Anonymous local craftsman - Cupboard - Cherry wood - Solid cherry wood cabinet

Beautiful, handmade solid cherrywood chest of drawers with a functional layout: several small drawers on top, larger drawers, and a two-door base cabinet. The cabinet has a warm reddish-brown patina, traditional metal fittings, and an original lock with key. Dimensions: H 137 × W 85 × D 48 cm. The furniture combines practical storage with an artisanal appearance and fits well in country, classic, or antique interiors.

Style
The cabinet is best described as rural / provincial with clear apothecary‑ or cabinet‑of‑drawers characteristics: many small drawers for organized storage, simple yet graceful curved side panels, and a raised backboard. The design is artisanal and functional, typical of provincial furniture.

Dating
Based on shape, material, and provenance, I estimate dating to early 20th century (ca. 1900–1930). The ownership history supports an age of over 100 years: the current owner bought the cabinet in the early 1980s from an antique dealer and estimated it at no more than around 50 years old at that time, which points to a manufacture date around or before the 1930s.

Renovation and provenance
The cabinet was purchased in the early 1980s in poor condition and subsequently professionally refurbished. The renovation included stabilizing the structure, repairing the drawer runners, and applying a conserving finish; the original appearance and solid character have been preserved.

Condition and points to note

• Overall condition: renovated in the 1980s; since then normal signs of use and an authentic patina.
• Surface: warm, even cherry patina; light scratches and color variations appropriate to the age.
• Construction: solid solid-wood build; drawers function properly (note any sticking drawers if present).
• Fittings and key: original lock and key present; metal plates show aging corrosion but are functional.
• Recommendation: light cleaning and a conserving wax or oil can further enhance the appearance; large-scale restoration is not necessary and could affect the antique value.