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 char...