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English Works Office Cupboard C.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door
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English Works Office Cupboard C.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door

19th century
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Description

Late 19th century English works office cupboard with eight drawers, twin doors and a hidden rear access panel. A quirky, practical piece full of industrial character

Why We Love These … Furniture from working environments often has the most personality, and this cupboard is a perfect example. Its unconventional layout, hidden rear access and honest materials make it both fascinating and highly usable. Practical, distinctive and full of charm, it is a piece that rewards closer inspection.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Late 19th Century Circa 1880

• Origin: England

• Style: Works / office storage furniture

• Materials: Mahogany and beech, with later painted top

• Dimensions: H: 90cm (35.4") | W: 74cm (29.1") | D: 52cm (20.5")

• Condition:

• Good overall condition

• Original surface retained to cupboard doors

• Later painted top

• Wear consistent with age and use

• Notable Details:

• Eight drawers

• Cupboards behind twin doors

• Hidden rear door

• Drop‑handle pulls

• Mounted on castors

• Decorative Appeal:

• A rare and quirky piece with strong industrial character

• Versatility:

• Ideal for storage in offices, kitchens, studios or retail spaces

• Collectibility:

• Original works furniture is increasingly sought after for its authenticity and utility

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Office Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223287
Dealers Internal Reference
CA014
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Description
Late 19th century English works office cupboard with eight drawers, twin doors and a hidden rear access panel. A quirky, practical piece full of industrial character
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Why We Love These … Furniture from working environments often has the most personality, and this cupboard is a perfect example.
Whites Antiques

Its unconventional layout, hidden rear access and honest materials make it both fascinating and highly usable. Practical, distinctive and full of charm, it is a piece that rewards closer inspection.

fig 1. A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors.
fig 1. English Works Office Cupboard C.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Late 19th Century Circa 1880

• Origin: England

• Style: Works / office storage furniture

• Materials: Mahogany and beech, with later painted top

fig 2. A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors.
fig 2. English Works Office Cupboard C.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door

• Dimensions: H: 90cm (35.4") | W: 74cm (29.1") | D: 52cm (20.5")

• Condition:

• Good overall condition

• Original surface retained to cupboard doors

• Later painted top

• Wear consistent with age and use

• Notable Details:

fig 3. A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors.
fig 3. English Works Office Cupboard C.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door

• Eight drawers

• Cupboards behind twin doors

• Hidden rear door

• Drop‑handle pulls

• Mounted on castors

• Decorative Appeal:

• A rare and quirky piece with strong industrial character

• Versatility:

• Ideal for storage in offices, kitchens, studios or retail spaces

• Collectibility:

• Original works furniture is increasingly sought after for its authenticity and utility

• Delivery is not included

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Office Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223287
Dealers Internal Ref
CA014
Whites Antiques
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White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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Archive I A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors.

English Works Office Cupboard c.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door

Archive II A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View VIII
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Archive X A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors. View XI
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A late 19th-century dark mahogany office cupboard featuring two recessed panel doors, central brass keyhole escutcheon, plinth base, and fitted metal castors.
English Works Office Cupboard c.1880 with Drawers, Cupboard Storage & Hidden Rear Door
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Late Victorian office cupboards were built for commercial utility, featuring clean geometric moulding, recessed door panels, robust locking mechanisms, and smooth-rolling castors to allow reorganisation within busy offices and works premises.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often utilizing pine as a secondary timber for internal framing and drawer linings, assembled using hand-cut dovetail and mortise-and-tenon joints.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hardware such as brass keyhole escutcheons and stamped wheel castors, hand-cut joinery, natural shrinkage marks along solid wood panels, and genuine wear patterns consistent with commercial use.

This versatile storage piece functions effectively in modern spaces as a hallway console, a dining room drinks cabinet, or an elegant home office storage solution for contemporary electronics and documents.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement.
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