Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet

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Extraordinary antique pine wedding cabinet dating from around 1825. This cabinet has a simple design but is beautifully painted in … Read more Extraordinary antique pine wedding cabinet dating from around 1825. This cabinet has a simple design but is beautifully painted in rustic colors and features a tree of life on the door panel. This piece is still in good condition for its age, although there are, of course, some slight signs of wear. These include a few sporadic traces of woodworm, which have been checked and treated, and some old repairs. All in all, a very characteristic piece. The interior of the cabinet consists of shelves and a modern rod. The cabinet still has its original working lock and key. In the past, it was customary to give bridal furniture like this as a wedding gift to the couple. This furniture was then placed in a display room on the farm, which was rarely used except for important visitors or special occasions. A beautiful and decorative piece of history. This piece originates from southern Germany. 183 cm high, 118 cm wide, 50 cm deep. See less