Victorian Mahogany Pot Cupboard 19th Century

Name: Bedside Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA684077
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer
ColourRich Red-Brown
MotifsCylindrical body, Turned wooden knob, Stepped circular base, Flame mahogany veneer
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This Victorian bedside cabinet dates to 1860 and provides a functional storage piece crafted from mahogany with a striking flame mahogany veneer. The cylindrical body presents a rich red-brown timber tone, complemented by a smooth circular top, a single curved door fitted with a small turned wooden knob, and a stepped circular plinth base that anchors the freestanding pedestal. The polished wood finish highlights natural grain patterns across the curved exterior panels, while the enclosed cabinet design keeps items neatly tucked away within the bedroom or living space. Measuring 90 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, this pedestal fits easily beside a bed, armchair, or sofa as a compact surface and cabinet for nighttime essentials or decorative items. Homeowners place this versatile Victorian cylinder cupboard in a bedroom, study, or hallway to hold lamps, books, or personal items while adding traditional warmth to the interior layout.

FAQs

Pot cupboards, also known as nightstands or night commodes, originated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to discreetly store a chamber pot within the bedroom before indoor plumbing became standard.

These cabinets were typically built using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often faced with flame mahogany veneers and finished with hand-turned wooden or brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, natural patination on the timber, original turned handles, and evidence of hand-carved mouldings along the top rim and plinth base.

A cylindrical pot cupboard functions as a versatile accent table alongside an armchair or sofa, as a dedicated lamp stand in a hallway, or as a characterful bedside storage solution.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to protect the veneer.

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