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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table
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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

19th century
Description

An antique English Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard pot cupboard lamp table, well proportioned and made in solid mahogany with a rich warm colour and attractive figuring to the top. The square top sits above turned supports with an open shelf and a single cupboard below, raised on neat turned feet.

Originally designed as a bedside cupboard, often referred to as a pot cupboard, this piece would have been used in Victorian bedrooms before indoor plumbing. The lower cupboard was intended to house a chamber pot while the upper section provided space for a candle, water jug or personal items.

The turned supports and simple well-balanced proportions reflect practical Victorian design, while the use of mahogany gives the piece a more refined appearance than many everyday examples and shows it was made to a better standard.

Today it makes a highly versatile piece, ideal as a bedside table, lamp stand or compact side cabinet, offering useful storage while retaining its original character.

Condition report:

In good condition for its age with a nice colour and finish. Some age-related marks and wear to the top as expected with use. Structurally sound and ready for use.

Dimensions:

Height 73.2 cm (28.82 in)

Width 46 cm (18.11 in)

Depth 34.7 cm (13.66 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Antique English Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard pot cupboard lamp table for sale with UK and worldwide shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.2cm (28.82")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34.7cm (13.66")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208486
Dealers Internal Reference
3081
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An antique English Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard pot cupboard lamp table, well proportioned and made in solid mahogany with a rich warm colour and attractive figuring to the top.
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The square top sits above turned supports with an open shelf and a single cupboard below, raised on neat turned feet.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

Originally designed as a bedside cupboard, often referred to as a pot cupboard, this piece would have been used in Victorian bedrooms before indoor plumbing. The lower cupboard was intended to house a chamber pot while the upper section provided space for a candle, water jug or personal items.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle.
fig 2. Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

The turned supports and simple well-balanced proportions reflect practical Victorian design, while the use of mahogany gives the piece a more refined appearance than many everyday examples and shows it was made to a better standard.

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle.
fig 3. Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

Today it makes a highly versatile piece, ideal as a bedside table, lamp stand or compact side cabinet, offering useful storage while retaining its original character.

Condition report:

In good condition for its age with a nice colour and finish. Some age-related marks and wear to the top as expected with use. Structurally sound and ready for use.

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle.
fig 4. Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

Dimensions:

Height 73.2 cm (28.82 in)

Width 46 cm (18.11 in)

Depth 34.7 cm (13.66 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Antique English Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard pot cupboard lamp table for sale with UK and worldwide shipping.

Height
73.2cm (28.82")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34.7cm (13.66")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208486
Dealers Internal Ref
3081
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle.

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard Pot Cupboard Lamp Table

Archive II A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany bedside cupboard featuring a top tier, an open central shelf supported by turned pillars, and a single lower cupboard door with a brass handle. View IV
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A Victorian pot cupboard, also known as a nightstand or night commode, was originally designed during the 19th century to conceal chamber pots beside the bed prior to the widespread introduction of indoor plumbing.

Victorian cabinetmakers primarily utilized dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, frequently featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, turned columns, and solid panelled doors.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display signs of age on the interior surfaces, hand-planed back panels, original brass hardware, and hand-turned column detailing typical of mid-to-late 19th-century production.

A Victorian pot cupboard functions effectively as a bedside table, a living room lamp table, or a compact hallway storage cabinet paired with contemporary lighting and art.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping it away from direct heat sources to protect the wood finish.
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