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Small 19th Century House Keepers Cupboard
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Small 19th Century House Keepers Cupboard

19th century
Description

A small19th century pine house keepers cupboard in attractive later blue and white paint. The panelled doors open to reveal a graduated shelved interior.

shelf heights from the top down.

26cm

30cm

33cm

38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223005
Dealers Internal Reference
2034
Description
A small19th century pine house keepers cupboard in attractive later blue and white paint. The panelled doors open to reveal a graduated shelved interior.

shelf heights from the top down.

26cm

30cm

33cm

38cm

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Pine Housekeepers Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223005
Dealers Internal Ref
2034
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing.
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Archive I A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing.

Small 19th Century House Keepers Cupboard

Archive II A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View II
Archive III A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing. View X
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 750
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
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A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing.
Small 19th Century House Keepers Cupboard
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A 19th-century painted pine housekeepers cupboard with duck egg blue recessed panel doors framed by a cream-painted casing.
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  • ObjectHousekeepers Cupboard
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialPainted Pine, Iron
  • ColourDuck Egg Blue, Cream
  • MotifsRecessed door panels, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Turned knobs
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This nineteenth-century housekeepers cupboard is constructed from painted pine with iron hardware. The Victorian country piece is finished in a duck-egg blue and cream colour scheme, complemented by moulded cornices, a plinth base, and recessed door panels fitted with small dark turned knobs. Physical evidence of age shows in the worn paint surfaces across the frame and doors. Standing 151 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the compact storage unit fits efficiently into domestic spaces. Interior shelving provides practical storage options for everyday household items, ceramics, linens, or dry goods in a kitchen, dining room, hallway, or utility space. The slim proportions suit smaller rooms or narrow corridors where space is limited, while the traditional rustic farmhouse aesthetic integrates into period or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Originating in large 19th-century country estates, a housekeepers cupboard was a substantial freestanding storage unit managed by the head of domestic staff. These pieces were designed to store linens, preserves, dried foodstuffs, and valuable household commodities under lock and key.

These utility cupboards were predominantly constructed from sturdy softwoods like pine or deal, chosen for durability and ease of carpentry. Frames typically featured traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, tongue-and-groove backing boards, recessed door panels, and painted finishes to protect the timber.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planed woodwork, irregular hand-carved joinery, original iron or brass surface hinges, and natural age-related shrinkage along timber joints. Layers of historical paint, uneven backboard widths, and original turned wooden knobs also point to genuine 19th-century origin.

A painted housekeepers cupboard functions well as a kitchen larder, hallway linen store, or utility room organizer in modern spaces. Pairing painted timber with neutral plaster walls, modern brass hardware, or stone flooring creates a balanced aesthetic bridging traditional utility and contemporary minimalism.

Maintain painted pine by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip historic paint layers. To protect delicate or flaking finishes, apply a gentle clear furniture wax sparingly over intact areas and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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