A late 18th C. Pine Food Cupboard. It has 2 wire mesh panels inserted into the top doors which allowed air flow and kept the food fresh. It has plenty of character, with remnants of the original paint, obvious wear and tear/historic repair but it remains a sturdy and useful piece of furniture for a country style home.

Width 116 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 175 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

175cm (68.90")

Width

116cm (45.67")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Painted Food Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1051961

Dealers Internal Reference

5164

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Description

A late 18th C. Pine Food Cupboard.

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It has 2 wire mesh panels inserted into the top doors which allowed air flow and kept the food fresh.

The Old Yard

It has plenty of character, with remnants of the original paint, obvious wear and tear/historic repair but it remains a sturdy and useful piece of furniture for a country style home.

Width 116 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 175 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

175cm (68.90")

Width

116cm (45.67")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Painted Food Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1051961

Dealers Internal Ref

5164

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An antique food cupboard, often referred to as a food safe or bread cupboard, was a historical kitchen storage unit designed before mechanical refrigeration. These cupboards featured ventilated panels, such as wire mesh or pierced wood, to allow airflow while keeping insects and pests away from stored provisions.

In the late 18th century, food cupboards were typically crafted from native softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, oak, or elm. Construction features included hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joinery, wire mesh or pierced tin inserts, and iron or brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century pine furniture displays hand-planed interior surfaces, irregular iron nails or wooden pegs, and natural shrinkage across wide timber panels. Genuine age manifests through authentic patination, wear around touch points, and historic hand-painted or scumbled finishes.

A rustic food cupboard functions effectively as a larder or china cabinet in a contemporary kitchen or dining area. It can also serve as a linen cupboard in a hallway or bathroom, balancing modern clean lines with historical texture and character.

Preserve painted pine furniture by positioning it away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to unpainted wood sections while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.

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