Tyrolean Painted Chest

Period: second half of the 18th century
Provenance: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Height: 84 cm
Width: 137 cm
Depth: 55 cm

Chest made of fir wood, crafted in the late 18th century.
The structure features a front divided into three square panels, each decorated with geometric and shaped motifs executed in engraving and enhanced by dark-painted fillets, with red accents along the uprights and frames.
The upper section, hinged at the back with wrought-iron hardware, projects slightly from the main body. The front rests on a molded base with a mixed-line profile, further decorated with painted scroll motifs integrated into the wooden surface.
The interior is divided by a small side partition, intended to separate the contents, in accordance with a functional design common in the 18th century. The original hardware includes hand-crafted hinges and a shaped iron lock plate.

Work performed on all our furniture:

– Structural restoration: replacement of small missing parts, filling of any cracks on the back panel, consolidation 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 coat hooks, shelves, dividers, etc.).