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Description

Fabulous 19th century English painted oak display cabinet with bold glazing bars. 1840.

Shelf depth: 7.5-inches (19cm)

Code: 8840

Dimensions:

W: 63.5" (161.3 cm)

H: 91" (231.1 cm)

D: 12" (30.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

231cm (90.94")

Width

161cm (63.39")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130842

Dealers Internal Reference

8840

Description

Fabulous 19th century English painted oak display cabinet with bold glazing bars. 1840.

Shelf depth: 7.5-inches (19cm)

Code: 8840

Dimensions:

W: 63.5" (161.3 cm)

H: 91" (231.1 cm)

D: 12" (30.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

231cm (90.94")

Width

161cm (63.39")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130842

Dealers Internal Ref

8840

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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

ObjectCabinets
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialPine, Glass, Iron
ColourBlue
MotifsGlazed doors, Geometric astragal bars, Cornice moulding, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 161 cm (63 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Painted display cabinets gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, often utilised in provincial homes and country houses to showcase fine china, porcelain, and books while adding a decorative colour accent to living spaces.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid timber carcases such as pine or hardwood, featuring hand-glazed glass panels held by timber astragals, dovetail joinery, and traditional hand-applied painted finishes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristics such as hand-blown or cylinder glass with minor imperfections, hand-cut dovetails, traditional iron or brass hardware, and natural paint ageing or craquelure rather than artificial distressing.

An antique painted cabinet serves as a striking focal point in modern spaces, contrasting effectively against neutral walls when styled minimally with curated collections of ceramics, books, or glassware.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations to protect the painted finish and timber, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding modern chemical polishes.