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18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

$2,400
£1,823.41
€2,095.48
CA$3,371.09
A$3,669.35
CHF 1,944.26
MX$44,129.50
NOK 24,720.74
SEK 22,653.83
DKK 15,653.09

About the Item

A modest relic of daily life, this 18th-century Danish kitchen cupboard carries the quiet authority of use and survival. Built of oak and mounted to the wall, it was never meant to impress, only to serve—and it has, for centuries. A single door, hung on hand-wrought iron hinges, swings open to reveal a simple interior: one shelf and a drawer, its face punctuated by a small circular cutout that replaces the need for a pull. The lock is just as unadorned, activated with a turn of the carved wooden knob, more gesture than mechanism. Every joint is dovetailed, the work of careful hands shaping with honesty rather than ornament. The patina of age softens its surfaces, transforming utility into something poetic. What was once a place to tuck away the essentials of a rural kitchen now reads as sculpture—functional still, but elevated by time and endurance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35181stDibs: LU3738346359412

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