{"product_id":"early-19th-century-george-iii-oak-standing-corner-cupboard","title":"Early 19th Century George III Oak Standing Corner Cupboard","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully substantial \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge III oak corner cupboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the early 19th century, with the sort of weight, colour and slightly uncompromising presence that makes early vernacular furniture so appealing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to occupy the corner of a room, the cupboard has an unusually architectural quality. The tall enclosed body sits above an open stretchered base, with the angled sides following the walls back into the corner. The front is beautifully straightforward: a pair of four-panelled doors, framed by broad oak uprights and hung on long hand-forged iron strap hinges. A simple iron ring handle completes the picture. Nothing unnecessary, and all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside are \u003cstrong\u003etwo shaped shelves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating three generous storage areas. Their gently scalloped fronts are a particularly nice detail — largely hidden when the doors are closed, but giving the interior a little flourish that the exterior deliberately avoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak has developed a superb, deep reddish-brown colour, with considerable variation across the surface. Knocks, old fixing holes, scratches, wear and areas where the timber has been polished by generations of use are all still present. The top in particular carries a wonderful accumulation of marks. It hasn't been made to look newly restored, and its history remains very much part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e165 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's large enough to have real presence without the bulk of a full-height cupboard or dresser. And, being a corner piece, it makes remarkably economical use of a part of the room that usually does very little beyond collecting a lamp or an optimistic houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome, practical piece of early English furniture with great colour and a pleasingly primitive quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 19th century, George III period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak with iron hardware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panelled double doors with shaped internal shelves and stretchered base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged iron strap hinges and ring handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, naturally aged dark oak patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition, with considerable age-related wear throughout. The oak has numerous old marks, scratches, knocks, colour variation, old fixing holes and areas of surface wear, all consistent with a utilitarian piece of furniture approaching two centuries old. The interior and shelves similarly show historic wear and movement. These characteristics form an important part of the cupboard's appearance and have deliberately been retained rather than over-restored. Please refer closely to the photographs for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth across front:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjection from corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth along each wall from corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece requires specialist courier delivery. Delivery is charged at cost, with a tailored quote provided after ordering. Please get in touch beforehand if you would like an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Disjecta Membra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60665948471630,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/6201\/6078\/files\/IMG_0001_5_764d33ef-1324-4125-a333-a77b25c94f7a.jpg?v=1788537943","url":"https:\/\/disjecta.co.uk\/products\/early-19th-century-george-iii-oak-standing-corner-cupboard","provider":"Disjecta Membra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}