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Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €6,611     $7,176
£5,650
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Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Late 18th C Swedish painted pine linen cupboard. 1790

Shelf depth- 37cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1212253
Dealers Internal Reference
9386
Description
Late 18th C Swedish painted pine linen cupboard. 1790

Shelf depth- 37cm

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1212253
Dealers Internal Ref
9386
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A tall antique Swedish painted linen cupboard featuring shaped panel doors over three drawers with brass handles in an off-white distressed finish.
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Archive I A tall antique Swedish painted linen cupboard featuring shaped panel doors over three drawers with brass handles in an off-white distressed finish.

Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard

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Archive III A tall antique Swedish painted linen cupboard featuring shaped panel doors over three drawers with brass handles in an off-white distressed finish. View III
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Arcadia Antiques

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
Items Sold 6,137
Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
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A tall antique Swedish painted linen cupboard featuring shaped panel doors over three drawers with brass handles in an off-white distressed finish.
Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Ref: SA1212253
A tall antique Swedish painted linen cupboard featuring shaped panel doors over three drawers with brass handles in an off-white distressed finish.
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Originating in the late 18th century under King Gustav III, Gustavian style combines French Neoclassical and Rococo proportions with simplified Nordic craftsmanship. These cupboards traditionally feature pale painted finishes, carved wood details, geometric door panels, and broken arch or moulded cornices designed to maximize interior light.

Scandinavian linen cupboards were primarily constructed from native softwoods such as pine or fir, using hand-cut dovetail joints and wooden peg construction. The exterior was finished with milk paint, chalk paint, or oil-based gesso, paired with hand-forged iron or brass hardware including decorative escutcheon plates and drop handles.

Authenticity can be evaluated by inspecting structural joinery, evidence of wood shrinkage along wide backboards, and natural surface wear patterns around original keyholes and door edges. Original paint finishes typically display fine micro-craquelure and multiple historical layers rather than uniform modern paint application.

A large painted cupboard serves as a functional anchor piece in dining rooms, bedrooms, or wide hallways. Its soft, muted tones pair effectively with neutral linen upholstery, natural oak floors, and contemporary minimalist artwork to create balanced contrast without overwhelming the space.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or abrasive cleaners that strip historic paint layers. Maintain stable indoor relative humidity and temperature levels to prevent pine boards from expanding or contracting, which can cause paint flaking.
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