Antique Scottish Pine Sideboard

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Scotland, ca. 1840s. A charming chiffonier or sideboard in the William IV or early Victorian style. Features solid pine construction … Read more Scotland, ca. 1840s. A charming chiffonier or sideboard in the William IV or early Victorian style. Features solid pine construction with a stepped-back shelf supported by turned columns below a hand-carved Neoclassical frieze. Wide drawer is perfect for linens and cutlery - while the paneled doors open to reveal space ideal for china, serving pieces, etc. Freshly waxed to preserve patina and in overall very good antique condition - with all the appropriate marks of age and use. Would be lovely in a small dining room, breakfast nook, or make a fabulous home bar.

Cottage style pine furniture - such as this - became especially popular in England & Scotland during the Victorian era. Its quaint charm and simple designs provided a welcome contrast to the heavier and more formal furniture of the city, which made these pieces well-suited to country retreats and farmhouses. Today, we find these forms an easy and effective way to add soul and interest to even the most austere interior - and a lovely complement to modern.

Dimensions: 46.25” wide x 19.25 deep x 53.5 high. See less