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18th Century English Oak House Keepers Cupboard
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18th Century English Oak House Keepers Cupboard

18th century
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18th century english oak house keepers cupboard circa 1770.

2 part solid oak house keepers cupboard. Top section with fielded panel double doors which open to reveal 3 shelves on each side. Access to the bottom section is allowed from these doors. 2 drawers above the feet fitted with brass hardware.

Standing on bracket feet.

Original color and patina.

Expected minor surface marks, shrinkage and restorations to woodwork.  later shelves from the early 20th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
155.7cm (61.30")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1017096
Dealers Internal Reference
EA1308
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Description
18th century english oak house keepers cupboard circa 1770.

2 part solid oak house keepers cupboard. Top section with fielded panel double doors which open to reveal 3 shelves on each side. Access to the bottom section is allowed from these doors. 2 drawers above the feet fitted with brass hardware.

Standing on bracket feet.

Original color and patina.

Expected minor surface marks, shrinkage and restorations to woodwork.  later shelves from the early 20th century.

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
155.7cm (61.30")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017096
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1308
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring arched fielded panel doors above a lower section fitted with drawers and brass handles.
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK HOUSE KEEPERS CUPBOARD
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An 18th-century dark oak housekeepers cupboard featuring arched fielded panel doors above a lower section fitted with drawers and brass handles.
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  • ObjectCupboards & Linen Presses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched fielded panels, Swan neck brass handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 198 cm (78 in) x W 155.7 cm (61 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 18th century Georgian housekeepers cupboard originates from England and stands in solid dark brown oak with a polished finish and original patina. The two-part design incorporates a moulded cornice and arched fielded panel doors across the upper cabinet, above a lower chest base fitted with two drawers and decorative brass swan neck handles, all supported on bracket feet. Visible details include grain variations in the wood alongside minor surface marks and shrinkage from age. Measuring 198 cm high, 155.7 cm wide and 56 cm deep, the piece provides substantial storage capacity. In a modern home interior, the cupboard serves as a statement storage unit suitable for a living room, dining room, hallway or study. The shelved upper interior accommodates folded linens, books or tableware, while the lower drawers organise smaller household items. The traditional English country house aesthetic integrates well with both period and rustic interior schemes, anchoring a room with substantial presence and historical character.

FAQs

A housekeepers cupboard is a large two-section wooden cabinet designed during the 18th century for large country houses and estates. It was used by domestic staff to store household linens, spices, dry goods, and everyday supplies under lock and key.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from solid native English oak using mortise and tenon joinery, pegged timber construction, hand-planed backboards, and raised fielded panels with cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces show signs of hand-tooling such as adze marks on unexposed backboards, irregular drawer dovetails, hand-forged iron hinges or locks, and natural timber shrinkage or wear around handles and bases.

Place the cupboard in an open-plan kitchen, dining room, or wide hallway as a focal anchor piece, balancing its visual mass against neutral walls, natural stone flooring, and contemporary minimalist decor.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak. Avoid positioning the piece near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent wood movement and splitting.
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