Dark Lacquered Fir Wood Side Table

Dark lacquered fir wood side table
Alpine fir wood side table dating to around 1850, featuring a front drawer and an anthracite grey lacquered finish.

Technical information:

• Period: second half of the 19th century
• Origin: Tyrol
• Wood: Fir
• Height: 70 cm (27.6 in)
• Width: 60 cm (23.6 in)
• Depth: 44 cm (17.3 in)

Description:
Fir wood side table made around the mid-19th century, attributable to a production context from the Alpine region. The piece features a simple and functional structure, with a rectangular top slightly projecting beyond the apron and a central front drawer. The four legs are slender, tapered and gently curved outward, in keeping with a typology commonly found in 19th-century Alpine furniture, characterized by formal restraint and solid construction. The drawer is fitted with a small central metal knob; the interior, left unfinished, reveals the light natural tone of the fir wood. The exterior surface is finished with an anthracite grey lacquer, likely applied at a later date, now showing abrasions, losses and signs of wear that allow the underlying wood to emerge. This irregular patina provides a layered reading of the object, highlighting the relationship between the original wooden structure and subsequent interventions. The compact dimensions and the presence of a drawer suggest its use as a side table or small occasional piece of furniture.

Interventions carried out on all our furniture:

• Structural restoration: reconstruction of small missing parts, filling of any cracks in the back panel, consolidation of weakened areas, inspection and repair of hardware.
• Thorough anti-woodworm treatment.
• Cleaning and sanitization of interior surfaces.
• Exterior finish with natural beeswax.
• Interior finish with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish.

Customization: Upon request, it is possible to agree on:

• the desired level of restoration;
• interior customization (addition of hanging rods, shelves, dividers, etc.)