1840-1849 France Weathered Whitewash Cerused Oak Mesh-Front Cabinet

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Cerused oak mesh-front cabinet in Weathered Whitewash. Its weathered whitewash finish sets off woven metal mesh door panels, three-bay form, … Read more Cerused oak mesh-front cabinet in Weathered Whitewash. Its weathered whitewash finish sets off woven metal mesh door panels, three-bay form, a hallmark of of the french provincial period France craftsmanship in the french provincial tradition. Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived. Living with an antique is a way of keeping a small piece of the past in daily use rather than behind glass. Choosing an antique is also a small, meaningful act of sustainability: it keeps a well-made object in circulation instead of adding a new one to a landfill. It is well suited to a display or storage cabinet. See less