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Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard C.1770
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Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard C.1770

18th century
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Superb late 18th.c French oak housekeepers cupboard c.1770. Of impressive scale, standing very nearly eight feet tall. Built in two sections (plus cornice) with a two door cupboard top fitted with two shelves (internal depth 16"), over a deeper two door cupboard base with a single shelf inside (internal depth 21"). Slim flared and moulded cornice over a moulded frieze carved with an eight pointed star or sun motif at the centre. Beautifully shaped raised and fielded panels to both sets of doors, set within moulded surrounds and featuring further star motifs. Note the long decorative polished steel escutcheon plates and hinges to the doors. Attractively shaped apron and legs, carved with a fan detail at the centre and a scroll to the front feet. Oak panelled sides and back. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 62" (157.5 cm)

Height: 95" (241.5 cm)

Depth: 24" (61 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
241.5cm (95.08")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1199713
Dealers Internal Reference
35617
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Superb late 18th.c French oak housekeepers cupboard c.1770. Of impressive scale, standing very nearly eight feet tall.
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Built in two sections (plus cornice) with a two door cupboard top fitted with two shelves (internal depth 16"), over a deeper two door cupboard base with a single shelf inside (internal depth 21").
Collinge Antiques

Slim flared and moulded cornice over a moulded frieze carved with an eight pointed star or sun motif at the centre. Beautifully shaped raised and fielded panels to both sets of doors, set within moulded surrounds and featuring further star motifs. Note the long decorative polished steel escutcheon plates and hinges to the doors. Attractively shaped apron and legs, carved with a fan detail at the centre and a scroll to the front feet. Oak panelled sides and back. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 62" (157.5 cm)

Height: 95" (241.5 cm)

Depth: 24" (61 cm)

Height
241.5cm (95.08")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Housekeepers Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199713
Dealers Internal Ref
35617
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet.

Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard c.1770

Archive II A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View II
Archive III A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View III
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Archive V A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View VI
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Archive VIII A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View VIII
Archive IX A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View IX
Archive X A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet. View X
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Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
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A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet.
Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard c.1770
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A tall two-tier 18th-century French oak housekeepers cupboard featuring carved fielded panels, long metal escutcheons, and a shaped apron with scrolled feet.
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Originating in 18th-century rural France, a housekeepers cupboard, often designed as a buffet deux corps, is a large two-tier timber storage unit used for storing household linens, tableware, and pantry items.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from solid regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or fruitwood, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery along with hand-forged iron or steel escutcheons and hinges.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-sawn timber marks, wooden peg construction, fielded panel doors with hand-carved Louis XV scroll motifs, and extended iron external barrel hinges.

A tall oak cupboard functions as a focal storage piece in modern dining spaces, kitchens, or spacious hallways, pairing effectively with neutral plastered walls and natural linen textiles.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to preserve the wood finish.
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