{"product_id":"vintage-primitive-wall-cupboard-with-wire-mesh-door","title":"Vintage Primitive Wall Cupboard with Wire-Mesh Door","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage, likely early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 22 inches tall × 13 inches wide × 5½ inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted wood, metal wire mesh, metal hinges, and a small white porcelain or ceramic knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful vintage wall cupboard with a wire-mesh door, softly aged cream paint, and traces of an earlier red-painted surface showing through along the edges and worn areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow proportions are balanced by fluted architectural trim, a small white knob, and an open gallery shelf at the top. Inside, a single wooden shelf divides the cupboard into two useful compartments while the fine wire mesh keeps the contents partially visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts handmade construction and layered painted surface give it the warmth and individuality of an old country kitchen piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire-screened cupboards developed from practical food-storage furniture designed to allow air circulation while helping protect pantry goods from insects. Larger versions are often associated with pie safes and food cupboards, while smaller wall-mounted examples were used for spices, medicines, household supplies, or everyday kitchen necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact cupboard borrows from that utilitarian tradition, combining ventilated storage with decorative fluted trim and a useful open shelf above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with wear consistent with age and former household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-painted surface shows rubbing, scratches, staining, small losses, and scattered areas where the earlier red-painted layer is visible. The interior has discoloration, marks, and accumulated surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire mesh, hinges, knob, and door remain present, and the hardware operates properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no installed hanging hardware. Two old screw holes remain near the bottom from where the cupboard was previously secured directly through the wood and into a wall. Appropriate mounting hardware will need to be added or the cupboard should be professionally secured before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful storage piece for a kitchen, pantry, bathroom, laundry room, or sewing space. Use it to hold tea tins, small pottery, linens, toiletries, ribbons, or other collected necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open shelf above offers an additional place for a small crock, framed photograph, dried flowers, or another favorite object. Its narrow form makes it especially useful where wall space is limited but a little architectural character is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404248498347,"sku":"BAS-006","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-primitive-wall-cupboard-wire-mesh-door.jpg?v=1784122854","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/products\/vintage-primitive-wall-cupboard-with-wire-mesh-door","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}