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18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard
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18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Wonderful 18th century Yorkshire housekeepers cupboard with very good storage. 1790.

Splits into two parts for delivery.

Code: 9131

Dimensions:

W: 72.5" (184.2 cm)

H: 84" (213.4 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175117
Dealers Internal Reference
9131
Description
Wonderful 18th century Yorkshire housekeepers cupboard with very good storage. 1790.

Splits into two parts for delivery.

Code: 9131

Dimensions:

W: 72.5" (184.2 cm)

H: 84" (213.4 cm)

D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1175117
Dealers Internal Ref
9131
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet.

18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard

Archive II An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet. View IX
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet.
18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard
Ref: SA1175117
An 18th-century painted housekeepers cupboard featuring fielded panel upper doors, three central drawers, and lower storage cabinets on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectCupboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Pine
  • ColourOff White
  • MotifsFielded panels, Bracket feet, Wooden knob handles, Two-section construction
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 184 cm (72 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 18th century Yorkshire housekeeper's cupboard is an authentic Georgian piece made from painted pine. The furniture stands on bracket feet and is finished in an off-white colour with visible signs of wear and age. The two-section construction incorporates fielded panels on the upper and lower doors, alongside three central drawers fitted with wooden knob handles and simple moulding details around the frames. Standing 213 cm high, 184 cm wide and 52 cm deep, the cupboard offers extensive storage capacity for domestic settings. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse storage unit provides practical utility and traditional character. It suits placement in a spacious kitchen, pantry, or dining room to store tableware, linens, and provisions. The substantial proportions and neutral paint finish allow the piece to complement traditional or transitional interior schemes while providing accessible tiered storage behind the panelled doors and drawers.

FAQs

A housekeepers cupboard is a large, freestanding two-part storage cabinet that originated in British country houses during the 18th century. Typically situated in service quarters or estate kitchens, it was used by the head housekeeper to store linens, preserves, and household supplies under lock and key.

These cupboards were predominantly built using native British hardwoods or softwoods such as oak, pine, and elm. Construction relied on hand-cut dovetail joints, fielded door panels, hand-forged iron hinges, and turned wooden or brass handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular dovetail jointing inside drawers, and original wooden or iron pegging. Secondary woods like pine were commonly used for internal drawer linings and backboards, often showing historical wear and hand-tool marks.

A housekeepers cupboard serves as a functional statement piece in open-plan kitchens, dining rooms, or large hallways for concealed storage. Pairing the muted, aged paintwork with contemporary ceramics or architectural foliage creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Painted antique surfaces should be kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement and flaking paint. Dusting with a soft dry cloth is recommended, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or solvent-based polishes that can degrade historical paint finishes.
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