Antique Painted Gustavian Cupboard Bench and the resulting colours are

and the resulting colours are a real eye feast especially with its natural rusted discolouration and flakey finish

This is a typically well made solid pine blanket box with a strong structure and base and has the handy addition of 4 original brass castors

These would have originally been for storing candles

I can just see the old man (or woman I guess)

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Antique Painted Gustavian Cupboard Bench and the resulting colours areA Mid 19th century painted Pine cupboard originating from Northern Europe possibly Germany or Sweden. Very well made and structurally solid this piece is a very useful size for any small space where you are looking to make a striking visual impact. Two small top drawers with lovely handle details and double door cupboard below with original functioning lock with key. I have painted the body in a pale blue typical of Gustavian furniture of the period