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Late 19th C Italian Cupboard
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Late 19th C Italian Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Pretty late 19th C Italian 2 door pine cupboard, original paint finish and very good provenance. 1890

Internal depth-24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Painted Cupboard to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218992
Dealers Internal Reference
9446
Description
Pretty late 19th C Italian 2 door pine cupboard, original paint finish and very good provenance. 1890

Internal depth-24cm

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Painted Cupboard to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218992
Dealers Internal Ref
9446
Arcadia Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet.

Late 19th C Italian Cupboard

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet. View XI
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Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 696
Items Sold 6,163
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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 late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet.
Late 19th C Italian Cupboard
Ref: SA1218992
A late nineteenth-century Italian painted and gilded wooden cupboard featuring two tall doors with decorative carved panels, flanked by fluted pilasters on bun feet.
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  • ObjectCupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Neoclassical Revival
  • MaterialWood, Paint, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Carved foliate base moulding, Recessed louvred panels, Bun feet
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This late nineteenth-century Italian Neoclassical Revival cupboard is constructed from pine with a painted and gilded finish, presenting a cream and gold colour palette. The rectangular case stands upon round bun feet below a carved foliate base moulding and a heavily moulded cornice. Two tall doors feature recessed louvred panels enclosed by beaded borders, accented by vertical keyhole escutcheons and flanked by fluted pilasters. The surfaces show visible wear and antiqued distressing to the original paintwork. Measuring 165 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 35 cm deep with an internal depth of 24 cm, this compact double-door storage piece functions well in a bedroom, hallway, or living room for linens, tableware, or everyday items.

Late 19th-century Italian cupboards often incorporate Neoclassical architectural elements, such as fluted pilasters, carved mouldings, and distressed painted finishes with gilded highlights. These freestanding cabinets were designed to provide structured storage for grand European residences.

Craftsmen typically constructed the frame from native softwoods or hardwoods, applying layers of gesso, water-based painted pigments, and hand-applied gold leaf. Metal hardware, including keyplates and hinges, was usually cast in brass or wrought iron.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related craquelure across painted surfaces, uneven gilding wear along touchpoints, and timber shrinkage at joinery seams. Hand-sawn backboards and hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joints further confirm 19th-century construction.

A large painted cupboard serves as an architectural anchor in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom. Pairing the light timber and distressed patina with understated contemporary upholstery creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid liquid cleaning solutions, solvents, and water, which can erode fragile painted gesso and water-gilded finishes, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent timber warping.
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