Regency Mahogany Pot Cupboard 18th Century

Name: Single Mahogany Bedside Cupboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA992555
Price: 740 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period18th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Veneer
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsReeded legs, Gallery top, Flame mahogany panel, Corner rosettes
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This single mahogany bedside cupboard dates from the Regency period, around 1830 in the United Kingdom. Constructed from warm brown timber with a rich flame mahogany veneered door panel, the piece stands on four reeded turned legs with delicate tapered feet. The top features a gallery with cut-out handles, while the cabinet body is finished with intricate corner rosettes and fine linear mouldings surrounding the front door, which is fitted with a small round wooden knob. Measuring 82 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, this compact cabinet fits easily beside a bed in a principal bedroom or serves as a convenient accent table in a guest room or study. It provides practical enclosed storage while maintaining a formal Regency silhouette that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Originating in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, pot cupboards were designed primarily for bedrooms to discretely enclose a chamber pot. Over time, these pieces evolved into modern bedside tables and cabinets, showcasing traditional cabinetmaking skills through turned legs and flame mahogany veneers.

Regency and early nineteenth-century cupboards feature solid mahogany framework, hand-carved reeded legs, and flame mahogany veneer applied to panel doors. Drawer and door joints were traditionally hand-dovetailed, featuring turned wooden or brass knobs and solid timber carcasses.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery, hand-planed backboards, and natural wear consistent with age around handles and foot bases. Look for natural shrinkage lines in veneer, period steel or brass hinges, and fine hand-turned or fluted detail on the legs.

A single antique mahogany cupboard functions as a versatile side table in a living space, a statement nightstand in a bedroom, or an accent piece in a hallway. Pairing the rich wood tone with neutral linen fabrics, soft wall shades, and brass lighting creates a balanced design scheme.

Preserve mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and modern heat sources that cause timber drying or veneer cracking. Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and periodic application of a high-quality beeswax polish maintains the wood moisture and natural patina.

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Single Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

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