Tyrolean Fir Chest Dated 1793

Period: dated 1793
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Height: 79 cm
Width: 141 cm
Depth: 56 cm

A chest made of fir wood, with a flat lid attached to the body by two long wrought-iron strap hinges. The sides are fitted with wrought-iron handles to facilitate transport of the piece.

The front is divided vertically by flat pilaster elements, which define three rectangular sections. Inside each section is a panel painted in an orange-red color, bordered by a dark outline. In the side panels, the corners are embellished with quarter-circle motifs.

The base of the cabinet features a shaped recessed section, on which the date of manufacture, “1793,” is inscribed in red. In the center of the front is the keyhole, made of sheet iron cut into the shape of a shield, along with its original key and lock. The interior of the cabinet features, on the left side, the traditional storage compartment closed by a small hinged lid.

Work performed on all our pieces of 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, we can arrange:

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