Antique American Primitive Painted Two-Tone Corner Cupboard, Virginia

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A monumental and deeply evocative antique American primitive corner cupboard, boasting an incredible, untouched painted finish. Standing nearly 7.5 feet … Read more A monumental and deeply evocative antique American primitive corner cupboard, boasting an incredible, untouched painted finish. Standing nearly 7.5 feet tall, this piece commands a room with honest, rustic charm and significant scale.

According to the seller, this piece was purchased from Covesville Store Antiques in Virginia. It features a striking, classic two-tone color combination. The frame and trim wear a deep, antique "barn red" or earthy country red hue, contrasting with inset door panels painted in a dark, faded blue-grey.

The finish is a highly desirable "dry surface" patina. It is flaky, worn, and shows extensive chipping, crazing, and paint loss that reveals the aged wood beneath. It has not been sealed with modern clear coats.

Constructed by hand, likely in the 19th century, it is structurally solid and stable. The doors feature original-style wooden latch closures and simple pulls that still function properly. The interior is cavernous, fitted with fixed wooden shelves showing significant wear appropriate to its age.

This is a true statement piece, perfectly suited for an antique farmhouse kitchen, or as a textural anchor in a modern design.

Additional Dimensions:
Overall Exterior Height: 90”
Overall Exterior Width (across front): 48”
Exterior Depth (from front to back corner): 23”
Maximum Interior Depth (shelf depth): 20.5”
Upper Door Opening Height: 54”
Lower Door Opening Height: 26.5”
Overall Width of Door Openings: 32”

Wood is assumed to be Pine, but unconfirmed. See less