203 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. Positioned in a living room, dining room or hallway, the cabinet provides practical display and storage space for cherished ornaments, glassware or books. The glazed upper section keeps contents visible yet protected from dust, whilst the lower open shelf and drawers offer supplementary surfaces for decorative arrangements or small items. The slim profile and raised tapering legs maintain an open feel in interior spaces, making it a functional addition to traditional or country house schemes.

FAQs

Sheraton Revival furniture, prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, draws inspiration from 18th-century designs. It is defined by elegant proportions, refined mahogany timbers, and classical marquetry or satinwood inlay motifs such as floral swags and classical urns.

Authentic display cabinets of this era typically utilise dense mahogany frames, hand-cut glass panes set within wooden astragal glazing bars, and delicate wood inlays such as satinwood or boxwood. Joinery features traditional hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon construction.

Key indicators of authenticity include natural patination on unvarnished surfaces, minor irregularities in hand-cut marquetry, smooth shrinkage marks around timber joints, and historical wear on interior shelf supports and lock plates.

Positioning an inlaid mahogany cabinet against a neutral or dark muted wall creates striking visual contrast. Use the glazed shelves to display curated contemporary ceramics, leather-bound books, or minimalist glassware to blend historic craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer lifting, or timber bleaching. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.

Carradale Farm Antiques

Inlaid Cabinet

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

A Beautiful Sheraton Revival Satinwood Display Cabinet.