Antique Oak Corner Cupboard 19th Century

Name: Antique Oak Corner Cupboard (Circa 1790s)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA421324
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCorner Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Mahogany, Marquetry Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsShell inlay, Crossbanding, Moulded cornice, Single panel door
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Georgian corner cabinet originates from around 1800. Constructed from oak and mahogany with marquetry inlay, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with contrasting crossbanded borders. Details visible include a moulded cornice, an intricate arched inlay surrounding a central shell motif on the single panel door, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and two visible iron strap hinges. The solid construction measures 117 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Suitable for an empty corner in a dining room, hallway, or living room, this wall-hanging cupboard provides functional storage while adding traditional English country house character to an interior. The fitted interior shelves hold glassware, crockery, or everyday items, making efficient use of otherwise unused architectural space.

FAQs

Late 18th-century Georgian corner cupboards were designed to optimise space in dining rooms and parlours, typically featuring native hardwoods, single or double panelled doors, decorative mouldings, and neoclassical marquetry motifs such as shell or oval inlays.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from English oak or mahogany, using hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and decorative contrast inlays like satinwood or fruitwood. Hardware typically included hand-forged brass escutcheons and H-hinges.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planed backboards, original irregular iron nails, natural timber shrinkage around panel joints, and historical oxidisation on non-refinished interior surfaces.

Corner cupboards can be wall-mounted in unused dining room, hallway, or bathroom corners to add vertical interest and discreet storage, pairing well with neutral wall paint and modern structural ceramics.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the timber grain, ensuring the cabinet is positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent timber split.

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