Italian Antique Dresser – 18th Century

Italian antique dresser from the second half of the 18th century, featuring a solid walnut structure and drawer fronts veneered in walnut burl, following the traditional craftsmanship of the Veneto region during the XVIII century. A piece with balanced proportions, clean lines, and a well‑preserved antique patina.

Period: Second half of the 1700s
Origin: Italy
Wood: Walnut
Height: 90 cm (35.43 inches)
Width: 135 cm (53.15 inches)
Depth: 58 cm (22.83 inches)

This Italian antique dresser from the mid‑18th century features a solid walnut top and sides. The walnut burl veneer applied to the drawer fronts shows the lively and irregular grain typical of the period, with a uniform tone and very good preservation. The iron hardware consists of shaped escutcheons and small turned knobs.

The proportions are regular and well balanced, with width and depth consistent with Venetian production of the time. The surfaces display an authentic antique patina with normal signs of age.

Thanks to its solid structure, clean lines, and the warm tones of walnut, this dresser is suitable for a variety of interior settings, both classic and contemporary.

– Structural restoration: replacement of small missing parts, closure of minor splits on the backboard, consolidation of weakened areas, inspection and repair of the hardware.
– Thorough woodworm treatment.
– Cleaning and sanitization of the interiors.
– External finish with natural beeswax.
– Internal finish with shellac, a traditional alcohol‑based natural varnish.