PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CUPBOARD IN BITTERSWEET ORANGE PAINT
View Similar Items
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CUPBOARD IN BITTERSWEET ORANGE PAINT
About the Item
Made ca 1840-1870, this Berks County, Pennsylvania Dutch cupboard has bittersweet orange paint with sponged decoration. It was purchased directly out of a house in Reading by a friend of mine. The two-piece case has three drawers over two doors on the bottom section, resting on turned, bun feet, with two six-light doors and two candle drawers on the top, crowned by a nice cornice molding. The interior of the top retains its original yellow paint with fantastic surface. Although two are absent, one of the original, square, adjustable dish rails is present.
The construction is excellent. The case is dovetailed top and bottom. The drawers are dovetailed. There is finely molded trim on the waist and a nicely scribed, beaded edge around each door. The cast iron hardware on the doors is period and original.
The surface of the cupboard was covered in a heavy brown varnish. This was professionally removed to reveal the original color and decoration.
This is an extraordinary object due to the fact that it is a decorated cupboard with strong color and well-balanced, appealing form and with very little restoration at all to the original painted surface.
Condition: It takes a few sentences to cover this, but the items on the list are minor. The pads on two of the four bun feet have been restored. Some of the molding on the pie shelf was restored. There is a strip of wood replaced at the top of the center drawer and along the hinged side of the left-hand blind door. The most significant issue is that the original candle drawers were lost (a common circumstance when such cupboards were moved). These are top-notch quality replacements, dovetailed front and back and made with antique popular.
- Dimensions:Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1840-1870
- Condition:See item description.
- Seller Location:York County, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: cbd-0191stDibs: U0909088497174
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1991
1stDibs seller since 2008
67 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 10 hours
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllGreen Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing fan decoration, circa 1850-1880
Pennsylvania hang...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dauphin County Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dower Chest Made for Madlen Nafzer
Located in York County, PA
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Paint-Decorated Dower Chest, Made for Madlen Nafzer in 1808
This colorful Pennsylvania German dower chest, with pinwheels and tiny flowers on Robin's egg blue tombstone panels, set on a salmon ground, was found with the descendents of Madlen Nafzer of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Passed down through her family for several generations, the chest is accompanied by a softbound book that details the history of the Nafzer family. It tells the basic story of the woman for whom the chest was made in 1808; of how her family arrived on American soil and of their subsequent moves from Pennsylvania to Ohio to Indiana with the migrating Pennsylvania Dutch Community.
Past its striking color and decoration, one of the most spectacular things about this particular chest is its untouched paint surface and early condition. While a lateral portion of the left, back foot is absent, broken and lost during the family's possession, the back of the foot is present and extremely stabile. This had been broken, presumably at the same time, but the original piece was kept and I personally doweled it back into place. I made no attempt to replace the missing side portion, so that the chest could be kept in this unspoiled form, a rare thing among surviving Pennsylvania Dower chests...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Smoke-Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, Chrome Yellow
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania German (Amish or Mennonite) paint-decorated blanket chest of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin. Extensive smoke decoration on a ch...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Mahantango Valley Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with Unicorns, ca 1820-1840
Located in York County, PA
Diminutive blanket box, in windsor green paint, with rare and beautiful unicorn stencils. Made ca 1820-1840, the chest was found in the Mahantango Valley of Pennsylvania. Very likely...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Centre County Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with Salmon and Black Floral Decoration
Located in York County, PA
PAINTED, CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST IN SALMON AND BLACK WITH FLORAL DECORATION, 3 DRAWERS, AND APPLIED, SPLAY FEET, circa 1815-1825
S...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chrome Yellow, Paint Decorated Settee
Located in York County, PA
Chrome yellow, paint-decorated settee in an unusual triple-back-slat design with bold, shield-shaped spindles, circa 1820-1830.
Category
Antique 1820s Settees
Materials
Wood
You May Also Like
19th Century Original Painted Corner Cupboard from Pennsylvania, 2 Pcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century super rare original painted two-piece corner cupboard from Pennsylvania. Amazing dental crown molding and dovetailed case. This folky spotted undisturbed surface corner ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Cupboards
Materials
Pine
$9,895 Sale Price
46% Off
Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A attractive Primitive cupboard with original faux bois paintwork. This decorative technique was used to imitate more expensive woodspecies or, as in this case, for decoration and pr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Cupboards
Materials
Softwood
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Painted Dutch Kas / Cupboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dutch, painted pine kas with single door having recessed panel doors painted with floral bouquets. Chamfered corners continue the floral motif on faux grain-painted background. Origi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Painted Dutch Bombe Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C painted Dutch bombe display cupboard. 1890.
Dimensions
44 inches (112 cms) wide
15.5 inches (39 cms) deep
80 inches (203 cms) hig...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cupboards
Materials
Oak
19th Century American Primitive Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...
Category
Antique 1880s American Primitive Painted Furniture
Materials
Tin
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Restoration Hardware Art
Pie Dish
Sponge Dish
Berks County
Antique Cast Iron Door Hinges
Pie Mold
Used Furniture Reading Pa
Antique Pie Mold
Pie Cupboard
Antique Pie Iron
Earth Toned Rug
Wall Covering
Bold Chair
French Bamboo Furniture
Murano Glass Flowers
Vintage Italian Light Fixtures
Exquisite Mirror
Mid Century Modern Sofa 1960s