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English Original Painted Linen Cupboard
Arcadia Antiques
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£2,950
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English Original Painted Linen Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Large 19th century English original painted linen cupboard/ wardrobe. Can be fitted internally with shelves or a hanging rail. 1840.

Code: 9129

Dimensions:

W: 51.5" (130.8 cm)

H: 92" (233.7 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Linen Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1174179
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9129
Description
Large 19th century English original painted linen cupboard/ wardrobe. Can be fitted internally with shelves or a hanging rail. 1840.

Code: 9129

Dimensions:

W: 51.5" (130.8 cm)

H: 92" (233.7 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Linen Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174179
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9129
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An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers.
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Archive I An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers.

English Original Painted Linen Cupboard

Archive II An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View II
Archive III An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View III
Archive IV An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View IV
Archive V An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View V
Archive VI An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View VI
Archive VII An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View VII
Archive VIII An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View VIII
Archive IX An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View IX
Archive X An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers. View X
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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
Items For Sale 703
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers.
English Original Painted Linen Cupboard
Ref: SA1174179
An antique freestanding pine linen cupboard featuring two panelled upper doors decorated with painted corner flourishes above two full-width lower drawers.
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Traditionally used in 18th and 19th-century households, a linen cupboard or press was designed specifically to store household linens, bedding, and clothing flat before hanging wardrobes became widespread. These pieces feature upper cupboard doors concealing shelves or trays, positioned over lower storage drawers.

Most English provincial linen cupboards were constructed from pine or deal, chosen for durability and joinery work. The timber was frequently finished with hand-painted graining, scumble glazes, or distemper paint to protect the wood and imitate darker hardwoods like mahogany or oak.

Authentic original painted finishes display natural wear patterns, timber shrinkage along panel joints, and surface patination in high-touch areas around handles and keyholes. Modern reproductions typically lack genuine hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, period ironwork, and authentic timber oxidisation on unpainted surfaces.

An antique painted cupboard functions as a focal storage piece in modern bedrooms, hallways, or open-plan dining spaces. Pairing warm painted timber with minimalist neutral walls, natural fabrics, and contemporary lighting balances historical character with modern functionality.

Preserve original painted surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoiding chemical or abrasive cleaners. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement, flaking paint, or wood shrinkage.
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