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Description

Useful 19th century French one door painted chimney cupboard. 1860.

Internal depth is 12.5" (32cm).

Code: 8698

Dimensions:

W: 30" (76.2 cm)

H: 83.5" (212.1 cm)

D: 16.5" (41.9 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Chimney Cupboard to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

212cm (83.46")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1114840

Dealers Internal Reference

8698

Description

Useful 19th century French one door painted chimney cupboard. 1860.

Internal depth is 12.5" (32cm).

Code: 8698

Dimensions:

W: 30" (76.2 cm)

H: 83.5" (212.1 cm)

D: 16.5" (41.9 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Chimney Cupboard to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

212cm (83.46")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1114840

Dealers Internal Ref

8698

About the Dealer

Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

Verified Since Jun 2009

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialPine
ColourBlue
MotifsPanelled door, Stepped cornice, Distressed paint finish, Wrought iron hinges
SizeH 212 cm (83 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A chimney cupboard is a tall, exceptionally narrow storage cabinet traditionally built to fit into the tight spaces beside a chimney breast in older European homes.

These pieces were typically constructed from domestic softwoods such as pine or fir, often finished with layers of milk paint or oil-based pigments.

Authentic pieces generally feature period construction methods such as hand-cut joints, wrought iron hinges, and natural patination or wear consistent with age.

Such cabinets serve well as supplementary storage in kitchens, bathrooms, or hallways, adding vertical interest and texture without occupying a large footprint.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the painted finish, and dusting gently with a soft dry cloth.