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19th Century Mahogany Pot Cupboard
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19th Century Mahogany Pot Cupboard

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A charming 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard, neatly proportioned and full of period character. The raised gallery top features shaped side handles, giving the piece a light, portable feel, while the single cupboard door below provides practical enclosed storage. The cupboard stands on elegant turned supports, all united by an X-shaped stretcher that adds both stability and decorative appeal. The mahogany has developed a warm, mellow patina over time, enhancing the simple, functional design typical of early Victorian furniture. Presented in excellent antique condition, it remains sturdy, well-balanced and ready to place. A versatile and attractive little cupboard that works beautifully as a bedside or lamp table in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pot Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205980
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4141
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Description
A charming 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard, neatly proportioned and full of period character.
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The raised gallery top features shaped side handles, giving the piece a light, portable feel, while the single cupboard door below provides practical enclosed storage.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The cupboard stands on elegant turned supports, all united by an X-shaped stretcher that adds both stability and decorative appeal. The mahogany has developed a warm, mellow patina over time, enhancing the simple, functional design typical of early Victorian furniture. Presented in excellent antique condition, it remains sturdy, well-balanced and ready to place. A versatile and attractive little cupboard that works beautifully as a bedside or lamp table in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pot Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205980
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4141
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher.

19th Century Mahogany Pot Cupboard

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher. View XI
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Fife
KY1 4AQ
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A 19th-century mahogany pot cupboard featuring a single panelled cupboard door with a brass knob, tray top with handles, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher.
19th Century Mahogany Pot Cupboard
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  • ObjectBedside Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Gallery top with cutout handles, X-frame stretcher, Panelled door
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This 19th-century Victorian mahogany pot cupboard demonstrates practical English Country House style through warm brown timber with a mellow patina. The piece displays a raised gallery top with cutout handles, a single panelled door with a round brass knob, turned legs, and an X-frame stretcher at the base. Visible details include grain variation across the door panel and turned supports meeting at a central cross-bracing point. The compact dimensions measure 77 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 36 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a bedroom as a bedside table or in a living room as a lamp table, it provides enclosed storage and display space for traditional and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Originally designed during the Georgian and Victorian eras, a pot cupboard was created to discreetly store chamber pots before modern indoor plumbing became standard. These compact timber cabinets feature an enclosed single-door compartment and frequently incorporate gallery tops with integrated carrying handles.

Craftsmen typically constructed these pieces using solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers over pine framing, secured with hand-cut joinery. The design often incorporates turned legs, brass hardware, and lower X-frame stretchers for structural reinforcement.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joints, historical patina on metal components, and natural wear to unpainted undersides. Structural evidence such as hand-sawn backboards and slight timber shrinkage consistent with age also indicate authenticity.

These compact cabinets serve effectively as modern bedside nightstands, side tables adjacent to seating, or decorative accent stands in narrow hallways. The deep timber tones contrast well with neutral wall palettes and contemporary soft furnishings.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or finish degradation. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the mahogany finish.
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