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French Original Painted Linen Cupboard
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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French Original Painted Linen Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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19th C French original painted 2 door pine linen cupboard. 1860

Interior depth 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Linen Cupboard to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243928
Dealers Internal Reference
9680
Description
19th C French original painted 2 door pine linen cupboard. 1860

Interior depth 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Linen Cupboard to the 1860s.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243928
Dealers Internal Ref
9680
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice.
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Archive I A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice.

French Original Painted Linen Cupboard

Archive II A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View II
Archive III A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View III
Archive IV A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View IV
Archive V A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View V
Archive VI A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View VI
Archive VII A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View VII
Archive VIII A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View VIII
Archive IX A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice. View IX
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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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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice.
French Original Painted Linen Cupboard
Ref: SA1243928
A tall French provincial cupboard painted in distressed duck egg blue, featuring two panelled doors with a small brass knob and a moulded top cornice.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmoires & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Brass
  • ColourDuck Egg Blue
  • MotifsRecessed panelled doors, Moulded cornice, Exposed hinges, Brass knob handle
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This original French Provincial linen cupboard dates from 1860 and is constructed from pine. The piece is finished in a distressed duck egg blue paint, complemented by exposed hinges and a small round brass knob handle positioned centrally on the right door. The double doors feature a symmetrical arrangement of three vertically stacked recessed panels, beneath a pronounced moulded top cornice. Measuring 126 cm high by 122 cm wide and 51 cm deep, with an interior depth of 39 cm, the cabinet provides generous storage capacity for everyday items. Ideal for a bedroom, landing or hallway, this functional armoire suits contemporary country interiors and classic dressing rooms alike.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century rural France, linen cupboards or armoires were crafted as primary storage units for household linens, textiles, and clothing. regional artisans often painted these pieces using local earth pigments to protect the timber and match regional interior aesthetics.

French provincial cupboards were predominantly built using native hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or pine. The joinery featured traditional mortise and tenon joints, complemented by hand-carved panels, iron or brass hardware, and mineral-based milk paint finishes.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-hewn timber backing, hand-cut dovetail or peg joinery, and original iron or brass fitting placement. The painted surface typically shows layered wear, naturally aged patina, and micro-cracking consistent with historic paint application.

A painted armoire serves as a focal storage piece in modern bedrooms, dining areas, or hallways. Designers balance its visual weight by pairing the painted timber with neutral textiles, contemporary artwork, and simple metal accents.

Maintain painted timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical detergents, excessive moisture, and placement near direct heat sources or harsh sunlight to prevent paint flaking and wood movement.
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