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Antique Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand
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Antique Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand

19th century
Description

This antique Victorian walnut shaving stand is a splendid example having an attractive bevelled edge and tilting mirror which is supported by two expertly turned columns with shaped finials. It has one long drawer with the original brass handle and two cupboards having reeded decorated doors standing on shaped feet.

A fantastic example of its period in lovely original condition.

1880

H132cm

W46.5cm

D34.5cm

Height to table top 73cm

£1050

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Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA725406
Dealers Internal Reference
435
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Description
This antique Victorian walnut shaving stand is a splendid example having an attractive bevelled edge and tilting mirror which is supported by two expertly turned columns with shaped finials.
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It has one long drawer with the original brass handle and two cupboards having reeded decorated doors standing on shaped feet.
London City Antiques

A fantastic example of its period in lovely original condition.

1880

H132cm

W46.5cm

D34.5cm

Height to table top 73cm

£1050

We deliver worldwide, please contact us for a quote.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA725406
Dealers Internal Ref
435
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian walnut shaving stand featuring an adjustable rectangular swivel mirror mounted above a single drawer, open compartment, and lower two-door cupboard.
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut shaving stand featuring an adjustable rectangular swivel mirror mounted above a single drawer, open compartment, and lower two-door cupboard.

Antique Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand

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London City Antiques
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
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An antique Victorian walnut shaving stand featuring an adjustable rectangular swivel mirror mounted above a single drawer, open compartment, and lower two-door cupboard.
Antique Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand
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An antique Victorian walnut shaving stand featuring an adjustable rectangular swivel mirror mounted above a single drawer, open compartment, and lower two-door cupboard.
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  • ObjectShaving Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned finials, Swivel mirror, Panelled cupboard doors, Brass drop handle
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 34.5 cm (14 in)

This Victorian shaving stand dates to 1880 and takes the form of a gentleman's library or bedroom wash station in warm brown walnut with brass and glass elements. The upper section holds a rectangular swivel mirror flanked by two turned columns with decorative finials, resting above a flat tabletop surface. Below the top sits a single long drawer fitted with a brass drop handle, positioned over an open storage compartment and a lower enclosed cupboard with two panelled doors and reeded decoration. The entire assembly stands on shaped feet and measures 132 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, and 34.5 cm deep with a table top height of 73 cm. In a contemporary home, this compact piece serves well in an empty corner of a bedroom, dressing room or hallway as a decorative display table or functional storage unit. The rich walnut grain and period hardware bring traditional character to classic or eclectic interiors while offering practical organisation through its combined drawer and cupboard space.

FAQs

A shaving stand is a specialised item of nineteenth-century grooming furniture designed to hold shaving accessories, basins, and mirrors at an ergonomic standing height.

Victorian shaving stands were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating brass hardware, marble surfaces, and silvered glass mirrors.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast brass fittings, turned timber supports, and hand-bevelled or aged mirror glass consistent with period craftsmanship.

A Victorian shaving stand can function as a compact hallway vanity, a cloakroom accent piece, or a unique bedside storage station that adds historical character to contemporary spaces.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to preserve the wood finish, while cleaning the mirror glass with a damp microfibre cloth to prevent moisture damage.
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