Up for auction is a **rare and authentic antique 1880s portable wooden bedside commode**, complete with its **original porcelain chamber pot**. This sturdy, primitive piece is crafted from what appears to be **solid oak** and represents a functional and fascinating piece of late 19th-century daily life.
* Overall box dimensions: approx. **17.5" x 17.5" x 16" tall**
* Porcelain chamber pot: approx. **6" tall**
* **Total weight:** approx. **29 lbs**
* The **wooden box is solid and sturdy**, showing expected wear from age but no structural damage.
* The **porcelain chamber pot** shows **normal surface crazing**, consistent with its age.
* There is a **1" hairline crack on the rim** of the pot, as pictured.
* Hinged top lid opens easily to access the chamber area.
Before modern indoor plumbing became widespread, bedside commodes like this one were a **common household necessity**. These portable toilets were kept near the bed, especially useful during the night or in cold winters when trips to an outdoor privy were undesirable. Typically made of durable hardwoods like oak, they were designed to blend into the room as a small cabinet or chair when not in use. The chamber pot could be removed, emptied, and cleaned daily.
These antique commodes are now **highly sought after** by collectors of medical, primitive, and Victorian-era furnishings, and also make unique conversation pieces or rustic decor in country homes, cabins, or historical displays.
Please review all photos and feel free to ask any questions before bidding. **Sold as-is**, as a genuine antique with over 140 years of history.