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18th Century French Mountain Cupboard
TallBoy Interiors
for sale €3,855     $4,185
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18th Century French Mountain Cupboard

18th century
Description

This is a truly rare piece of French vernacular furniture. This cupboard is 18th century and made of chestnut , which suggests this piece probably originates from the Dordogne region in France. This example has two doors opening to a shelved interior, the doors have a bold geometric design which gives the cupboard a contemporary look and is why I love these mountain cupboards. An unusual contrast you rarely see. All over great proportions, stunning patina and just a honest feel about.

Height 155cm Width (to pegs on the sides) 114cm Depth 34cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this 18th Century French Cupboard to the 18th Century.

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SA1206370
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002473
Description
This is a truly rare piece of French vernacular furniture.
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This cupboard is 18th century and made of chestnut , which suggests this piece probably originates from the Dordogne region in France.
TallBoy Interiors

This example has two doors opening to a shelved interior, the doors have a bold geometric design which gives the cupboard a contemporary look and is why I love these mountain cupboards. An unusual contrast you rarely see. All over great proportions, stunning patina and just a honest feel about.

Height 155cm Width (to pegs on the sides) 114cm Depth 34cm

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this 18th Century French Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206370
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002473
TallBoy Interiors
TallBoy Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021
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A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware.
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Archive I A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware.

18th Century French Mountain Cupboard

Archive II A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View II
Archive III A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View III
Archive IV A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View IV
Archive V A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View V
Archive VI A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View VI
Archive VII A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware. View VIII
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A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware.
18th Century French mountain cupboard
Ref: SA1206370
A tall, dark brown timber cupboard featuring two large double doors constructed with eight recessed wooden panels and simple iron hardware.
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Originating from alpine and rural regions of France, these rustic cupboards were crafted as robust, functional storage units. Typically featuring thick timber panels and minimalist, sturdy construction, they reflect the utility and regional woodworking traditions of 18th-century provincial furniture.

Craftsmen typically utilised local hardwoods and softwoods such as oak, chestnut, walnut, and pine. Construction techniques relied on hand-pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved panels, and forged iron hardware such as hinges and latches.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planed surfaces, uneven panel dimensions, and wooden peg joinery protruding slightly due to wood shrinkage over centuries. Additionally, hand-forged iron fittings, authentic wood oxidisation, and historic wear around handles indicate period origins.

A dark timber rustic cupboard provides visual depth and contrast when set against clean, neutral modern plaster walls. It functions effectively as a linen press in a bedroom, a larder in a contemporary kitchen, or storage within a hallway.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood movement and cracking.
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