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Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet
$3,600
£2,733.06
€3,126.04
CA$5,029.72
A$5,594.15
CHF 2,921.09
MX$68,074.84
NOK 37,306.79
SEK 34,987.18
DKK 23,330.80
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With its timeworn surface and elegant restraint, this early 18th-century French cabinet carries with it the quiet poetry of centuries past. Made near Poitiers during the Regence period, circa 1720, it was likely crafted for a provincial home or small chapel, a humble yet noble piece made from solid walnut and chestnut, softened by age and use.
The cabinet's sloped top once served as a book rest, ideal for reading or writing by lamplight. Below, a single door opens to reveal storage for treasured volumes, linens, or correspondence. The carved paneling is beautifully framed with shaped moldings and delicate corner rosettes, whispering of French artistry shaped by hand and tradition.
Its layered blue-gray painted finish is worn to perfection. A romantic patina that reveals glimpses of earlier coats and warm wood beneath. This gentle distressing feels authentic and intimate, like a cabinet that has lived through generations of stories, morning light, and whispered prayers.
Petite in scale but full of presence, it brings soul and softness to any space, from a sunlit hallway to a reading nook, or even beside a bed in a home that values history and grace.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Chestnut,Gesso,Hardwood,Iron,Metal,Paint,Walnut,Wood,Wrought Iron,Carved,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Joinery,Metalwork,Painted,Patinated,Woodwork
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1720
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Beautiful surface wear with layers of patina; structurally solid and full of character.
- Seller Location:Middleburg, VA
- Reference Number:Seller: 58791stDibs: LU872630345662
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