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Early 20th Century Oak Court Cupboard
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Early 20th Century Oak Court Cupboard

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 October 2026 · Martlesham Antiques
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Early 20th Century carved oak court cupboard, the top section consisting of a carved frieze with hanging acorns either side, over two cupboard doors with carved oval panels opening to reveal a large compartment space, pillars either side of the doors in the form of gentleman figure heads, the bottom section consisting of two oak lined drawers with the original handles and two cupboard doors below opening to reveal a single fixed shelf, profusely carved all over and the cupboard door fronts having arched panels at the top and decorative inlaid pattern below, either side of the base there is carved floral decoration and a floral frieze separating the drawers from the cupboard doors. In fantastic condition and having a lovely warm rich oak colour. Circa 1910.

35" x 17 3/4" x 60" high

89cms x 45cms x 153cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Court Cupboard to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088455
Dealers Internal Reference
3691
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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Early 20th Century carved oak court cupboard, the top section consisting of a carved frieze with hanging acorns either side, over two cupboard doors with carved oval panels opening to reveal a large compartment space, pillars either side of the doors in the form of gentleman figure heads, the bottom section consisting of two oak lined drawers with the original handles and two cupboard doors below opening to reveal a single fixed shelf, profusely carved all over and the cupboard door fronts having arched panels at the top and decorative inlaid pattern below, either side of the base there is carved floral decoration and a floral frieze separating the drawers from the cupboard doors. In fantastic condition and having a lovely warm rich oak colour. Circa 1910.

35" x 17 3/4" x 60" high

89cms x 45cms x 153cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Court Cupboard to the 1920s.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088455
Dealers Internal Ref
3691
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A carved dark oak court cupboard featuring arcaded door panels, turned bulbous supports, and geometric inlay details. SOLD12 OCT 26
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Archive I A carved dark oak court cupboard featuring arcaded door panels, turned bulbous supports, and geometric inlay details. SOLD12 OCT 26

Early 20th Century Oak Court Cupboard

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A carved dark oak court cupboard featuring arcaded door panels, turned bulbous supports, and geometric inlay details.
Early 20th Century oak court cupboard
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A carved dark oak court cupboard featuring arcaded door panels, turned bulbous supports, and geometric inlay details.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArcaded panels, Bulbous supports, Geometric marquetry, Carved lunettes
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early 20th century Jacobean Revival court cupboard is formed of solid oak in a dark brown timber colour with a warm, rich finish. The upper section comprises a carved frieze flanked by hanging acorn drops, above two cupboard doors with arcaded panels and pillars shaped as gentleman figure heads. The lower section contains two drawers fitted with original drop handles above a floral frieze, leading to two lower cupboard doors featuring arched panels at the top and geometric marquetry below, all flanked by carved floral decoration on the stiles. Standing on block feet, the piece measures 153 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. In a modern interior, this cupboard serves as a practical storage cabinet in a dining room, hallway, or living space to hold tableware, books, or linens. The enclosed compartments and oak-lined drawers keep belongings tidy, while the flat top surface provides display space for lamps, framed photographs, or decorative objects. The heavy ornamentation and dark timber finish anchor traditional interior schemes, adding architectural presence and period character to country house, period revival, or eclectic rooms.

FAQs

A court cupboard is a traditional tiered wooden storage cabinet originating in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, typically featuring an upper recessed cupboard section supported by carved columns or balusters over a lower cupboard base.

Traditionally crafted from solid English oak, these cupboards feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, wooden peg construction, and hand-carved decorative details such as lunettes, arcaded panels, and turned bulbous supports.

Authentic period and early twentieth-century revival pieces display solid oak construction, visible peg joinery, deep carved arcading, geometric marquetry, and natural patination along high-touch surfaces.

Balance the visual weight and rich timber tones of an oak court cupboard by positioning it against neutral walls, pairing it with minimal modern ceramics, or using it as a central storage feature in a hallway or dining room.

Maintain solid oak furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, and avoiding placement near direct heat sources or in areas with extreme humidity fluctuations.
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