George III Pot Cupbord Night Stand 18th Century

Name: George III Pot Cupbord Night Stand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244925
Price: 375 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Georgian mahogany pot cupboard featuring a gallery tray top with side carrying handles, a single panelled cupboard door, and tall turned legs.

George III Pot Cupbord night stand

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ObjectBedside Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Dark Brown
MotifsGallery tray top, Cutout carrying handles, Single panel door, Turned legs
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This George III mahogany pot cupboard belongs to the 18th century Georgian period and exhibits a warm dark brown finish. The upper section comprises a gallery tray top with cutout carrying handles on the sides, above a single crossbanded panel door fitted with a round brass pull. The entire structure stands on four slender turned legs with tapered lower ends. The piece measures 77 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, providing compact storage capacity. Placed beside a bed or in an empty corner of a living space, it functions as a bedside table or accent stand within an English country house interior.

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Originating in the eighteenth century during the reign of King George III, a pot cupboard was designed as a small bedroom cabinet to discreetly store a chamber pot. Characterised by a galleried tray top with handles and a single enclosed cupboard, these pieces were standard functional items in Georgian households.

Georgian pot cupboards were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Construction features typically include hand-cut joinery, solid timber backboards, slender turned or straight legs, and brass or timber door knobs.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit signs of hand-tooling, such as hand-cut joinery, uneven back panels, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Look for authentic wear around the tray cutout handles and period-correct turned leg profiles.

A Georgian pot cupboard functions as a versatile accent piece in contemporary spaces, serving as a sofa side table, hallway lamp stand, or bedside cabinet. The dark wood tones contrast effectively with neutral wall palettes, modern ceramics, and tailored upholstery.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the surface finish. Avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources or in intense sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.

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