Antique Painted Chest with Floral Motifs

Technical information:

Code: C121
Period: Circa 1800
Origin: Alpine region, Central Europe
Wood type: Fir
Height: 47 cm | 18.50 in
Width: 124 cm | 48.82 in
Depth: 59 cm | 23.23 in

Description:

Antique painted chest enriched with vibrant floral decorations and ornamental motifs typical of Alpine craftsmanship from the early 19th century. The front features a rich arrangement of warm-toned flowers framed by drapery and decorative accents evocative of festive or matrimonial symbolism.

The original wrought-iron elements, finely shaped and chiseled, highlight the refined artisanal work, while the sides display abstract wave-like painting in green-blue tones, accompanied by period iron handles.

This chest embodies a centuries-old story of family traditions and cherished belongings, preserving the authentic charm of Alpine folk culture and its intimate connection with domestic heritage.

Restoration Information:

Our workshop guarantees conservative restoration for each piece, respecting its integrity.
Each item is treated to ensure solidity and hygiene.

In particular, we perform:

• structural restoration
• accurate woodworm treatment
• cleaning and sanitization of the interior
• external finish with natural beeswax
• internal finish with shellac (natural alcohol-based varnish)

On request, we can agree on the desired degree of restoration and customization of the interior setup.