This small room originally belonged to the staircase for servants, which was located on the narrow side of the Haus zum Kirschgarten and provided access to all floors of the house. It was later cancelled and rebuilt to gain additional space; only between the first floor and the basement it is still preserved. When the house was set up as a museum in 1950/51, parts of the kitchen from the "Segerhof", which was completed in 1790, were installed in this place. In the original state of the Haus zum Kirschgarten, the large vaulted room on the first floor served as the kitchen.

Cooking stove from the Segerhof
Basel, around 1790
Brick, plaster, copper sheet, iron
Bequest Marie Burckhardt, Basel
Inv. 2002.332.

In the 18th century, wood became scarce around large cities, as huge amounts of wood were needed for commercial use and private households. The regrowth of the forests could no longer meet the increased demand. Therefore, closed stoves were developed, which, compared to open fires, were better able to utilize the heat inside.

Tile wall from the kitchen of Segerhof
probably Aargau, around 1780/90
Faience with sharp fire decoration in blue
Bequest Marie Burckhardt
Inv. 2002.333.

The tiles with animal depictions are very decorative and emphasize the wealth of the house owners. At the same time, they protect the wall behind the stove from soiling caused by cooking. The glazed surface facilitated cleaning.

Treat trough made of walnut wood
probably Basel, 19th century
Walnut wood
Gift of Dr. D. Sandreuter-Alioth, Basel
Inv. 1967.5.a.-c.