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18th Century Carved Oak Cupboard on Chest
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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18th Century Carved Oak Cupboard on Chest

18th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A fine mid-18th-century carved oak cupboard on chest base, dating to circa 1750. Constructed in two separate pieces for ease of transportation, the carved frieze has a drawer to the front, above a pair of richly carved panelled doors, decorated with charming cherub motifs amidst scrolling foliage and foliate ornament. The doors open to reveal a single shelf inside.

The cupboard sits on a substantial chest base, comprising two short over two long graduated drawers, retaining attractive brass ring handles. The drawers and base are extensively carved with scrolling acanthus-style foliage and floral decoration, complementing the elaborate carving of the upper section.

Presented in a softly bleached raw oak finish, highlighting the depth and detail of the original carving. A characterful and decorative antique piece with excellent presence, suitable for both traditional and modern interiors.

W 143cm (56.25")

D 56cm (22")

H 163cm (64.25")

Cupboard interior

W 121.5cm (47.75")

D 41cm (16.25")

H 68cm (26.75")

Physical Dimensions
Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231516
Dealers Internal Reference
SNE260826A
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Description
A fine mid-18th-century carved oak cupboard on chest base, dating to circa 1750. Constructed in two separate pieces for ease of transportation, the carved frieze has a drawer to the front, above a pair of richly carved panelled doors, decorated with charming cherub motifs amidst scrolling foliage and foliate ornament. The doors open to reveal a single shelf inside.
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The cupboard sits on a substantial chest base, comprising two short over two long graduated drawers, retaining attractive brass ring handles.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The drawers and base are extensively carved with scrolling acanthus-style foliage and floral decoration, complementing the elaborate carving of the upper section.

fig 1. An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Cupboard on Chest

Presented in a softly bleached raw oak finish, highlighting the depth and detail of the original carving. A characterful and decorative antique piece with excellent presence, suitable for both traditional and modern interiors.

W 143cm (56.25")

D 56cm (22")

H 163cm (64.25")

Cupboard interior

W 121.5cm (47.75")

D 41cm (16.25")

H 68cm (26.75")

Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231516
Dealers Internal Ref
SNE260826A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Archive I An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts.

18th Century Carved Oak Cupboard on Chest

Archive II An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View II
Archive III An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts. View XI
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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
Location
White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts.
18th Century Carved Oak Cupboard on Chest
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An 18th-century light oak two-piece cupboard on chest featuring detailed hand-carved foliate panels, cherub motifs, and carved drawer fronts.
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A cupboard on chest is a two-tier storage piece combining an upper cabinet fitted with doors over a lower section composed of drawers, historically used for storing linens and clothing.

Pieces from this era were constructed primarily from solid European oak, utilizing hand-cut joinery, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and hand-carved decorative relief panels.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed rear panels, minor irregularities in the hand-carved ornamentation, historical timber shrinkage, and original pegged construction methods.

Designers frequently position substantial oak pieces as focal anchors in hallways, dining areas, or master bedrooms, balancing the detailed carved woodwork against neutral wall finishes and simplified modern furnishings.

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