European, likely Hungarian and dating from the turn of the 20th century c.1900-1905
Aesthetically, a faux maple paint was removed, leaving the wardrobes original cream finish. All of the original brass hardware is still present. Internally, split in two, one half hooks and the other shelved compartments
The soft pastel colour is a rare feature. A picturesque statement in a room. The scale is good. Useful but not too large. Well suited for small cottages, Victorian or Georgian properties aswell as a contemporary environment
An English piece dating from the mid 19th century c.1850-1870
Originally part of a much larger piece. Likely three times this size with cornices and plinths. A grand statement for a country manor
There was a scumble finish which we have gently washed back to the original cream base coat. Sat by a fire, the paint has crackled, a unique naturally occurring finish
Internally, the lower cupboard, a pair of shelves, one added more recently which can easily be removed. The upper glazed section, with the original hand blown glass, three original pitch pine shelves
Well proportioned non invasive size and scale. Suitable for a variety of uses throughout the home, from the kitchen as a pantry cupboard, the living room to store the children’s arts and crafts, through to the hallway for those bits and bobs
Original base coat paint. The main body was scraped and then stripped to being back as much originality as possible. A double shelved interior and a large drawer sits below
In proportion and has the style of school cupboards of the Victorian era
Modern paints and scumbles have been removed to leave early 20th century paints. The cupboard has sat by heat, likely a fire, leaving a crackled effect which penetrated through each layer of paint and in turn, binding various layers together. This created a unique challenge when stripping
Internally, multiple shelving systems create good storage space. Finished in a mid 20th century blue paint
This is an English piece of furniture, dating from the mid 19th century c.1850-1860
An abundance of storage space in a well proportioned cupboard, whilst taking up minimal room. Three central drawers, flanked by a pair of upper drawers and a lower shelved cupboard
Purchased in a later oak scumble, it has been meticulously stripped to the original yellow paint
Early Victorian painted pine cupboard or sideboard, English c.1850
Petite in stature, therefore comfortably able to accommodate a small cottage or a large barn conversion
The cupboard has been dry scraped back to the original base coat
A pair of healthy sized drawers sit above a shelved cupboard section. Period drop handles have been added in the past to match the original which would have been of a similar style
Mid 20th century painted finish which has developed an attractive crackled finish, with an older yellow paint visible in places
Cupboard consists of large shelved sections offering ample storage. An unusual small access door at the rear
When the latest paint was added, the cupboard was used to store building materials. Large iron latch has been left in place to acknowledge its industrial heritage
This style of cupboard was common place among schools and churches. This particular one leans more towards a school environment due to it’s vibrant colour