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Kitchen cabinet in pine with two doors and shelves – Central Europe, circa 1910
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Tall wardrobe in solid pine, with two doors and interior shelves, originally from central Europe and dated to the early twentieth century. A storage piece of exceptional vertical scale, sitting between a bedroom wardrobe and a pantry or dressing cabinet, representative of central European utilitarian vertical furniture with serene architecture.
In the homes of central Europe at the turn of the twentieth century, tall two-door wardrobes were practical solutions for vertical spaces, capitalising on the high ceilings typical of the era. They were used in bedrooms to store clothing and textiles, in expanded kitchens for pantry storage, or in dressing rooms of principal homes. The exceptional height — nearly 1.83 metres — provided significant storage capacity without occupying floor space. Pine was the local timber of choice for its availability and noble ageing.
It is built in solid pine with two frame-and-panel doors closing on original forged-iron hinges. The interior organises shelves — some original, others replaced during the piece’s life — to compartmentalise space. The sides are reinforced through frame-and-panel structure ensuring structural stability despite the height. The legs, of square section, are simple but robust, and the hardware retains its most noble oxidation.
The patina is noble and characteristic: the wood shows a settled honey-brown tone with entirely legible grain and soft matte sheen. The vertical silhouette stands out for its restrained presence — the reduced depth (50 cm) avoids protruding into the room — and the functional character is evident in the sober composition. The forged-iron hardware maintains its structural integrity.
For its vertical scale and compact depth, it sits naturally in contemporary rustic, eclectic, Scandinavian, and high-ceilinged lofts, where it works as a bedroom wardrobe for clothing, a storage piece in an open kitchen, a structuring element in a dressing room or an architectural piece that orders visually a tall wall. Its restrained presence facilitates integration into varied spaces.
Details
Ref.: AM33030
Dimensions: Width: 116 cm Depth: 50 cm Height: 183 cm
Style: Rustic functional, central European vertical furniture
Materials and techniques: Solid pine; two frame-and-panel doors; original forged-iron hinges; interior shelves; traditional joinery
Place of origin: Central Europe
Period: First third of the twentieth century
Date of manufacture: Circa 1910
Condition / Notes: Good. Original patina, solid forged-iron hardware, stable vertical structure, complete functionality
This piece is part of the collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
ONE OF A KIND PIECE
Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Eclectic
- Style: Rustic functional
- Style: Central European vertical furniture
- Material: Pine
- Material: Forged Iron
- Colour: Honey-brown
- Period: First third of the twentieth century
Specifications
ConditionGoodStyleScandinavian, RusticHeight116 cmWidth50 cmDepth183 cm
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ProfessionalGelida (Barcelona), SpainOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales