Antique Painted Chest With Floral Motifs
Technical information:
Period: Circa 1800
Origin: Alpine region, Central Europe
Wood type: Fir
Height: 47 cm | 18.50 in
Width: 124 cm | 48.82 in
Depth: 59 cm | 23.23 in
Antique painted chest enriched with vibrant floral decorations and ornamental motifs typical of Alpine craftsmanship from the early 19th century. The front features a rich arrangement of warm-toned flowers framed by drapery and decorative accents evocative of festive or matrimonial symbolism.
The original wrought-iron elements, finely shaped and chiseled, highlight the refined artisanal work, while the sides display abstract wave-like painting in green-blue tones, accompanied by period iron handles.
This chest embodies a centuries-old story of family traditions and cherished belongings, preserving the authentic charm of Alpine folk culture and its intimate connection with domestic heritage.
Restoration Information:Our workshop guarantees conservative restoration for each piece, respecting its integrity.
Each item is treated to ensure solidity and hygiene.
In particular, we perform:
- structural restoration
- accurate woodworm treatment
- cleaning and sanitization of the interior
- external finish with natural beeswax
- internal finish with shellac (natural alcohol-based varnish)
On request, we can agree on the desired degree of restoration and customization of the interior setup.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Fully restored in our whorkshop
Material: Sapin
Width: 124
Height: 47
Depth: 59
Reference (ID): 1662614
Availability: In stock
