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What is the best white paint for furniture?

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What is the best white paint for furniture?
There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
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Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm Period: circa 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean pain...
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet Measurements: H. 170 cm – W. 100 (107 to the frames) cm – D. 53 (57 to the frames) cm Period: 1834 Origin: B...
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Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm Period: 1800 circa Origin: Alps Wood: Fir Description: Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches. Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole. This antique Alpine wardrobe...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood, Paint

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812 Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm Period: 1812 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Description: Antique painte...
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

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