English hand-carved walnut blind cabinet 74"h 42"w 23"d

Outstanding English Walnut Blind Cabinet with Elaborate Hand Carving, Circa 1880-1900

Dimensions: 74" H x 42" W x 23" D

This exceptional English walnut blind cabinet stands as a testament to the exuberant craftsmanship of the late Victorian era with strong Renaissance Revival influences. The piece commands attention immediately with its theatrical carved crest—a whimsical arrangement of scrolls, foliage, and a central basket motif that gives the cabinet a personality all its own. Below this playful crown, the two door fronts showcase the kind of virtuoso carving that defined high-end cabinetmaking in the 1880s and 1890s. Each panel features deep relief work with intricate basketweave backgrounds, floral swags tied with carved ribbons, central cartouches, and rosette corner blocks that create dimensional complexity across the facade. The term "blind" cabinet refers to these solid carved doors rather than glazed panels, making this a more intimate storage piece perfect for linens, spirits, or treasured items you'd prefer to keep from view.

The architectural drama continues with a single carved drawer positioned between the cabinet body and its sculptural base, which features pierced scrollwork that seems to dance between the elaborate cabriole legs. These legs, terminating in bold ball-and-claw feet, demonstrate the period's fascination with French Rococo elements reinterpreted through an English lens. The interior reveals three fixed shelves in deep burgundy, a lovely period detail that protected stored items while adding a jewel-box quality to the cabinet's utilitarian function. The construction is solid walnut throughout, with bookmatched veneers on the door panels that showcase the wood's natural figuring. Sourced from a Rhode Island estate, this cabinet represents the kind of statement furniture that wealthy Victorian households used to anchor their drawing rooms and parlors.

Style: Renaissance Revival with Victorian Rococo influences

Materials: Walnut (primary)

Price Note: At $2,799, this cabinet represents excellent value for a piece of this scale, condition, and craftsmanship. Comparable carved walnut cabinets of this period and quality typically command $3,500 to $5,500 in the current market, making this an opportunity for collectors seeking substantial Victorian furniture with authentic hand-carved detail.

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Item Number:  7030-2711
Item ID: 291231
Category: CABINET