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Description

Late 19th century French painted pine wardrobe. Ideal for a boot room. 1890.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8829

Dimensions:

W: 96.5" (245.1 cm)

H: 77.5" (196.9 cm)

D: 24" (61 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

197cm (77.56")

Width

245cm (96.46")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130825

Dealers Internal Reference

8829

Description

Late 19th century French painted pine wardrobe. Ideal for a boot room. 1890.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8829

Dimensions:

W: 96.5" (245.1 cm)

H: 77.5" (196.9 cm)

D: 24" (61 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Wardrobe to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

197cm (77.56")

Width

245cm (96.46")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130825

Dealers Internal Ref

8829

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Arcadia Antiques

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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

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWardrobes
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialPine, Oak, Wrought Iron
ColourPale Blue
MotifsSlatted upper panels, Panelled lower doors, Cornice moulding, Bun feet
SizeH 197 cm (78 in) x W 245 cm (96 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Late 19th century French wardrobes typically feature hand-painted surfaces, often with distressed patinas, functional joinery, and utilitarian designs tailored for provincial homes.

These pieces were constructed primarily from regional solid timbers such as oak, pine, or chestnut, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques with hand-forged iron hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate tool marks, hand-mixed historical paint layers, original wrought iron hinges, and pegged construction rather than modern fasteners.

A painted wardrobe serves as a focal storage piece in a bedroom or hallway, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary walls to add texture and historical character.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the painted finish, and cleaning only with a dry or lightly dampened microfiber cloth.