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Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian C1890
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Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian C1890

19th century
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Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet – Crittall, Braintree

A fantastic original industrial metal cupboard/cabinet with a great piece of British manufacturing history.

Originally from The Crittall Manufacturing Co., London & Braintree, famous for its pioneering steelwork and iconic Crittall windows.

The cabinet has a shelved interior providing useful storage and retains plenty of authentic industrial character and age-related patina.

The exterior has been wax polished, enhancing the aged metal finish while preserving its original industrial appearance.

A superb statement piece, ideal for a loft, workshop, kitchen, office, retail display or industrial-style interior.

Features:

Original industrial metal construction

Provenance from Crittall Co., London & Braintree

Shelved interior

Wax-polished finish

Authentic aged patina

Practical storage as well as a decorative statement piece

A substantial and unusual piece of British industrial furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Victorian Industrial Metal Cupboard to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232541
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Description
Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet – Crittall, Braintree
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A fantastic original industrial metal cupboard/cabinet with a great piece of British manufacturing history.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

Originally from The Crittall Manufacturing Co., London & Braintree, famous for its pioneering steelwork and iconic Crittall windows.

fig 1. A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle.
fig 1. Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian C1890

The cabinet has a shelved interior providing useful storage and retains plenty of authentic industrial character and age-related patina.

The exterior has been wax polished, enhancing the aged metal finish while preserving its original industrial appearance.

fig 2. A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle.
fig 2. Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian C1890

A superb statement piece, ideal for a loft, workshop, kitchen, office, retail display or industrial-style interior.

Features:

Original industrial metal construction

Provenance from Crittall Co., London & Braintree

Shelved interior

Wax-polished finish

Authentic aged patina

Practical storage as well as a decorative statement piece

A substantial and unusual piece of British industrial furniture.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Victorian Industrial Metal Cupboard to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232541
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cloverleaf Home Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle.

Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian C1890

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View IX
Archive X A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle. View X
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NR171DJ
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A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle.
Industrial Vintage Metal Cupboard / Cabinet Victorian c1890
Ref: SA1232541
A tall, narrow Victorian industrial metal cupboard featuring a single door with a dark grey patinated surface, riveted frame, brass number plaque, and latch handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Storage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSheet Steel, Wrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRiveted metal frame, Brass plaque, Latching mechanism, Angle iron legs
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian industrial metal cupboard originates from The Crittall Manufacturing Company of London and Braintree, dating around 1890. Constructed from sheet steel, wrought iron and brass, the piece exhibits a dark grey wax-polished finish that highlights its weathered surface patina. The tall, narrow storage cabinet includes a single door with a latch handle, angle iron legs, a small brass number plaque near the top, and a visible riveted frame construction. It measures 128 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Useful for storage, the interior contains shelves for organising items in a home. The industrial style suits rooms such as a kitchen, office, workshop, retail display, or a loft interior as a decorative storage statement piece.

FAQs

Victorian industrial metal furniture was primarily manufactured for utilitarian environments such as factories, workshops, and institutional offices during the late nineteenth century. These pieces prioritised structural integrity, fire resistance, and security, featuring heavy-gauge steel or iron construction with simple, unadorned silhouettes.

These cabinets were constructed using heavy sheet iron or steel, often reinforced with riveted angle-iron frames. Hardware typically included cast iron or brass latches, brass numbered plaques, and functional drop handles designed for heavy daily use.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces exhibit original construction details such as hand-riveted seams, rolled edges, cast or stamped brass hardware, and organic surface patination resulting from historic wear rather than artificial distress. Structural weight and thick-gauge metal are also key indicators.

Industrial metal cupboards provide visual texture and contrast when placed in contemporary minimalist, rustic, or dark academia interiors. They function effectively as hallway storage, bathroom linen cupboards, or drinks cabinets, balancing soft furnishings with a strong metallic element.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear microcrystalline wax to protect against moisture and further oxidisation. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or water-based solutions that can accelerate rust formation.
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