Architect-Designed Mint Green Corner Cabinet with Original Surround – Meade & Hamilton, Early 20th Century

Description :
This exceptional built-in corner cabinet and matching decorative surround come from a historic residence designed by renowned Cleveland architectural firm Meade & Hamilton. Finished in the original mint green paint, the cabinet features double arched panel doors and stepped trim, while the flanking casing and pediment display fluted verticals and a carved floral crest. As a complete architectural unit, it offers rare cohesion between storage function and formal ornamentation. Salvaged with care, this piece is ideal for restoration or reuse in projects seeking architectural continuity, historical significance, and bold visual character.

Era:
1920s–1930s

Style:
Colonial Revival with Institutional Formality

Technique:
Cabinet constructed with dowel and glue joinery; trim assembled from moulded lumber, carved pediment, and mitered corners; finished with layered green paint

Tools Used:
Table saw, router, carving gouges, moulding plane, and paintbrush

History:
Removed from a historic Cleveland-area home designed by Meade & Hamilton, known for their classically influenced residential and civic architecture. This piece reflects their attention to proportion, symmetry, and built-in elegance.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Designed by Meade & Hamilton; built by affiliated craftspeople or millwork contractors of the period

Measurements:
Cabinet body: approx. 36" W x 84" H x 24" D from corner With trim: approx. 44" W x 88" H overall

Suggested Weight:
180–200 lbs

Item Number : P13588

Category : Cabinets

Brand : Designed by Meade & Hamilton

Attributes

Material : Wood