18th Century French Walnut Corner Cupboard

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French corner cabinet à deux corps from the late 18th century. Solidly crafted in walnut.

An authentic example of traditional … Read more French corner cabinet à deux corps from the late 18th century. Solidly crafted in walnut.

An authentic example of traditional provincial craftsmanship in 18th-century France.

Two-part walnut body with a triangular base, slanted pilasters, two double doors and a multi-profiled arched pediment. The four doors are framed with flattened panels and correspond to the arched pediment at the top. They are hung on hand-forged external hinges. Mouldings adorn the cornice, the doors, the top panel, the plinth and the lower pilaster strips in the form of a frame.

Inside, the cabinet is equipped with two shelves in the lower section and three further shelves, as well as a built-in unit with five small drawers.

Original locks, sliding bolts and brass key fittings.

Dimensions

Height: 102 cm (base cabinet) or 250.5 cm (total) / 40.16 in (base cabinet) or 98.62 in (total).

Width: 121.5 cm / 47.83 in.

Depth: 82.5 cm (left) or 89 cm (right) / 32.48 in (left) or 35.04 in (right).

Shelf height: 24 cm (base cabinet) or 33/28/24 cm (top section) / 9.45 in (base cabinet) or 12.99 / 11.02 / 9.45 in (top section).



In good authentic condition, ready for everyday use, with slight signs of age-related wear, including old woodworm tunnels (no longer active!). The surface has been carefully cleaned and polished with wax. Key has been replaced.



The cabinet can be transported in 2 parts (upper and lower section). In addition, the doors can be removed and the shelves taken out. See less