Superb mid 18th.c Georgian oak tack cupboard, linen press or wardrobe c.1760. In two pieces with a two door cupboard top fitted with a brass hanging rail and a row of 12 turned peg hooks along the back edge. Internal depth of the top is 21". On a base with with an open top to allow for extra hanging length inside (57" from the top of the rail) over three short and two long drawers. Broad moulded cornice over lovely arch top raised and fielded panel doors with unusual burr walnut veneer crossbanding. Architectural fluted column pilasters flanking the doors, note how the moulding steps forward top and bottom to emphasise this detail. Rectangular raised and fielded panels above the drawers, cock beaded drawer fronts retaining the original brass swan neck handles. Deep moulded trim around the base balancing the broad multiple mouldings at the waist. Raised and fielded oak panels at the sides, oak drawer linings and backboards. Key supplied for the right hand door (note the little wooden bolt on the left hand door). Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 58" (147.5 cm)

Height: 80" (203 cm)

Depth: 26.5" (67.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

203cm (79.92")

Width

147.5cm (58.07")

Depth

67.5cm (26.57")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Tack Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1232742

Dealers Internal Reference

38531

Dealers Notes

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Description

Superb mid 18th.c Georgian oak tack cupboard, linen press or wardrobe c.1760.

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In two pieces with a two door cupboard top fitted with a brass hanging rail and a row of 12 turned peg hooks along the back edge.

Collinge Antiques

Internal depth of the top is 21". On a base with with an open top to allow for extra hanging length inside (57" from the top of the rail) over three short and two long drawers. Broad moulded cornice over lovely arch top raised and fielded panel doors with unusual burr walnut veneer crossbanding. Architectural fluted column pilasters flanking the doors, note how the moulding steps forward top and bottom to emphasise this detail. Rectangular raised and fielded panels above the drawers, cock beaded drawer fronts retaining the original brass swan neck handles. Deep moulded trim around the base balancing the broad multiple mouldings at the waist. Raised and fielded oak panels at the sides, oak drawer linings and backboards. Key supplied for the right hand door (note the little wooden bolt on the left hand door). Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 58" (147.5 cm)

Height: 80" (203 cm)

Depth: 26.5" (67.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

203cm (79.92")

Width

147.5cm (58.07")

Depth

67.5cm (26.57")

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Tack Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1232742

Dealers Internal Ref

38531

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A Georgian tack cupboard is a large wooden storage cabinet produced during the Georgian era, typically between 1714 and 1837. Historically placed in country estates, utility rooms, or tack rooms, these cabinets were used to store equestrian equipment, household linens, or provisions, often featuring twin upper doors over a base containing drawers.

18th-century cupboards were predominantly constructed using native hard woods such as English oak, walnut, or mahogany. Construction involved hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, hand-dovetailed drawer boxes, fielded or ogee panel doors, and hand-cast brass hardware including swan-neck drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian oak pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including irregular hand-sawn wood markings on backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints, and oak peg fastenings. Hardware often leaves historical footprint outlines on the timber, and genuine period pieces show uneven surface patination developed naturally over centuries.

A substantial oak press cupboard works well as a focal piece in a spacious hallway, dining area, or master bedroom. Pairing the heavy dark timber with neutral wall tones, linen textiles, and minimal modern decor creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Antique oak furniture requires placement away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking. Periodic application of a high-quality beeswax polish protects the finish and preserves the patina, while dusting should be done with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.

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