What was a cellarette used for?

A cellarette stored wine bottles close to the dining table before formal cellars or sideboards held them. Servants would draw bottles from the container during meals. Inside the timber box, lead or zinc linings held ice and water to chill the wine. Some examples included internal racks to keep individual bottles separated.

How do I date a cellarette?

Dating relies on timber selection, construction methods, and stylistic cues like inlay work or brass mountings. Eighteenth century versions show hand-cut joinery and subtle carving. Later revival pieces from the twentieth century often use machine-cut elements or standard brass fittings. Comparing the secondary timbers inside helps confirm the period.

Where should I place a cellarette?

These pieces sit well beside a dining table, sideboard, or buffet as traditional storage. Their fitted interiors and hinged lids suit holding modern items. Some variations function as planters or jardinières for indoor greenery. Keeping them away from direct heat sources protects the mahogany and inlay.

Are all cellarettes lined with metal?

Not every example retains its original metal container, as liners were often removed or replaced over time. Some surviving pieces feature zinc or steel inserts. Revival versions and planters may lack the original water-tight lining entirely. Check the interior compartment to understand its current state.

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These georgian style mahogany cellarette pieces are fitted timber vessels designed to keep wine bottles cool, bringing classic proportion and warm timber grain to a dining room.

1920 - 1940

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