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Antique Victorian Mahogany & Exotic Hardwood Bedside Cupboard C.1890
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Antique Victorian Mahogany & Exotic Hardwood Bedside Cupboard C.1890

19th century
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A late Victorian bedside cupboard with particularly impressive, highly figured exotic hardwood veneers to the top and front, with mahogany to the sides. The moulded top features a shaped gallery back and is set over the single door with moulded fielded panels framed by reeded stiles and opening to a single raised shelf, all raised on a plinth base.

Very good antique condition with only minor surface wear commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

H: 87 W: 39.5 D: 37 cm

Top surface height: 79 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard to the Victorian era.

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SA1208840
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3694
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Description
A late Victorian bedside cupboard with particularly impressive, highly figured exotic hardwood veneers to the top and front, with mahogany to the sides.
The moulded top features a shaped gallery back and is set over the single door with moulded fielded panels framed by reeded stiles and opening to a single raised shelf, all raised on a plinth base.
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fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany and exotic wood bedside cupboard featuring a carved top gallery, panelled door with brass drop handle, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany & Exotic Hardwood Bedside Cupboard C.1890

Very good antique condition with only minor surface wear commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

H: 87 W: 39.5 D: 37 cm

Top surface height: 79 cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bedside Cupboard to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208840
Dealers Internal Ref
3694
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A late Victorian mahogany and exotic wood bedside cupboard featuring a carved top gallery, panelled door with brass drop handle, and a solid plinth base.
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Exotic Hardwood Bedside Cupboard c.1890
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A late Victorian mahogany and exotic wood bedside cupboard featuring a carved top gallery, panelled door with brass drop handle, and a solid plinth base.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian pot cupboards were designed in the 19th century primarily for bedroom use to conceal chamber pots and provide a surface for oil lamps or washware. As indoor plumbing evolved toward the late 19th century, these small pedestals transitioned into decorative bedside cupboards used for general storage.

Late Victorian cabinetmakers commonly utilized solid mahogany frames combined with figured wood veneers, such as rosewood or walnut. Construction features typically include hand-cut joinery, solid plinth bases, field-panelled doors, and cast brass fittings.

Authentic pieces from around 1890 display hand-planed backboards, age-appropriate timber oxidisation on unfinished interior surfaces, and genuine patina on brass hardware. The presence of natural shrinkage marks and traditional drawer or door fitting techniques also signals age.

A Victorian bedside cupboard functions effectively as a compact nightstand alongside modern bed frames or as an occasional end table in a living room. Pairing dark, figured timber with minimalist modern ceramics or a modern desk lamp creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and timber bleaching.
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