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18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Press Cupboard
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18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Press Cupboard

18th century
Sold 29 May 2026 · Blank Canvas Antiques
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An 18th century Chippendale-period mahogany press cupboard, the base of seven oak-lined drawers with the original brass handles, exquisite carved egg and dart moulding to the lower base, standing on bracket feet.

The architectural breakfront top has four fielded panelled doors, the two central doors opening to reveal four red-washed pine trays, the two outer doors opening to adjustable shelves, surrounded by an exquisitely carved lower moulding, the cornice and broken pediment having dental moulding.

The whole cupboard has a wonderful rich patina, the backboards and base are covered with red wash.

This 18th century mahogany press cupboard shows all the attributes of being made by a top cabinet maker, possibly by the Thomas Chippendale workshop.

English, circa 1755.

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA838759
Dealers Internal Reference
10683
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An 18th century Chippendale-period mahogany press cupboard, the base of seven oak-lined drawers with the original brass handles, exquisite carved egg and dart moulding to the lower base, standing on bracket feet.
fig 1. A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Press Cupboard

The architectural breakfront top has four fielded panelled doors, the two central doors opening to reveal four red-washed pine trays, the two outer doors opening to adjustable shelves, surrounded by an exquisitely carved lower moulding, the cornice and broken pediment having dental moulding.

fig 2. A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Press Cupboard

The whole cupboard has a wonderful rich patina, the backboards and base are covered with red wash.

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This 18th century mahogany press cupboard shows all the attributes of being made by a top cabinet maker, possibly by the Thomas Chippendale workshop.
Blank Canvas Antiques

English, circa 1755.

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Press Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA838759
Dealers Internal Ref
10683
Blank Canvas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2009
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Archive I A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. SOLD29 MAY 26

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Press Cupboard

Archive II A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View II
Archive III A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View III
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Archive X A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View X
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Archive XII A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View XII
Archive XIII A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View XIII
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Archive XV A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View XV
Archive XVI A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View XVI
Archive XVII A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles. View XVII
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A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles.
18th century Chippendale period mahogany press cupboard
Ref: SA838759
A large dark brown mahogany press cupboard featuring a broken pediment top, double upper cabinet doors, and multiple lower drawers with brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Raised panel doors, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 193 cm (76 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

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Named after cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale, the style emerged in 18th-century England, drawing inspiration from Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese motifs while maintaining robust classical proportions and fine craftsmanship.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon framing, and solid brass hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct timber shrinkage, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, tool marks consistent with manual woodworking, and secondary woods used for drawer linings appropriate to the region and era.

Positioning a large heritage piece against a neutral wall allows its rich wood grain and architectural pediment to serve as a focal point, contrasting effectively with minimalist modern surroundings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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