{"product_id":"cabinet-14","title":"Ontario Walnut \u0026 Tiger Maple Stepback Cupboard, Waterloo County, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong mid-19th-century Ontario stepback cupboard from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterloo County area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, circa 1850, displaying the Germanic influence associated with early furniture from this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed primarily in walnut with beautifully figured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etiger maple panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the lower doors. The upper section features three glazed doors with divided panes, fluted vertical trim and a substantial molded cornice. Below are three drawers over two paneled cupboard doors, with shaped architectural details flanking the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most important feature is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremarkably well-preserved original surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The dark, warm finish has developed extensive fine age cracking and crazing throughout, particularly evident on the figured maple panels and surrounding walnut. This naturally aged surface gives the cupboard considerable depth and character and has not been stripped or refinished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shaped tiger maple panels, restrained moldings and overall construction reflect the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermanic furniture-making traditions found among 19th-century settlers in the Waterloo County region of Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and very decorative example of early Canadian country furniture with an unusually appealing untouched surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 89\" W: 60\" D: 21\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50204540535024,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/9591\/9261\/files\/DSC09830_6b5d5e07-2b5c-4a1d-84ef-9e4d7d4bc8b3.jpg?v=1785946285","url":"https:\/\/www.scottlandonantiques.com\/products\/cabinet-14","provider":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}