English Antique Oak Aumbry / Livery Cupboard Constructed From 16th Century Timbers

A truly exceptional example of English Gothic furniture, this magnificent oak aumbry has been constructed using 16th‑century timbers, bringing the drama, symbolism, and craftsmanship of the Tudor world into the present day. This is not merely storage — it is architecture in miniature, alive with carved iconography and the unmistakable presence of early English design.

Top Tier

A central cupboard door carved with a bold, stylised Gothic motif, framed by:

Deeply cut floral roundels

Crisp quatrefoil medallions

Tudor‑period geometric detailing

Lower Tier

A dramatic pierced arch door takes centre stage, flanked by:

Stylised feather‑carved panels

Further Gothic roundels echo the upper tier

Base & Support

Classic ogee‑carved apron

Elegant reeding to the front stile legs 

Rich, dark oak surface with centuries of depth and character

Pieces of this calibre rarely surface on the open market. Its closest twin? You’ll need to visit Hampton Court Palace, where the Victoria & Albert Museum holds a near‑identical original on loan. This is furniture with Royal company.

This is a piece that commands attention — sculptural, architectural, and unmistakably English.

Provenance: Probably made on Wardour Street, London, in the 19th Century using a mix of 16th-century and later timbers. A near‑identical example is held by the Victoria & Albert Museum, currently on loan to Hampton Court Palace. This design is one of the most recognisable and celebrated forms of English Gothic domestic furniture — a rare opportunity to acquire a piece with genuine museum‑level parallels.

Material: Oak and Iron.

Condition: Constructed from 16th‑century & later English oak, with later sympathetic assembly in keeping with period practice. Rich colour, crisp carving, and a wonderfully atmospheric presence. A superb statement piece for collectors, designers, and historic interiors.

Dimensions: 

Height: 160cm / 63 inches

Width: 128cm / 50.4 inches

Depth: 61 cm / 24 inches