Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Cabinet

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This striking corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is all hand-built and painted with those characteristic details so desirable of … Read more This striking corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is all hand-built and painted with those characteristic details so desirable of Gustavian antiques. The ethereal blue-gray paint is original to the piece and contributes a wonderful patina to harmonize in a number of interior styles. A unique cornice tops the whole, with an angular pediment flanked by scrolled projections on the corners. Fluted details add further depth to the raised panels of the cabinet doors, which are interrupted by a perfect circle in the middle. Inside the (unpainted) pine upper cabinet are three shelves, and the door is secured by a simple wood latch. The small opening at the waist is similarly unpainted, framed by a decorative archway that creates a small niche to store & display. The bottom pine cabinet holds a single shelf, its door secured by a rather primitive latch. When measuring your corner, the back sides of the cabinet are 28" along each wall. Make sure to view all of the detailed images to get a closer look at this special piece. See less