Rustic pine cupboard from the latter era of the 19th century Victorian England
The cupboard has its original finish, worn away during a century or more worth of use
This cupboard is unique for one particular reason. Whilst in a farmhouse pantry, the resident mouse, let’s call him Jerry, decided to take up residence. An open doorway in the lower region of its frontage and a familiar scene at the rear.
Unfortunately, due to rent arrears, Jerry was evicted
An English piece and dates to the turn of the 20th century. It sat in a church in South Essex
Petite in size and stature. Probable storage would have been books, possibly bible storage. A later glazed scumble was taken away to reveal and save as much as possible of an early painted finish
A decorative cornice sits above a pair of double doors, inside a shelved interior. The cupboard sitting on a plinth base. Overall, a rather hefty in weight piece of storage for that gap in your home
A nod to the country house style in its aesthetics. A pair of decorative columns flank a an open shelved unit, all sitting on a large cupboard. This comprises of two small and useful drawers, below is a capacious cupboard, enclosed by a pair of double doors.
Original lock and period key. The lower backboard has been replaced, most likely due to rot sitting against a damp wall
A piece of furniture sitting between farmhouse and country house
Wear, wear and some more wear! An abundance of rustic character. Entirely genuine, a survivor in a world of mass production
Raised knots create a tactile scrub top. A pair of drawers sit side by side, above hand turned tapered legs. The size and shape offer an opportunity to use the table as a well proportioned writing desk
Originally a dresser, now a much more useful sideboard. Offering ample storage space, a pair of drawers sit above the main body, consisting of a large shelved interior
Large and well proportioned in stature. The dresser top itself is decorative and internally finished in a later blue paint. The dresser base comprises of three healthily sized cupboards, all sitting on Georgian inspired bracket feet
Throughout the years, some adaptions have been made on the rear quarters and where the dresser top sits. However, there appears to be no clear or obvious reason as to why they were made!
Overall, a rustic charm runs throughout the dresser. Oozing farmhouse appeal, a piece to create an impact in the room
Early 20th century brown painted base on tapered legs. Large drawer with original turned knob. Consisting of a two plank scrub top. Authentic and tactile, run your hands over the top and you can feel the raised knots
Quite likely the original dark brown stain, which has crackled and worn. Castors from the same era have been installed, ensuring sufficient leg room for the table to be used as a desk
The top comprises of a three plank scrub top. A contrast to the lower halves darker tones