The Geffrye, Museum of the Home

< Back to collections

Kingsland Road London E2 8EA  Tel: 020 7739 9893

View Furniture in:

17th Century FurniturePage 5

A court cupboard was used like a sideboard, as a serving table during meals and as a surface for the display of silver and other prized possessions on special occasions.

Court cupboard, c.1630; oak.
Enlarge

Court cupboard, c.1630; oak.

© Geffrye Museum

© Purchased with the aid of a grant from the MGC/V&A Purchase Grant Fund