Antique Painted Cupboard

France, 19th Century

$3,295

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Jaw Dropper

A cupboard like this stood against a wall in a Provençal house for the better part of a century, holding the linens and the everyday things behind one tall door, painted once and left to soften ever since. Found in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and dating to the 19th century, it came from a bastide in the Luberon, a single panelled door opening onto three deep shelves. Sylvie would use it in a bedroom for linens or an entry for coats, and never touch the paint, letting it keep every year it has earned.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood, painted with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 62.5" H x 28.5" W x 16.25" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The cabinet has a blue painted finish with white undertones and layers of wear from its long history. Two drawers are painted blue, while the third has a dark glossy wood finish. The interior and back are unfinished wood, and the hinges and locking mechanism function well. The cabinet sits slightly unevenly with a bit of movement.

All items are final sale.