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Ancient Shelved Cupboards Storage

By: dodo on: May 2,2009 In: Antique Furnitures, Cabinets, Chinese, Coffers, Doors, European, Handles, Indian, Mirrors, Pewter, Pottery and Glass, Tiles

The cupboard originated in the middle ages and was an open shelved structure used to display pewter, silver and other untensils. Styles changed and in the 17th century the lower section was enclosed. In Georgian and Victorian times there was a wide variation in designs.

Magnificent Chests and Chests of Drawers

By: dodo on: Nov 22,2008 In: Antique Furnitures, Brass, British, Cabinets, Chests, Chests of Drawers, Coffers, Figures, Handles

Some magnificent pieces of furniture developed out of the humble chest. Today, collectors can chooser from many styles and forms.
No matter how luxurious or humble, a chest of drawers can trace its ancestry back to the simple top-opening chest (also called a coffer) — one of the oldest items of furniture. Other descendants include the [...]


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