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What was a court cupboard used for?

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What was a court cupboard used for?
The court cupboard, a variant of the buffet, was used for displaying fine plates and other dinnerware. It is characterized by its three tiers and short height. Shop a collection of court cupboards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Court Cupboard Hutch Sideboard Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Jacobean style Court Cupboard, Circa 1920s. Features a tall case with upper hutch
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Vintage 1920s Jacobean Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Inlaid Barley Twist Court Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Jacobean inlaid barley twist court cupboard is inlaid with satinwood and ebony arabesques. There is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Geometric Jacobean Style Court Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid geometric Jacobean style court cupboard, with the top having dental molding while the doors
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Antique 1830s English Cupboards

Materials

Brass

English Oak Jacobean Style Court Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English Oak Jacobean style court cupboard has double peg construction and the original steel strap
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Antique 1870s English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

17th Century, Charles I, Oak & Inlaid Court Cupboard, Circa 1630
Located in Leominster, GB
CHARLES I, OAK & INLAID COURT CUPBOARD Yorkshire, England, Circa 1630 The frieze gauge carved to
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Cupboards

Materials

Oak

English Charles I 17th Century Oak and Inlaid Court Cupboard
Located in Troy, NY
Large English Charles I Oak and Inlaid Court Cupboard, Yorkshire circa 1640, having a boarded top
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Antique 1640s English Jacobean Cupboards

Materials

Wood

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