Sold: Georgian Oak Bread & Cheese Cupboard 18th Century

Name: Georgian Oak Bread & Cheese Cupboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1182232
Price: 2600 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectCupboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindled ventilation grilles, Brass drop handles, Fielded panels, Graduated drawers
SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A bread and cheese cupboard is a traditional English storage piece from the Georgian era, originally designed with ventilated doors to store perishable foods like dairy and bread in country homes before refrigeration.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as oak, often featuring brass or iron hardware and turned wooden spindles for airflow.

Authentic pieces display period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails on drawers, pegged mortise and tenon joints, traditional timber shrinkage, and genuine age-related patination on the wood.

An antique wooden cupboard serves as a striking focal point in contemporary dining rooms, hallways, or kitchens, providing functional storage while adding warmth and historical contrast to minimalist spaces.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the timber and maintain its surface protection.

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Georgian Oak Bread & Cheese Cupboard