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Carved Oak Court Cupboard
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Carved Oak Court Cupboard

17th century
Description

Late 17th century carved oak corner cupboard . This is an unusually small Court cupboard and has a lovey old oak patina .

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Court Cupboard to the 17th Century.

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SA1242130
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AH53
Description
Late 17th century carved oak corner cupboard . This is an unusually small Court cupboard and has a lovey old oak patina .
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Court Cupboard to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242130
Dealers Internal Ref
AH53
Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026
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A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors.
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Archive I A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors.

Carved Oak Court Cupboard

Archive II A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors. View V
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors.
Carved Oak Court Cupboard
Ref: SA1242130
A dark carved oak court cupboard featuring an open upper shelf supported by turned balusters above two carved drawers and two panelled cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectCupboards
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved relief panels, Turned balusters, Floral carvings, Panelled doors
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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A court cupboard is a form of two-tiered wooden storage furniture originating in the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Historically used in dining spaces to display plate and store food or linens, it features an upper open shelf or canopy section supported by turned balusters above an enclosed lower cupboard base.

Traditional court cupboards were constructed primarily from solid oak timber using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden dowels or pegs. Decorative details were executed through hand-carved relief panels, turned columns, and wrought iron hardware.

Authentic period pieces show signs of age such as uneven hand-sawn timber, pegged joinery rather than modern screws, and natural oxidation within the interior grain. Original pieces often display hand-carved motifs with subtle variations in depth and proportion, alongside historic wear around handles and bases.

A court cupboard can serve as a focal statement piece in a hallway, dining room, or living space. Positioned against crisp neutral walls or dark botanical wallpaper, the piece provides architectural structure and visual balance when paired with contemporary ceramic lighting or understated accessories.

Dust regularly using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood timber. Avoid placing the cupboard in direct sunlight or adjacent to active heat sources to prevent cracking and timber shrinkage.
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