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Early 18th Cent Oak Press Cupboard
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Early 18th Cent Oak Press Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by Cross Antiques
Description

A lovely little oak, possibly Welsh, press cupboard. It dates from the early 18th Cent and is of an unusual design.

Internally it has retained it original turned wooden hanging pegs. It also has a later hanging rail and later shelves are available if required.

It is in good overall condition, is a good colour and has retained its original finish. The cornice has had some repair.

The maximum dimensions are:

130cm (51") wide

173cm (68") high

57cm (22.5") deep, inside depth is 46cm (18")

National and international delivery arranged at cost

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA823639
Description
A lovely little oak, possibly Welsh, press cupboard. It dates from the early 18th Cent and is of an unusual design.

Internally it has retained it original turned wooden hanging pegs. It also has a later hanging rail and later shelves are available if required.

fig 1. An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels.
fig 1. Early 18th Cent Oak Press Cupboard

It is in good overall condition, is a good colour and has retained its original finish. The cornice has had some repair.

The maximum dimensions are:

130cm (51") wide

173cm (68") high

57cm (22.5") deep, inside depth is 46cm (18")

National and international delivery arranged at cost

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA823639
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Archive I An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels.

Early 18th Cent Oak Press Cupboard

Archive II An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels. View II
Archive III An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels. View III
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An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels.
Early 18th Cent Oak Press Cupboard
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An early eighteenth-century dark oak press cupboard featuring double doors with arched fielded panels over a lower section with four matching panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPress Cupboard
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly 18th Century
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched fielded panels, Brass escutcheons, Wooden turn knobs, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This early eighteenth-century press cupboard is formed of dark brown oak with a brass and wooden finish, standing at 173 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. It takes an early eighteenth-century rustic farmhouse style, exhibiting a moulded cornice, double upper doors with arched fielded panels, a lower section with four matching panels, brass escutcheons, and small wooden turn knobs for handles. The timbers show natural surface variations and age-related wear, and the cupboard rests on simple block feet. Practical for home placement as a substantial storage unit, it provides hanging space with its original turned wooden hanging pegs alongside a later hanging rail, making it suited to bedrooms or hallways for garments and linens. The enclosed design keeps stored items out of sight while contributing traditional character to an interior through its historical joinery and timber grain.

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An 18th-century oak press cupboard is a substantial freestanding cabinet designed for storing textiles, garments, and household items. Originating in British country homes, these pieces typically feature an upper two-door cupboard mounted atop a lower storage base.

Pieces from this period were constructed primarily from native oak using pegged mortise and tenon joinery. Doors and lower sections often incorporated fielded panels, hand-carved mouldings, and simple iron or brass hardware.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-hewn oak timber with uneven tool marks, wooden peg joinery, and natural wear around original lock plates and hinges. Internal surfaces usually retain unfinished, hand-sawn wood.

An oak press cupboard provides functional storage in modern bedrooms, hallways, or dining spaces. Positioned as a focal piece against neutral walls, it balances modern minimal decor with historic wooden textures.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent the oak from warping or splitting.
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