Early Victorian Rustic Glazed Dresser / Bookcase

Description

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A very stylish 19th Century Victorian glazed dresser / bookcase in original mahogany finish. It dates from around 1870 to 1890 and has original cabinetry, glass, upper section lock and key. The lower section has a secret serpentine drawer with two door cupboard below. The corbels are very well carved. The dresser is in original condition with some signs of old repairs and a few ‘dings’ here and there. It is good condition for its age with all joints solid and all four doors opening freely on their original hinges.  We fully cleaned and oiled the original exterior finish then repainted the top internal with Farrow & Ball Wevet colour paint. This has given the piece the mix of antique, rustic and contemporary. It is very stylish, subtle in design and very flexible in the colours – to match a vast array of room palletes. The size is very good too. Not too huge and imposing but also offering plenty of stylish storage.

We think it would also make a fantastic and individual kitchen / diner cabinet or a bookcase/ dresser. The piece splits in to two sections for ease of transportation and siting.

Please note this is over 130 years old and does carry residual marks and damage from use, along with a couple of old repairs (done well) to the hinge area of the right door. We have photographed everything to try and show its true condition, so please examine the photographs closely and just ask, should you need more photographs or a detailed condition report. All marks are part of its history and add to the rustic appeal and original character of the piece. Perfectly imperfect!

Superb rustic chic charm.

Dimensions:  208cm High, 90cm Max Width, 39cm Max Depth (bottom), 29cm Max Depth top section (at the top cornice)