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Some pieces do not let you rush them, and this one made that very clear. This is an antique chest …
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Some pieces do not let you rush them, and this one made that very clear. This is an antique chest of drawers in solid hardwood, dating to the early twentieth century, with the honest construction of its era on full display. Every drawer is joined with hand-cut dovetails, and the case retains its scalloped apron, raised panel sides, original oval keyhole escutcheons, and cast iron castor wheels that still roll smoothly after more than a century of use.
The restoration was meticulous and built in deliberate layers. Each surface was cleaned inside and out, then conditioned to nourish the grain before any finish was applied. A warm-toned gel stain was worked in as the base, followed by a Swedish Gustavian-inspired green wash applied by hand across the entire piece, including the back, the sides, and all drawer interiors, the way generations of old European farmhouse paint accumulate naturally over time.
Careful sanding followed, not to erase the color but to sculpt it. The green remains in the grain, in the corners, and in the soft gradations, exactly where old paint settles. The final layer is a French linen whitewash, soft and chalky, with the Gustavian greens surfacing beneath like history showing through plaster. Structural repairs were completed using matching wood, and new solid brass bail pulls were selected with the same care given to every other step.
The finished chest sits in that rare space between modern and antique: refined, characterful, and genuinely timeless. It measures forty-two inches wide, nineteen inches deep, and thirty-six inches high. As a restored vintage piece, it shows gentle character consistent with its age, all part of the story of a piece given a considered second chapter.
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- Dimensions
- 42ʺW × 19ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Gustavian (Swedish)
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Maple
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- This chest has been fully restored and is ready for everyday use. The structure is sound throughout, with hand-cut dovetail … moreThis chest has been fully restored and is ready for everyday use. The structure is sound throughout, with hand-cut dovetail drawers that slide smoothly and original cast iron casters that still roll well. The exterior was refinished by hand in layered tones, finished in a soft, pale Gustavian-inspired whitewash, and as with any restored vintage piece it shows gentle surface character and subtle variation that are part of the finish rather than flaws. Inside the drawers and across the interior of the carcass, the original surfaces and natural patina were intentionally preserved rather than refinished. This was a deliberate choice to honour the age and authenticity of the piece while keeping the exterior calm and contemporary, so the drawer interiors show honest signs of age, including light marks, mellowed tone, and minor imperfections consistent with a piece of this era. These details were retained to balance a refined modern exterior with a genuinely antique soul. The original drawer pulls were replaced with solid brass swing handles selected to suit the restored finish and overall appearance of the piece. less
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