Antique Painted Chest of Drawers in Pine, Central Europe, 1890

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This antique painted chest of drawers in pine is a drawer cabinet with painted fronts and ceramic knobs, on bun … Read more This antique painted chest of drawers in pine is a drawer cabinet with painted fronts and ceramic knobs, on bun feet. It originates from central europe, from the late nineteenth century, within painted folk bedroom furniture.

painted chests of drawers kept household linen and presided over the rural bedroom. The colour contrast between body and drawers was a common decorative device of folk furniture.

the body is solid pine, with two short drawers over three long ones, set on wooden runners, with fluted corners and turned bun feet. The knobs are ceramic and the construction is solid.

the paint pairs blue fronts with a cream body, with wear that reveals the wood at edges and knobs. The patina reads authentic, with no repainting to mask it.

for its capacity and its colour, it serves as a bedroom chest, an entrance piece or an accent storage piece. It fits rustic, country and eclectic interiors, where it brings character and a touch of colour.

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dimensions: length 125.5 cm – width 62 cm – height 121 cm
style: painted folk
materials and techniques: solid pine; ceramic knobs; bun feet; paint over wood.
place of origin: central europe
period: late 19th century
date of manufacture: circa 1890
condition: good. Blue and cream paint with wear revealing the wood; functional drawers. Wear consistent with age and use.


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