Antique Painted Chest With Floral Motifs

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.

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.