Superb Condition Figured Mahogany Polished Pot Cupboard

Name: Superb Condition Figured Mahogany Polished Pot Cupboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242776
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCylindrical drum form, Inset marble top, Figured mahogany veneer, Moulded circular base
SizeH 68.5 cm (27 in) x W 39.4 cm (16 in) x D 39.4 cm (16 in)

This Victorian bedside cabinet takes a cylindrical drum form, rendered in a polished warm brown figured mahogany veneer that displays natural grain patterns and highlights the curved timber construction. The Victorian style piece includes an inset marble top, a moulded circular base, and a single curved door fitted with a small brass latch mechanism on the right side. Within the door, a single shelf provides storage space for bedside items. The object stands at 68.5 cm high, 39.4 cm wide, and 39.4 cm deep. Positioned beside a bed, the compact cupboard functions as a bedside table in a traditional bedroom scheme, offering a surface for lamps or nighttime necessities while concealing interior storage within its solid wooden body.

FAQs

Originally designed in the 18th and 19th centuries, pot cupboards were constructed to enclose chamber pots discreetly in bedrooms prior to the introduction of indoor plumbing.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently incorporating flame veneers and inset marble tops to protect the wood from liquid contact.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass fittings, secondary linings made from pine or oak, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

These compact circular cabinets function effectively as bedside tables or as small side tables positioned beside armchairs in contemporary living spaces.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry cloth, apply beeswax sparingly along the direction of the grain, and clean marble tops using a non-abrasive, pH-neutral solution.

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Superb Condition Figured Mahogany Polished Pot Cupboard