A Pair of Georgian Style Bedside Cupboards 1920 - 1940

Name: A Pair of Georgian Style Bedside Cupboards
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233286
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period1920 - 1940
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTambour doors, Tray top galleries, Brass swan-neck handles, Square straight legs
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

A pair of Georgian style bedside cupboards dating from 1930 is constructed from mahogany in a warm brown colour with a polished finish. Each piece has a tray top gallery with cut-out handles, slatted tambour doors secured by small axe head handles, and a single lower drawer fitted with a brass swan-neck handle on penny ring back plates. The structure is raised on square straight legs. Each cupboard measures 79 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. These compact bedside cabinets suit placement beside a bed in a bedroom setting, providing concealed storage behind the tambour doors alongside accessible drawer space. The traditional English Country House aesthetic complements classic interiors, offering practical surfaces for lamps, books, and nighttime necessities while maintaining a slender footprint suited to smaller sleeping quarters or guest rooms.

FAQs

Georgian style bedside cupboards, often referred to as night commodes or pot cupboards, originated in 18th-century Britain. They typically feature tray tops with cut-out handles, tambour or panelled doors, and square legs designed for functional bedroom storage.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, prized for rich grain and durability. Secondary woods such as oak or pine were used for interior drawer linings, complemented by cast brass handles and slatted tambour doors.

Authentic 18th-century pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed joints, hand-sawn secondary timber, and natural wear around handles and feet. Look for original brass hardware, authentic oxidisation on untreated internal wood surfaces, and minor construction irregularities inherent to historic hand craftsmanship.

Pair dark mahogany cupboards with neutral walls, linen bedding, and contemporary brass lighting to create a balanced contrast. The compact footprint also allows these pieces to function effectively as side tables in a living room or library setting.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish every few months following the wood grain direction. Keep the cabinets away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, and finish fading.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

A Pair of Georgian Style Bedside Cupboards