Description
Quality Victorian Mahogany Antique Chiffonier
This early 19th century Quality Victorian Mahogany Antique Chiffonier Sideboard dates from circa, 1840. It has a raised back with upright supports and unusual brass gallery. This sits above a mouded frieze and two cupboard doors with key and working lock. The interior comprises of one shelf. This stunning antique cabinet sits on a unusual scrolled feet and comes with wonderful genuine charm and character. The mahogany has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 128 cm / 50.5 inches
Width: 92 cm / 36 inches
Depth: 39 cm / 15.5 inches
Ref No: 08894
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Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales
Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request
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What is an Antique Chiffonier?
An Antique Chiffonier Sideboard is a type of antique furniture that was built in the early to mid 19th Century of the Regency, William IV and Victorian periods. It is a small antique sideboard or side cabinet, constructed usually with an upper tier (shelf) along with a mirrored or polished back and was for your dining room, library or drawing room. The Cupboard doors can sometimes enclose a cellaret drawer inside for storing wine and a top frieze drawer was used for storing cutlery. The top shelf was for displaying fine ornaments, but the back was also to stop any splashing of food onto your wall when serving. Antique Chiffoniers were commonly made out of woods such as Mahogany or Rosewood and they are very elegant pieces of antique furniture. The Chiffonier was not only useful with lots of storage but also can be very decorative. The smaller sized examples are more sought after and collected, as they fit into modern homes easily. Although antique chiffoniers are quite simple in design, they always were made using the finest quality figured timbers along with nice decorative features such as turned columns or pierced brass decoration. Their simplicity is what is so attractive as they are not over fussy in design.
