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Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
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for sale €936     $1,016
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Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet, with satinwood stringing and standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1900

Size 47 x 15 x 68 inches tall (120 x 37 x 173 cm tall)

Price £800

Stock no. 4856

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA580875
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4856
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet, with satinwood stringing and standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1900

Size 47 x 15 x 68 inches tall (120 x 37 x 173 cm tall)

Price £800

Stock no. 4856

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA580875
Dealers Internal Ref
4856
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.

Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior. View III
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Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Satinwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Geometric marquetry, Glazed doors, Serpentine front
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian display cabinet dates from 1900 and belongs to the Victorian style. The construction employs warm brown mahogany with satinwood stringing and geometric marquetry panels on the lower cupboard doors. The upper section contains three serpentine-fronted glazed doors fitted with glass panes, opening to reveal a blue fabric-lined interior with multiple display shelves. The moulded cornice runs along the top, and the piece stands elevated on four carved cabriole legs. Traces of historical wear appear on the timber surfaces and hardware. Practical dimensions measure 173 cm high by 120 cm wide and 37 cm deep. In a modern interior, this storage furniture functions effectively in a gentleman's library or formal reception room for housing collections of books, ceramics, or glassware.

FAQs

Late Victorian glazed display cabinets are characteristically crafted from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, incorporating glass doors and shelves intended for exhibiting porcelain, glassware, or curiosities. They frequently feature decorative timber inlays, shaped cornices, and elegant leg designs reflecting revivalist influences of the late nineteenth century.

Cabinets from this period predominantly utilise solid and veneered mahogany, often accented with satinwood or rosewood marquetry. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints, glass panes secured with wooden glazing bars, brass hardware, and fabric-lined interiors.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-finishing, aged brass locks and hinges, period-appropriate glass with subtle inconsistencies or ripples, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for drawer linings and backboards. Sharp machine-cut edges and modern screws indicate later reproductions.

Positioning the cabinet against a modern neutral or deeply saturated backdrop creates a refined focal point. Styling the glass shelves with contemporary ceramics, curated art books, or structural objects balances the historic woodwork with modern aesthetic sensibilities.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Clean the glass with a mild cleaner sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the glass to prevent moisture damage to the wooden frame.
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