Painted Tyrolean Sideboard, Circa 1820

Painted Tyrolean Sideboard

Antique painted Tyrolean sideboard, dating from the early 19th century, featuring original floral decorations and a historic patina. Authentic Alpine furniture.

Code: CR126
Period: circa 1820
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Spruce
Height: 82 cm
Width: 129 cm
Depth: 40 cm

Description:

Tyrolean sideboard with chamfered edges, in painted softwood, dating from around 1820.
The piece features a compact structure with a front consisting of two paneled doors, framed by simple and proportionate moldings. The surface is entirely decorated with casein paint featuring stylized floral motifs, centered on painted flower vases within rectangular panels. The color scheme is dominated by a blue-green background with overlapping glazes, now visibly weathered by use and time. The chamfers are decorated with a sinuous motif of vertical floral tendrils, while the slightly projecting top surface is finished with a simple linear band. The original wrought-iron hardware, including the hinges and shaped handles, contributes to the piece’s historical significance. The painted Tyrolean sideboard is a piece of furniture of great rarity: wardrobes and chests were more commonly built, serving as essential storage elements in Tyrolean homes. Sideboards were found only in the homes of wealthy families. Authentic examples that have survived to the present day are increasingly scarce, and finding an original one requires experience, attention (and luck!).
In this specific case, the compact depth adds further value, making the piece easy to place even in small spaces without sacrificing the decorative presence and typical character of antique Tyrolean furniture.

Services performed on all our furniture:

– Structural restoration: replacement of small missing parts, filling of any cracks on the back panel, reinforcement of deteriorated areas, inspection and repair of hardware.
– Thorough woodworm treatment
– Cleaning and sanitization of the interior
– Exterior finish with natural beeswax.
– Interior finish with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish.

Customizations:

Upon request, the following can be arranged:

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