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Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard
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Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
Description

An Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard.  The top section having a cornice with a 2 door cupboard beneath, one with working lock and key.  The base has 2 over 3 drawers and it stands on bracket feet.

This piece could be placed in any room of your home providing both character and essential storage.

It is in original condition, with the original paint finish and has wear and tear commensurate with age and use but stands sturdily.

Width 133 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 200 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Irish Painted Press Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09597064
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Wide hand-sawn pine backboards: traditional joinery from before mechanised plank milling.
Through-tenon joints on the side panels: solid hand-crafted cabinet construction.
Dark painted surface with heavy crazing and wear: aged painted finish.
Shaped bracket feet with rounded lower edges: natural wear from long domestic service.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228152
Dealers Internal Reference
5487
Dealers Notes

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Description
An Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard.  The top section having a cornice with a 2 door cupboard beneath, one with working lock and key.  The base has 2 over 3 drawers and it stands on bracket feet.
fig 1. An early 19th-century Irish painted pine press cupboard with two panelled upper doors over a base section containing five drawers.
fig 1. Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard

This piece could be placed in any room of your home providing both character and essential storage.

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It is in original condition, with the original paint finish and has wear and tear commensurate with age and use but stands sturdily.
The Old Yard

Width 133 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 200 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Irish Painted Press Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09597064
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Wide hand-sawn pine backboards: traditional joinery from before mechanised plank milling.
Through-tenon joints on the side panels: solid hand-crafted cabinet construction.
Dark painted surface with heavy crazing and wear: aged painted finish.
Shaped bracket feet with rounded lower edges: natural wear from long domestic service.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228152
Dealers Internal Ref
5487
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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Archive I An early 19th-century Irish painted pine press cupboard with two panelled upper doors over a base section containing five drawers.

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An early 19th-century Irish painted pine press cupboard with two panelled upper doors over a base section containing five drawers.
Early 19th C. Irish Painted Pine Press Cupboard
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An early 19th-century Irish painted pine press cupboard with two panelled upper doors over a base section containing five drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLinen Presses & Armoires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIrish Vernacular
  • MaterialPine, Paint, Iron
  • ColourReddish Brown
  • MotifsFielded door panels, Turned wooden knobs, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This early 19th-century Irish vernacular press cupboard is fashioned from pine with an original reddish-brown painted finish. The upper section comprises a moulded cornice above two panelled doors, while the lower base section contains five drawers arranged in two small drawers over three graduated long drawers. Turned wooden knobs serve as drawer pulls, and the entire structure is supported by bracket feet. Visible signs of age and use include wear and tear on the painted surfaces. Standing 200 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, the large cabinet provides substantial storage capacity. The rustic farmhouse piece fits well in a variety of domestic settings, including a hallway, bedroom, or living room, where it supplies practical storage alongside traditional period character.

FAQs

An Irish press cupboard is a regional variant of the traditional linen press, featuring a two-part construction with an upper cabinet for folded linens and a lower chest of drawers. Typically crafted from pine and painted, these pieces were essential functional storage items in 18th and 19th-century Irish households.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed using hand-planed Scots pine or white pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails and wooden trunnels. The exteriors were usually finished with scumble glazes, milk paint, or oil-based paints, complemented by hand-turned wooden knobs and field-panelled doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-tooling such as saw marks on the backboards, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and naturally aged paint finishes showing layered wear around handles and keyholes. Irish country pieces often feature distinct local proportions, simple bracket feet, and robust panel construction.

A press cupboard serves as a focal point in a dining room, hallway, or bedroom, providing concealed storage for modern living. Pairing the painted timber structure against modern neutral walls creates depth and textural contrast within both traditional and contemporary design schemes.

Maintain the original painted finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. To preserve historic paint layers and prevent flaking, keep the item away from direct heat sources and maintain stable humidity levels.
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