Late 18th Century Swedish Blue-Green Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet

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A late 18th-century Scandinavian folk art corner cabinet with a blue-green painted finish, red trim, and hand-painted flowers across the … Read more A late 18th-century Scandinavian folk art corner cabinet with a blue-green painted finish, red trim, and hand-painted flowers across the doors and angled sides. The upper door bears initials and the inscription “Anno 1783.”
The cabinet has an upper cupboard, a small drawer, and a lower cupboard, and stands on block feet. The drawer is joined with hand-cut dovetails, a detail of its early craftsmanship. Iron hinges and hand-forged nails are also visible.
Wear and paint loss reveal layers of color and give the surface its character. At 59 inches high, the cabinet offers useful storage in a compact corner form.
Late 18th Century, Scandinavian - Likely from Sweden
Height: 59 In
Length: 33 In.
Depth: 23 In. See less