Cupboards Collection

Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement
Advertisement for the Elizabeth Ann kitchen unit in stainless steel for the aristocrat of kitchen equipment for...a bright, easy kitchen. c.1955

Advert for English Rose kitchens 1952
Young housewife cooking in her new English Rose fitted kitchen. Comes with a cause of softglow worktop colours, scarlet red, steel blue and amulet green. Date: 1952

English Rose kitchen advertisement
Advertisement for the wonderfully retro English Rose fitted kitchens of the 1950s depicting a housewife in a jolly yellow pinny proudly showing off her pristine new kitchen. c.1955

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Messrs Druce and Co (engraving)
8645276 Messrs Druce and Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Druce and Co, Cabinet, Furniture, Upholstery, and Carpet Warehouse; 68, 69)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644863 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabinet bearing monogram of Queen Henrietta Maria, Windsor Castle (colour litho)
8659826 Cabinet bearing monogram of Queen Henrietta Maria, Windsor Castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabinet bearing monogram of William and Mary, Windsor Castle (colour litho)
8659829 Cabinet bearing monogram of William and Mary, Windsor Castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet bearing monogram of William and Mary)

Relics of Robert Burns (engraving)
8676691 Relics of Robert Burns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Scottish poet Robert Burns)

Ancient oak cabinet (engraving)
8676381 Ancient oak cabinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient oak cabinet in the possession of R W Train, Greenock, Scotland)

A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850
3359498 A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water closet with wooden cabinet and flushing mechanism, activated by closing the lid)

The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving)
8644862 The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century)

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644842 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Coastwise: A Smugglers' Cove (b/w photo)
8671429 Coastwise: A Smugglers' Cove (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Smugglers' Cove)

Cabinet of the Comte D'artois, Windsor Castle (colour litho)
8659839 Cabinet of the Comte D'artois, Windsor Castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet of the Comte D'artois, Windsor Castle)

Cabinet by Andre Charles Boulle, Windsor Castle (colour litho)
8659833 Cabinet by Andre Charles Boulle, Windsor Castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet by Andre Charles Boulle, Windsor Castle)

Trade card for J & C Solomon, auctioneers and appraisers, Chatham (engraving)
8677641 Trade card for J & C Solomon, auctioneers and appraisers, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for J & C Solomon)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644860 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The morning room, Titania's Palace (colour litho)
8656883 The morning room, Titania's Palace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The morning room, Titania's Palace)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670578 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764
8701478 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 94 x 161.5 x 49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764
8701477 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid ebony meuble d'appui, c. 1758-1764 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 94 x 161.5 x 49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A cabinet in the bow palace room (litho)
8647581 A cabinet in the bow palace room (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cabinet in the bow palace room)

Cover design, Do it yourself, November 1967 - do it herself, colour extra Date: 1967

Clock inset in cupboard, c. 1830 (oak)
BAL1338 Clock inset in cupboard, c.1830 (oak); Private Collection

The Queen was in the Parlour, Eating Bread and Honey (oil on panel)
7205907 The Queen was in the Parlour, Eating Bread and Honey (oil on panel) by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904); 59.6x33 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel)
7246991 The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Another corner of the Soper kitchen, Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Another corner of the Soper kitchen. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon. [Note partly panelled in staircase; kitchen range; flies on container on floor]

Secretary (Secretaire), c. 1800 (mahogany on oak carcass, ormolu mounts, marble top)
499932 Secretary (Secretaire), c.1800 (mahogany on oak carcass, ormolu mounts, marble top) by Molitor, Bernard (1755-1833) (attr)

A library table and chair, 1812
6339908 A library table and chair, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A library table and chair, 1812)

Sideboard with cellaret drawers and cupboards in each pedestal, and a pair of vase knife-cases
6339830 Sideboard with cellaret drawers and cupboards in each pedestal, and a pair of vase knife-cases by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

The Dining Room, 1914 (oil on canvas)
695540 The Dining Room, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Maufra, Maxime Emile Louis (1861-1918); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

La fete des grands-parents (colour litho)
3095703 La fete des grands-parents (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La fete des grands-parents)

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (1853 - 1931), writer, pictured in a charming Arts and Crafts room at his home in Wimbledon. Part of a series in The Tatler of photographs of literary figures at home

The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale
TPG210666 The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale by Ferrante Imperato (1550-1631) pub

Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk)
5846775 Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk) by Yi Taek-gyun (1808- after 1883); 197.5x395 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Ten-panel folding screen)

The High Art Maiden (colour litho)
610784 The High Art Maiden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Art Maiden.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advert, Glasgow Cabinet Works, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for Glasgow Cabinet Works, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Young woman cooking in a kitchen Date: circa 1990s

School Nurse - People You See. From Teddy Bear (15 January 1966). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1966

Advert, Formica Kitchen, Christmas 1953. 1953

Advert for Gamages kitchen cabinets 1929
A place for everything and everything in its place. Three stand alone units for the kitchen, made from wood, available with easy payment terms. 1929

Early Victorian breakfront wardrobe, designed by Heal & Son (mahogony)
CH340779 Early Victorian breakfront wardrobe, designed by Heal & Son (mahogony) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pair of George III commodes (harewood & kingwood)
CH349492 Pair of George III commodes (harewood & kingwood) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); 92x122x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a drawer, from an Early Victorian breakfront wardrobe
CH340778 Detail of a drawer, from an Early Victorian breakfront wardrobe, designed by Heal & Son (mahogony) by English School

Grandmothers Treasures (engraving)
1620962 Grandmothers Treasures (engraving) by Holyoake, William (1834-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Treasures. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 October 1873)

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Step into the world of cupboards, where history and design intertwine to create functional works of art. From Elizabeth Ann kitchen units to English Rose kitchens, these advertisements from yesteryears transport us back in time. In a 1952 advert for English Rose kitchens, elegance meets functionality as modernity takes center stage. As we delve deeper into the past, we encounter intriguing glimpses of different cultures. A Japanese Geisha captivates us with her mesmerizing performance on the traditional Shamisen instrument. The cover design of Do it yourself magazine in November 1967 beckons us to explore our creative side and embark on DIY projects that transform ordinary cupboards into extraordinary pieces. Traveling further back in time, a clock inset in an oak cupboard from around 1830 showcases exquisite craftsmanship that stood the test of time. Waring and Gillow's advertisement reminds us that even royalty appreciates quality furniture while enjoying their bread and honey. Artistic masterpieces find their place within cupboards too – Philip Webb's decorated wardrobe designed for The Prioress Tale transports us to a bygone era filled with intricate details and timeless beauty. They have witnessed everyday life unfold throughout history. Dorothea Lange's photograph captures another corner of the Soper kitchen in Oregon during 1939, reminding us that cupboards hold stories beyond their physical appearance. Not limited to mere storage solutions, it also serve as secretaries or secreteurs - elegant pieces combining functionality with sophistication. A mahogany secretary from around 1800 adorned with ormolu mounts tantalizes our senses while offering practicality. Intriguingly versatile they can also house more than just crockery or clothes; they become home libraries complete with tables and chairs fit for literary adventures. An enchanting library table from 1812 invites readers to lose themselves amidst pages brimming with knowledge and imagination.