18th Century Corner Cupboard 18th Century

Name: Large 18th Century Painted and Gilded Corner Cupboard
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA726559
Price: 3500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCorner Cupboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialPainted Wood, Gold Leaf
ColourTeal Green, Gold
MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Acanthus spandrels, Fluted pilasters, Arched aperture
SizeH 240 cm (94 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This large 18th-century Georgian open corner cupboard stands proudly in painted teal green wood highlighted with gold leaf detailing. The architectural form incorporates a broken swan-neck pediment with carved rosettes, Corinthian capitals atop fluted pilasters, and an arched aperture framed by carved acanthus spandrels. Interior shelving features curved contours edged in gold, providing open display space. The painted finish shows light rubbing and wear along the edges, revealing the timber beneath. Measuring 240 cm high, 118 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, this substantial architectural piece commands attention in a principal reception room or hallway. It functions as a striking display cabinet for books, ceramics, or decorative objects, anchoring a corner space with traditional elegance.

FAQs

A parcel-gilt corner cupboard from the 18th century is a specialized storage piece constructed to fit flush into a room corner, featuring selective gilding over a painted wood surface to accentuate carved architectural details.

These cupboards were typically constructed from softwoods like pine or hardwoods like oak, covered with chalky mineral paints and highlighted with genuine gold leaf gilding over a clay bole base.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn backboards, hand-carved detail work with subtle asymmetry, natural paint oxidation, and wear patterns where the red bole primer shows beneath aged gilding.

Position the piece in an unutilised corner of a dining room or entrance hall, displaying curated ceramics or books within the open shelving to create a focal point.

Dust surfaces using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or liquid wax polishes that can degrade historical paint layers and lift delicate gold leaf.

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Large 18th Century Painted and Gilded Corner Cupboard

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