Description
Antique wooden chest restored by hand. Antique chest recovered and restored by hand. Estimated age of about 160 years, approximate year of construction: 1860. This small chest is made of solid pine wood. It is in perfect conditions Let’s highlight its vermilion red patina that has been preserved in excellent condition. It also still keeps intact the metal lock that is believed to be the original lock. Regarding the construction of this wooden chest, we highlight its “dovetail” joinery characteristic of bygone eras. In these times and due to the shortage of products to glue, the construction of furniture was based on the perfect fit of the different pieces of wood. And the dovetail joint was one of the star assemblies in the art of carpentry.
- Ref.: AM01021
- Dimensions: 82 x 44 x 41 cm (Length x Width x Height)
- Age: 160 years
- Material: Solid pine wood
- Origin: China, Shanxi
– HISTORIC NOTE –
The dovetail joint is a joinery technique used thousands of years ago and is characterized by its great resistance. In this type of assembly, no type of queue is necessary and it allows it to persist over time. Examples of this type of assembly have been found in some pieces of furniture discovered in Egyptian burial chambers as well as in the tombs of Chinese emperors.
This antique wooden chest is a unique piece of art, built by craftsmen over a hundred years ago. Imagine the personality that a chest like this can bring to your favorite room!
So if you want to add an exotic and ethnic touch to your home or office, don’t hesitate and add an antique chest in your favorite space.
We recommend complementing this piece with an antique sideboard that we propose in our online catalog.
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