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19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet

19th century
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19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet. Dating from the Napoleon III period the cupboard (also known as a buffet a deux corps) was probably constructed in Normandy around 1870. Made from solid cherry with a rich warm golden colour it offers a large amount of storage & would make an amazing kitchen or living room piece. It is fully restored, polished & ready for your home; the locks have the original key & have been serviced.

Dimensions:

Height: 227cm

Width: 132cm

Depth 61cm

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this French Cherry Wood Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1230517
Dealers Internal Reference
AF166
Description
19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet.
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Dating from the Napoleon III period the cupboard (also known as a buffet a deux corps) was probably constructed in Normandy around 1870.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Made from solid cherry with a rich warm golden colour it offers a large amount of storage & would make an amazing kitchen or living room piece. It is fully restored, polished & ready for your home; the locks have the original key & have been serviced.

fig 1. A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.
fig 1. 19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet

Dimensions:

Height: 227cm

Width: 132cm

Depth 61cm

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.
fig 2. 19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this French Cherry Wood Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230517
Dealers Internal Ref
AF166
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.
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Archive I A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.

19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet

Archive II A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons. View VII
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Telephone 07939 220041 or 07785 737055
Location
The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardanthony
Verified Since Nov 2023
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.
19th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Two Part Housekeeper’s Cupboard / Storage Cabinet
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A two-part French solid cherry wood housekeepers cupboard featuring double fielded panel doors, twin drawers, and brass escutcheons.
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A French housekeepers cupboard, often referred to as a buffet deux corps, is a traditional two-part storage cabinet originating in rural France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These cabinets feature upper and lower cupboard sections designed to store household linens, tableware, and domestic supplies.

Craftsmen typically utilised native European hardwoods and fruitwoods such as cherry, walnut, oak, and pearwood for French provincial furniture. Construction involved mortise and tenon joinery, raised field panels, and brass hardware including escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display evidence of hand-planed timber, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and natural shrinkage or patination on original hardware and cabinet backs. Additionally, timber species like native cherry wood exhibit distinct grain figures and warm patination acquired over generations.

A large French timber cabinet serves as a focal point in a dining room, kitchen, or hallway to add architectural weight and warm tones. Pairing the natural wood grain with neutral linen textiles, simple ceramic vessels, or contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep solid wood furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading of the finish. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth to nourish the wood and preserve the protective patina.
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