Sold 10 April 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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Description

6024

19thc. Circular Pot Cupboard

With marble top, curved door

With brass catch & handle.

c. 1860.

16”w x 29”h x 16”d

41cm w x 74cm h x 41cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Pot Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1048782

Dealers Internal Reference

6024

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

6024

19thc. Circular Pot Cupboard

With marble top, curved door

With brass catch & handle.

c. 1860.

16”w x 29”h x 16”d

41cm w x 74cm h x 41cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Pot Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1048782

Dealers Internal Ref

6024

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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A nineteenth-century circular wooden pot cupboard featuring a cylindrical body, a single door with a turned wooden knob, and an inset marble top.

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBedside Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Marble
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCylindrical body, Inset top, Turned wooden knob, Plinth base
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A nineteenth-century pot cupboard is a small, enclosed piece of bedroom furniture originally designed to house a chamber pot. Over time, these versatile cylindrical cabinets evolved to serve as general bedside storage units.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or pine, often featuring curved wooden panels and occasionally inset marble tops. Joinery methods relied on traditional dovetailing and steam-bending techniques to achieve the distinctive circular form.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, interior secondary woods, and hand-cut joinery for signs of period-appropriate wear and tool marks. Original hardware, such as turned wooden knobs or brass fittings, also helps verify the age of the piece.

This piece works effectively as a compact bedside table or a functional accent piece in a living room, adding architectural interest through its curved silhouette. The flat top surface provides a convenient display area for a lamp or decorative accessories.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodic application of traditional beeswax help maintain the finish.