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Decorative Painted Steel Cupboard
witchantiques.com
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950

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Decorative Painted Steel Cupboard

19th century
Description

A very heavy solid steel cupboard circa 1880, riveted throughout, no welding. The most fantastic original painted finish we have ever handled. Even better in the flesh. With numerous layers of paint and rubbed steel bleeding through. Made in one piece and around half a ton. It does move around on trolleys but make sure it will go through doorways etc. There is more info and photos on our website - witchantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Painted Steel Storage Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1225450
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SKU.G.208
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Description
A very heavy solid steel cupboard circa 1880, riveted throughout, no welding. The most fantastic original painted finish we have ever handled. Even better in the flesh. With numerous layers of paint and rubbed steel bleeding through. Made in one piece and around half a ton. It does move around on trolleys but make sure it will go through doorways etc. There is more info and photos on our website - witchantiques.com
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Painted Steel Storage Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225450
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU.G.208
witchantiques.com
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2013
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A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation.
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Archive I A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation.

Decorative Painted Steel Cupboard

Archive II A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation. View II
Archive III A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation. View III
Archive IV A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation. View IV
Archive V A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation. View V
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Unit 22 B
2nd Floor
Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
United Kingdom

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A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation.
Decorative Painted Steel Cupboard
Ref: SA1225450
A tall, single-door steel storage cupboard featuring a shaped top pediment, heavy iron strap hinges, and a distressed grey-blue painted finish showing exposed metal and oxidisation.
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Industrial steel cupboards were primarily manufactured throughout the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries for workshops, factories, and commercial utility rooms due to their fire resistance and durable structural design. Over time, protective layers of paint were applied, creating layered, weathered finishes as they aged in functional environments.

These cabinets were typically fabricated from heavy-gauge riveted or welded sheet steel, reinforced with rolled iron frames and heavy strap hinges. Doors featured simple mechanical latches or slide bolts to secure contents in industrial settings.

Authentic pieces display natural wear patterns, genuine surface oxidisation, hand-riveted seams, and thick, uneven layers of historical paint rather than artificially distressed modern coatings. Look for original mechanical latches, heavy structural weight, and signs of functional age around high-contact areas like handles and base edges.

A distressed steel cupboard acts as a striking tactile focal point in contemporary, loft, or minimalist spaces, offsetting clean architectural lines with raw texture. Use it as functional storage in an entryway, dining space, or bathroom to introduce industrial character alongside warm timber or soft textiles.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or water, which can trigger further rust formation. To preserve flaking paint and prevent ongoing oxidisation, apply a microcrystalline wax or clear matte sealer across the exposed metal and paint layers.
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