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French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White
Deja Vu St Leonards
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French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White

19th century
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19th-Century French Single Door Cupboard – Hand-Painted by Melissa White

This exquisite 19th-century French single-door cupboard has been beautifully hand-painted by renowned artist Melissa White, featuring a stunning polychrome Elizabethan design.

Inspired by an Elizabethan wall painting (circa 1600) found in Canterbury, the intricate multivine motif showcases delicate leaves, tulips, honeysuckle, and a scrolling vine, with a charming pigeon at its center.

This compact yet elegant cupboard includes a wide single drawer and stands gracefully on short cabriole legs, making it a unique and functional statement piece.

About the Artist:

Melissa White is a Hastings-based designer known for her expertise in hand-painted surface patterns for interiors, bringing historical designs to life with exceptional craftsmanship.

?? Now available – contact us for details!

Dimensions

Height = 121 cm (48")

Width = 88 cm (35")

Depth = 49 cm (19")

Viewing: 

Available for viewing at our store in St Leonards.

Delivery:

Delivery is not included. Please inquire about delivery costs based on your postcode.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this French Painted Single Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA995225
Dealers Internal Reference
148
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53 Norman Road

St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

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19th-Century French Single Door Cupboard – Hand-Painted by Melissa White
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This exquisite 19th-century French single-door cupboard has been beautifully hand-painted by renowned artist Melissa White, featuring a stunning polychrome Elizabethan design.
Deja Vu St Leonards
fig 1. A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.
fig 1. French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White

Inspired by an Elizabethan wall painting (circa 1600) found in Canterbury, the intricate multivine motif showcases delicate leaves, tulips, honeysuckle, and a scrolling vine, with a charming pigeon at its center.

fig 2. A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.
fig 2. French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White

This compact yet elegant cupboard includes a wide single drawer and stands gracefully on short cabriole legs, making it a unique and functional statement piece.

About the Artist:

Melissa White is a Hastings-based designer known for her expertise in hand-painted surface patterns for interiors, bringing historical designs to life with exceptional craftsmanship.

fig 3. A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.
fig 3. French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White

?? Now available – contact us for details!

Dimensions

Height = 121 cm (48")

Width = 88 cm (35")

Depth = 49 cm (19")

Viewing: 

Available for viewing at our store in St Leonards.

Delivery:

Delivery is not included. Please inquire about delivery costs based on your postcode.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this French Painted Single Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995225
Dealers Internal Ref
148
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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Archive I A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.

French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White

Archive II A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs. View II
Archive III A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs. View III
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Deja Vu St Leonards
Telephone 07538 552888
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St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
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A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.
French 19th Century Single Door "Canterbury Cupboard" by Melissa White
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A hand-painted dark green French single-door wooden cupboard decorated with botanical foliage and bird motifs.
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French provincial furniture from the 19th century combines practical country forms with decorative flourishes inspired by Parisian court styles. Hand-painted finishes featuring flora, fauna, and scrolling foliage were frequently applied to embellish simple softwood or hardwood structures.

These pieces were typically constructed from local regional timbers such as fruitwood, pine, or oak, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Surfaces were prepared with gesso and finished with hand-applied mineral pigments, complemented by brass or hand-forged iron escutcheons.

Authentic period cupboards exhibit indications of age such as natural timber movement, hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, and organic wear to the painted surface around contact points. The timber back panels and drawer interiors generally reveal irregular hand-sawn marks and uneven oxidation.

A painted accent cabinet functions as a characterful bedside table, hallway accent, or living room storage piece. Combining the detailed painted surface with plain walls, simple contemporary lighting, and neutral linen textiles creates a balanced visual contrast.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth to remove loose particles. Avoid liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, and wax polishes that may strip original painted layers, and keep the piece positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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