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17th Century Elizabeth 1/James1 Oak Standing Livery Cupboard
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17th Century Elizabeth 1/James1 Oak Standing Livery Cupboard

17th century
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A Rare 17th Century English Elizabeth 1 / James1 circa 1600-1610 Oak Standing Livery Cupboard with birch panels stained in colours , the upper part with frieze on carved Griffin supports. The Base on heavy reeded and leaf carved Bulbous Supports.

Off Small Proportions.

See Victor Chinnery “Oak Furniture “ page 320. Fig 3:25B

Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Jacobean Carved Oak Cupboard to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1164257
Description
A Rare 17th Century English Elizabeth 1 / James1 circa 1600-1610 Oak Standing Livery Cupboard with birch panels stained in colours , the upper part with frieze on carved Griffin supports. The Base on heavy reeded and leaf carved Bulbous Supports.

Off Small Proportions.

See Victor Chinnery “Oak Furniture “ page 320. Fig 3:25B

Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Jacobean Carved Oak Cupboard to the 17th Century.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1164257
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A 17th-century carved oak livery cupboard featuring inlaid wooden panels, carved lion supports, and bulbous turned legs.
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Archive I A 17th-century carved oak livery cupboard featuring inlaid wooden panels, carved lion supports, and bulbous turned legs.

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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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A 17th-century carved oak livery cupboard featuring inlaid wooden panels, carved lion supports, and bulbous turned legs.
17th century ELIZABETH 1/JAMES1 Oak Standing Livery Cupboard
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  • ObjectCupboards
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Inlaid Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lions, Cup and cover legs, Inlaid floral marquetry, Lunette carving
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This seventeenth-century standing livery cupboard is constructed from oak with birch panels stained in warm amber and dark brown tones, complemented by intricate inlaid floral marquetry. The Jacobean design includes an upper frieze supported by carved griffin figures flanking a central cupboard door with a round wooden knob, resting upon a heavy reeded and leaf-carved base with bulbous cup and cover legs above an open lower tier featuring lunette carvings. Practical dimensions of 121 cm high, 117 cm wide, and 38 cm deep allow placement in an English country house hallway, dining room, or living space as a display surface and storage cabinet. Objects sit securely on the lower shelf, while the upper cupboard and surface offer space for decorative ceramics, books, or tableware.

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Originating during the late 16th and early 17th centuries in England, court and livery cupboards were prominent status symbols in wealthy households. They served a dual purpose: storing foodstuffs, candles, or linens inside the enclosed upper sections, while displaying silver plate and serving vessels on open lower tiers during feasts.

These pieces were constructed primarily from native English oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Decorative elements included hand-carved relief work, turned cup-and-cover columns, and geometric marquetry or parquetry inlays utilising contrasting woods such as holly, bog oak, or fruitwood.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-planed surfaces, hand-sawn timber marks, and shrinkage aligned with the wood grain over centuries. Construction features include hand-carved wooden dowels, irregular dovetails, original iron hinges, and a naturally darkened patina in areas unexposed to direct handling.

A heavy carved oak cupboard serves as a structural anchor in a hallway, dining room, or living space. Balancing the dense dark timber with light neutral wall paint, understated contemporary ceramics, and minimalist lighting highlights the architectural silhouette and detailed carving without overwhelming the room.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cotton cloth, avoiding spray polishes that contain silicone. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the solid oak panels from splitting or warping.
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