Small cupboards, usually square or rectangular though sometimes round, designed to stand one on either side of a bed. They have been made since the 18th century, but true pairs are very difficult to find. In a genuine pair, the doors should be hinged on different sides, so that the cupboard opened away from the bedside. Small chests of drawers were also made as bedside pieces. Pairs of French bedside cupboards are much more common than English or Australian pairs, which even when part of a bedroom suite, were only made as singles. Most Victorian or Edwardian pairs of bedside more...

Australian cedar, also known as red cedar or Toona ciliata, is a species of tree that is native to eastern Australia. It is known for its high-quality timber, which has a distinctive red color, fine grain, and a pleasant aroma. In the 19th century, Australian cedar was widely used in the manufacture of furniture, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The timber was considered to be a highly desirable material for furniture making due to its strength, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. It was also relatively easy to work with and could be finished to more...

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A cedar bedside cupboard, Australian circa 1880, 43 cm wide,38…

A cedar bedside cupboard, Australian circa 1880, 43 cm wide,38 cm deep,71 cm high

A cedar turned leg night cupboard, Australian circa 1845, 42 cm…

A cedar turned leg night cupboard, Australian circa 1845, 42 cm wide,42 cm deep,76 cm high

A cedar bedside table, 20th century, 65 cm wide 41 cm deep 73…

A cedar bedside table, 20th century, 65 cm wide 41 cm deep 73 cm high

An early Colonial Australian cedar pot cabinet, Tasmanian…

Tasmanian Cedar Pot Cabinet (1840)

An early Colonial Australian cedar pot cabinet, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 79 cm high, 58 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: The Keith Okey Collection

A pair of Chippendale style single drawer bedside tables,…

Chippendale Style Bedside Tables, Early 20th Century

A pair of Chippendale style single drawer bedside tables, Australian cedar and pine, early 20th century, 56 cm high, 41 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Cedar bedside chest of drawers 20th century, height 79 cm

Cedar Bedside Chest: 20th Century, 79cm Height

Cedar bedside chest of drawers 20th century, height 79 cm

A rare Australian cedar 'Dunny' commode with makers label 'J.H…

1870 Australian Cedar Dunny Commode by J.H Dunning

A rare Australian cedar 'Dunny' commode with makers label 'J.H Dunning, George St, Sydney' and paper label instructions under lid, circa 1870, 99 cm high, 64 cm wide, 70 cm deep

An early twentieth century cedar bedside cabinet having three…

Cedar Bedside Cabinet with Three Drawers and Turned Pillasters

An early twentieth century cedar bedside cabinet having three drawers, turned pillasters on bun feet 74 cm high, 64 cm wide, 45 cm deep

An Australian Colonial cedar pembroke table/bedside table with…

Colonial Cedar Pembroke Table with Drop Flaps and Cupboard

An Australian Colonial cedar pembroke table/bedside table with drop flaps and false drawer faces concealing an enclosed cupboard; on turned legs with brass terminals and castors. Width (closed) 39 cm

19th century cedar commode

Cedar 19th Century Commode

19th century cedar commode

Vintage maple bedside cabinet and a cedar bed head (2)

Maple Bedside Cabinet and Cedar Bed Head

Vintage maple bedside cabinet and a cedar bed head (2)

Colonial cedar commode. embroidered top. Includes inner lid and…

Embroidered Colonial Cedar Commode with Turned Legs

Colonial cedar commode. embroidered top. Includes inner lid and ceramic pan. Turned legs. Height 45 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 40 cm