Storage trunk - Wrought iron - Antique Rustic Pine Chest

This auction is for a unique, antique shipping crate that has undergone a complete transformation. The pine wood surface has been treated with the traditional Japanese toasting technique (Shou Sugi Ban), giving it a deep, dark color and beautifully accentuating the natural grain. This treatment not only adds a modern, loft-like character but also naturally protects the wood.

The crate retains its original, heavy, hand-forged iron fittings and hinges, which provide a stunning contrast to the dark wood. The interior is clean, in a natural wood tone, with traces of its former processing (visible straight corners with reinforcing strips).

A perfect design element for industrial, loft, or rustic interiors. It can serve as a bedding chest, coffee table, or unique storage unit.

Condition: Very good. The furniture is clean, stable, and ready for use. The wood has been treated after charring.

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The item up for auction is a unique, antique transport chest that has undergone a thorough metamorphosis. The surface of the pine wood has been subjected to the traditional Japanese toasting technique (Shou Sugi Ban), which gave it a deep, dark color and beautifully highlighted the natural grain. This treatment not only gives a modern, loft-style character but also naturally protects the wood.

The chest has retained its original, heavy, hand-forged iron fittings and hinges, which provide a great contrast to the dark wood. The interior of the chest is clean, in a natural wood shade, with preserved traces of former processing (visible straight corners with reinforcing strips).

An ideal design element for industrial, loft, or rustic interiors. It can serve as a bedding storage chest, coffee table, or a unique piece of storage furniture.

Condition: Very good; the piece is clean, stable, and ready for use. The wood after charring has been treated/protected.