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Pair of Marquetry Inlaid, Figured Walnut Victorian Pier Cabinets
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Pair of Marquetry Inlaid, Figured Walnut Victorian Pier Cabinets

19th century
Sold 7 July 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1860. Pair of marquetry inlaid, figured walnut Victorian pier cabinets. The rectangular tops in beautifully figured walnut over frieze with marquetry inlay in exotic woods and tulipwood, boxwood, and ebony banding. The inlaid, shaped doors with ormolu escutcheons opening to shelved interior and flanked by pilasters with ormolu mounts and marquetry decoration. All supported on shaped plinth bases.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
232cm (91.34")
Reference Numbers
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SA844469
Dealers Internal Reference
30124
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Circa 1860. Pair of marquetry inlaid, figured walnut Victorian pier cabinets.
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The rectangular tops in beautifully figured walnut over frieze with marquetry inlay in exotic woods and tulipwood, boxwood, and ebony banding.
Georgian Antiques

The inlaid, shaped doors with ormolu escutcheons opening to shelved interior and flanked by pilasters with ormolu mounts and marquetry decoration. All supported on shaped plinth bases.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
232cm (91.34")
Reference Numbers
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SA844469
Dealers Internal Ref
30124
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Archive I A pair of rectangular Victorian walnut pier cabinets featuring glazed doors, floral marquetry inlay, and cast brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Marquetry Inlaid, Figured Walnut Victorian Pier Cabinets

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A pair of rectangular Victorian walnut pier cabinets featuring glazed doors, floral marquetry inlay, and cast brass mounts.
Pair of Marquetry Inlaid, Figured Walnut Victorian Pier Cabinets
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A pair of rectangular Victorian walnut pier cabinets featuring glazed doors, floral marquetry inlay, and cast brass mounts.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMarquetry floral inlay, Gilt-brass mounts, Glazed single doors, Serpentine base plinths
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 232 cm (91 in)

Victorian pier cabinets originated in the 19th century, designed specifically to fit into the wall space, or pier, between two tall windows in formal drawing rooms and parlours.

These cabinets typically feature a carcase of secondary wood veneered in figured walnut, adorned with delicate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze or brass ormolu mounts, and glazed single-door enclosures.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetails, traditional wood shrinkage patterns, old-growth timber grain, hand-applied French polish finishes, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

They work well as focal points in contemporary living spaces, contrasting sharply with minimalist architecture to add warmth, texture, and historical depth to the room.

Protect antique walnut from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer cracking, and clean surfaces periodically using a soft, dry cloth alongside high-quality microcrystalline wax.
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