Antique English Painted Georgian Corner Cabinet, circa 1840

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Antique English Painted Georgian Corner Cabinet, circa 1840

About the Item

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! The charming color and beautiful symmetry of this antique English corner cabinet, circa 1840 is quite lovely. Originally used in a country house kitchen in the southwest of England this painted corner cabinet retains its original antique glass in the pair of upper cabinet doors. Notice the pattern in the upper doors contains thirteen individual pieces of glass arranged in a balanced manner known as "astragal glazing". This pattern first appeared in the 18th century and was enormously popular throughout the Georgian period (1720-1820) and continues to be so today. When the doors are opened the entire upper cabinet is revealed and available for the display of collected and special objects. The Georgian era is notable for its graceful proportions and delightful visual arrangement of different components. The two shelves on the inside of the cabinet each have a scalloped shape visible when the doors are open and each display level has a plate groove used to keep plates upright for viewing. The lower cabinet doors also open fully and have a shelf to increase the storage area. This English corner cabinet has a wonderful painted finish in an apple green which along with its bright interior color was chosen to bring reflection into an otherwise dark room. When this cabinet was first constructed in the 19th century the only illumination was a fireplace and candles before the introduction of gas lighting and then electric lights. So the addition of color into an interior was a favored choice in both the 1700-1800s to enhance the ability to see the objects placed behind the doors. The decorative appeal of this antique corner cabinet remains desirable and the clean simple lines work well for 21st century interiors.

Dimensions:
Height: 84.5 in (214.63 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Style:
Georgian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1840-1849
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1840
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: EFH1521stDibs: LU86685236693