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Antique Victorian Breakfront Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century

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This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut wardrobe, circa 1870 in date. It has been accomplished in the very finest quality French burr walnut. The wardrobe features a moulded cornice above three shaped panelled doors with decorative carving to the tops and corners, and raised on a plinth base. The two side cupboards are fitted with pull-out hanging rails with a shoe drawer on the bottom of each, the central cupboard has a brass hanging rail, with a pair of drawers on the bottom. There is plenty of space in the hanging areas and lots of draw space for storage. It breaks down into 5 pieces for moving. This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 225 x Width 224 x Depth 60 Dimensions in inches: Height 7 foot, 5 inches x Width 7 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 feet Burr Walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88.59 in (225 cm)Width: 88.19 in (224 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A23281stDibs: LU950634182122
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