What is a Georgian oak press cupboard?

A Georgian oak press cupboard is a two-part storage cabinet originating from the 18th century, featuring an upper cupboard with double doors above a base section containing drawers.

What materials and construction methods are typical for this era?

These cabinets were constructed from solid English oak using pegged mortise and tenon joinery, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, fielded door panels, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

How do you identify an authentic 18th-century oak press?

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural oak shrinkage along panel joints, original iron hinges or brass escutcheons, and hand-planed backboards.

How do you style a Georgian press cupboard in modern interiors?

Position the piece as a focal focal storage unit in a bedroom, hallway, or dining space, pairing dark timber tones with neutral linen upholstery and contemporary lighting.

How should an antique oak press cupboard be maintained?

Maintain the wood finish by applying a natural beeswax polish annually, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and placing the cupboard away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.

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Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Name: Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA772434
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Early 18th Century Period Cupboard or Press.

Dating from around 1700 and all made in oak in this joint and peg construction typical of its age.

Made in two sections, the base section having 2 short over 1 long drawers, all fitted with its original brass swan-neck handles.

The top section fitted with 2 paneled doors, with working lock and key. The interior having its original hanging pegs.

All in this amazing original condition, with a beautiful brown oak colour and polish plus patina (please see pictures)

This cupboard is solid in all its joints, with NO woodworm.

Please note that this cupboard is in excellent condition for its age, ready to use and requires NO restoration.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

191cm (75.20")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Press Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA772434

Dealers Internal Reference

00388

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Early 18th Century Period Cupboard or Press.

Dating from around 1700 and all made in oak in this joint and peg construction typical of its age.

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Made in two sections, the base section having 2 short over 1 long drawers, all fitted with its original brass swan-neck handles.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 1. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

The top section fitted with 2 paneled doors, with working lock and key. The interior having its original hanging pegs.

All in this amazing original condition, with a beautiful brown oak colour and polish plus patina (please see pictures)

fig 2. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 2. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

This cupboard is solid in all its joints, with NO woodworm.

Please note that this cupboard is in excellent condition for its age, ready to use and requires NO restoration.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

fig 3. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 3. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 4. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 5. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 6. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 6. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A two-piece Georgian oak press cupboard featuring twin fielded panel doors over a three-drawer base with brass handles. — fig 7. Georgian Oak Cupboard / Press

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .