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Description

Pretty 18th century English painted oak linen cupboard fitted with a hanging rail and shelves may be added as required. 1780.

Code: 8830

Dimensions:

W: 44" (111.8 cm)

H: 79.5" (201.9 cm)

D: 22" (55.9 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Linen Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

202cm (79.53")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130827

Dealers Internal Reference

8830

Description

Pretty 18th century English painted oak linen cupboard fitted with a hanging rail and shelves may be added as required. 1780.

Code: 8830

Dimensions:

W: 44" (111.8 cm)

H: 79.5" (201.9 cm)

D: 22" (55.9 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Linen Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

202cm (79.53")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130827

Dealers Internal Ref

8830

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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

ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
Period18th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialPine, Brass
ColourSage Green
MotifsRaised panel doors, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Cornice moulding
SizeH 202 cm (80 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

English linen cupboards and presses were traditionally crafted to store household textiles, linens, and garments before built-in wardrobes became common in domestic architecture.

These pieces are typically constructed from native timbers such as pine or oak, featuring panelled doors, pegged joints, and often hand-brushed historical paint finishes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining dovetail joinery, hand-forged or brass hardware, tool marks, timber shrinkage, and the layering of historical paint surfaces.

A painted cupboard serves as a functional focal point in a bedroom or hallway, offering textural contrast against neutral walls while providing substantial enclosed storage.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, and maintaining stable room temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture.