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Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard C.1770
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Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard C.1770

18th century
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Superb late 18th.c French oak housekeepers cupboard c.1770. Of impressive scale, standing very nearly eight feet tall. Built in two sections (plus cornice) with a two door cupboard top fitted with two shelves (internal depth 16"), over a deeper two door cupboard base with a single shelf inside (internal depth 21"). Slim flared and moulded cornice over a moulded frieze carved with an eight pointed star or sun motif at the centre. Beautifully shaped raised and fielded panels to both sets of doors, set within moulded surrounds and featuring further star motifs. Note the long decorative polished steel escutcheon plates and hinges to the doors. Attractively shaped apron and legs, carved with a fan detail at the centre and a scroll to the front feet. Oak panelled sides and back. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 62" (157.5 cm)

Height: 95" (241.5 cm)

Depth: 24" (61 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
241.5cm (95.08")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Housekeeper Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1241486
Dealers Internal Reference
35617
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Superb late 18th.c French oak housekeepers cupboard c.1770. Of impressive scale, standing very nearly eight feet tall.
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Built in two sections (plus cornice) with a two door cupboard top fitted with two shelves (internal depth 16"), over a deeper two door cupboard base with a single shelf inside (internal depth 21").
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Slim flared and moulded cornice over a moulded frieze carved with an eight pointed star or sun motif at the centre. Beautifully shaped raised and fielded panels to both sets of doors, set within moulded surrounds and featuring further star motifs. Note the long decorative polished steel escutcheon plates and hinges to the doors. Attractively shaped apron and legs, carved with a fan detail at the centre and a scroll to the front feet. Oak panelled sides and back. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 62" (157.5 cm)

Height: 95" (241.5 cm)

Depth: 24" (61 cm)

Height
241.5cm (95.08")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Housekeeper Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241486
Dealers Internal Ref
35617
Collinge Antiques
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An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet.

Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard C.1770

Archive II An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet. View XIV
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Telephone 01492 580022
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Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
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An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet.
Tall 18th.c. French Oak Housekeeper's Cupboard c.1770
Ref: SA1241486
An 18th-century French provincial oak housekeepers cupboard featuring two upper and two lower moulded panel doors with carved star motifs and cabriole feet.
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  • ObjectHousekeepers Cupboard
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLouis XV carved panels, Carved star rosettes, Cabriole feet, Iron escutcheon plates
  • SizeH 241.5 cm (95 in) x W 157.5 cm (62 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This eighteenth century French provincial housekeeper's cupboard originates from around 1770 and is built from solid oak with a dark brown waxed finish and iron hardware. The piece comes in two sections beneath a slim flared cornice and a moulded frieze centred with a carved star motif. Both the upper and lower pairs of cupboard doors have shaped raised and fielded panels surrounded by moulding, embellished with carved star rosettes in the top corners, and secured with long polished steel hinges and escutcheon plates. The base stands on short cabriole feet with a scrolled front and an attractively shaped apron centred with a carved fan detail, while the interior provides storage across multiple fitted shelves. Measuring 241.5 cm high, 157.5 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, this large storage furniture stands at an impressive scale suited to traditional country kitchens, dining rooms, or spacious hallways. The traditional proportions and classic French chateau aesthetic allow it to function as a striking standalone display and storage cabinet for tableware, linens, or dry goods in a contemporary interior setting.

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A French housekeepers cupboard, often termed a buffet deux-corps, is a tall two-piece cabinet designed during the 18th century to store household linens, tableware, and pantry goods.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed using solid native hardwoods like oak, walnut, or fruitwood, held together with wooden peg joinery and fitted with hand-forged iron hardware.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-pegged mortise and tenon joints, uneven aging on rear backboards, and natural oxidisation around original iron keyplates.

A large oak cupboard functions as a freestanding kitchen pantry, a dining room china cabinet, or a primary linen storage unit within a main bedroom suite.

Preserve the oak surface by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year and keeping the cabinet away from direct heat radiators or excessive humidity.
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