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Tall French 19th Century Serpentine Painted Cupboard
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for sale €8,892     $9,652
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Tall French 19th Century Serpentine Painted Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Pappilon
Description

An exceptional mid 19th century French painted cupboard, of very tall proportion. Demonstrating an elegant serpentine-shaped concave front with elegant detailing throughout. Displaying two pairs of panelled doors, with carved detailing, raised on a plinth base. Demonstrating a soft white tone to the paintwork, with a deep purple/pink painted interior - restored paintwork. An exceptional and highly decorative piece that would grace any interior extremely well.

This cupboard comes apart into two sections for ease of transport.

Height - 273cm

Width - 142cm

Depth - 72cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
273cm (107.48")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Pappilon has dated this French Serpentine Painted Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA837256
Description
An exceptional mid 19th century French painted cupboard, of very tall proportion. Demonstrating an elegant serpentine-shaped concave front with elegant detailing throughout. Displaying two pairs of panelled doors, with carved detailing, raised on a plinth base.
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Demonstrating a soft white tone to the paintwork, with a deep purple/pink painted interior - restored paintwork.
Pappilon

An exceptional and highly decorative piece that would grace any interior extremely well.

This cupboard comes apart into two sections for ease of transport.

Height - 273cm

Width - 142cm

Depth - 72cm

Height
273cm (107.48")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Pappilon has dated this French Serpentine Painted Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA837256
Pappilon
Pappilon
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A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base.
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Archive I A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base.

Tall French 19th Century Serpentine Painted Cupboard

Archive II A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View II
Archive III A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View III
Archive IV A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View IV
Archive V A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View V
Archive VI A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View IX
Archive X A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View X
Archive XI A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XI
Archive XII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XII
Archive XIII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XIV
Archive XV A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XV
Archive XVI A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XVI
Archive XVII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XVII
Archive XVIII A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XVIII
Archive XIX A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base. View XIX
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A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base.
Tall French 19th Century Serpentine Painted Cupboard
Ref: SA837256
A tall 19th-century French off-white painted cupboard with a wavy serpentine front, moulded panel doors, and a dark grey painted plinth base.
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A French serpentine painted cupboard is a tall storage cabinet featuring a undulating, curved front profile developed during the 18th and 19th centuries. These functional furniture pieces were widely used in French country homes and chateaux to store linens, household wares, and food.

These cupboards were typically constructed using regional softwoods such as pine or hardwoods like oak and walnut. The surfaces were finished with mineral-based or milk paint layers, often accompanied by hand-forged iron hinges, escutcheons, and latches.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut joinery, hand-planed back panels, and irregular iron hardware. The paint finish typically shows organic wear patterns, subtle paint layering, and micro-cracking across areas of high contact.

A painted cupboard introduces soft texture and architectural height to contemporary spaces. Position it in a kitchen as a pantry, in a hallway for concealed storage, or in a bedroom as an armoire paired with clean, minimalist backdrop walls.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and avoid liquid cleaners that can damage historic paint. Apply a thin coat of clear, natural beeswax once a year to protect the paint layer from humidity fluctuations.
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