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18th Century Hand-Painted Blue Pine Wardrobe

Chairish

$2,425

This Austrian or Bavarian painted pine armoire showcases exquisite hand-painted “Bauernmalerei” folk artistry in vibrant blue, cream, and gold tones. The twin doors feature neoclassical urns filled with flowers, while the frieze above displays mythological griffins and scrollwork beneath a woven lattice crest. This style of decoration aligns with “Bauernmalerei” (literally “farmer’s painting”) — a traditional decorative painting technique from rural Austria, Switzerland, and southern Germany, often used on wardrobes, dowry chests, and benches. Made of solid pine, entirely hand-built with pegged joinery and paneled doors. The unfinished back panels reveal aged European softwood with natural shrinkage, wear, and patina consistent with age. Once likely a marriage or dowry armoire, it retains its original pine interior and charming patina throughout. Similar pieces currently have a price range of $4,000 to $6,000 online at this time. 82in tall; 53.5in wide; 24in deep

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