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18th Century Panetiere or Bread Cupboard
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18th Century Panetiere or Bread Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A French 18th Century Panetiere or bread cupboard, in walnut with carved wheat sheaves in relief and turned spindles, with a central door all sitting on shaped cabriole legs, with original steel escutcheon to the front door. Wonderful warm colour to this beautiful piece of French country furniture, would work well for bottles or kitchen storage . All recently cleaned and waxed.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Panetiere Bread Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244228
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A French 18th Century Panetiere or bread cupboard, in walnut with carved wheat sheaves in relief and turned spindles, with a central door all sitting on shaped cabriole legs, with original steel escutcheon to the front door.
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Wonderful warm colour to this beautiful piece of French country furniture, would work well for bottles or kitchen storage.
Youlls Antiques

. All recently cleaned and waxed.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Panetiere Bread Cupboard to the 18th Century.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244228
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door.
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Archive I An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door.

18th Century Panetiere or Bread Cupboard

Archive II An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door. View VIII
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Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door.
18th Century Panetiere or bread cupboard
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An 18th-century French Provencal carved walnut panetiere featuring turned baluster spindles, finials along the cresting, and a small central panelled door.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Cabinet
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Floral relief carving, Cockleshell apron, Turned finials
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

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A panetiere is a traditional French food cupboard originating from Provence, designed specifically to store and air fresh bread. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these cupboards feature open turned spindles to permit air circulation while protecting loaves from pests.

Panetieres were constructed using native dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, olivewood, or fruitwood. Construction features traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned spindle balusters, relief carving, and wrought iron or brass fittings.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-pegged joinery, asymmetrical hand-carved decorations such as olive branches or crests, and original turned finials. Look for historical timber shrinkage around panels, hand-wrought metal hinges, and wear around the lock area.

A panetiere functions as a decorative wall-mounted accent or a tabletop display piece in a kitchen, dining room, or hallway. It provides open-concept storage for ceramics, glassware, or folded linens while introducing texture and historical architectural interest.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina, and keep the object away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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