Chest - Wood, Iron - Lock works, Unique 1940
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This 20th-century wooden chest with iron fittings is decorated with floral folk painting in a traditional farmhouse style.
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Description from the seller
Decorative wooden chest from France with floral country painting – signed (1940)
(Restored 1988 - painted)
Description:
For sale is a charming, hand-painted wooden chest in traditional peasant style, originally from France. It is excellent as decorative storage or rustic furniture. The chest impresses with its detailed workmanship and fully functional hardware.
Origin:
* Origin country: France
Design & painting:
* The chest has a greenish-gray base tone, decorated with curved, ochre-colored ornaments.
* On the front, the sides, and the lid are color-contrasted octagonal panels with reddish-brown borders.
* In these panels are artistic floral motifs (including tulips and roses) painted in the classic folk-art style.
* The chest stands on a curved, sawn-out pedestal that emphasizes the rustic design.
* On the front there is a signature (likely "Ella Joud" or similar) as well as the clear dating to the year "1988", making it a beautiful vintage piece.
Material & hardware:
* The back of the chest consists of darkly stained or painted wood with horizontal grain and is fitted with sturdy metal hinges.
* On the front there is an elaborately designed key escutcheon made of iron.
* The lid features a massive, internally mounted iron lock.
* The corresponding iron key with a classic bow is present. The lock and locking mechanism work perfectly.
Interior:
* The interior offers plenty of storage space, the floor wood is natural and well-kept.
* The inside of the lid is finished in a matching dark wood tone.
Condition:
The chest is in good, used vintage condition. It shows charming, age-related signs of use that authentically underline the rustic character of the piece.
Approximate dimensions:
* Length/Width: about 126 cm
* Depth: about 60 cm
* Height: about 55 - 60 cm
Decorative wooden chest from France with floral country painting – signed (1940)
(Restored 1988 - painted)
Description:
For sale is a charming, hand-painted wooden chest in traditional peasant style, originally from France. It is excellent as decorative storage or rustic furniture. The chest impresses with its detailed workmanship and fully functional hardware.
Origin:
* Origin country: France
Design & painting:
* The chest has a greenish-gray base tone, decorated with curved, ochre-colored ornaments.
* On the front, the sides, and the lid are color-contrasted octagonal panels with reddish-brown borders.
* In these panels are artistic floral motifs (including tulips and roses) painted in the classic folk-art style.
* The chest stands on a curved, sawn-out pedestal that emphasizes the rustic design.
* On the front there is a signature (likely "Ella Joud" or similar) as well as the clear dating to the year "1988", making it a beautiful vintage piece.
Material & hardware:
* The back of the chest consists of darkly stained or painted wood with horizontal grain and is fitted with sturdy metal hinges.
* On the front there is an elaborately designed key escutcheon made of iron.
* The lid features a massive, internally mounted iron lock.
* The corresponding iron key with a classic bow is present. The lock and locking mechanism work perfectly.
Interior:
* The interior offers plenty of storage space, the floor wood is natural and well-kept.
* The inside of the lid is finished in a matching dark wood tone.
Condition:
The chest is in good, used vintage condition. It shows charming, age-related signs of use that authentically underline the rustic character of the piece.
Approximate dimensions:
* Length/Width: about 126 cm
* Depth: about 60 cm
* Height: about 55 - 60 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
35 kg
Title additional information
Lock works, Unique 1940
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Iron, Wood
Colour
Brown, Green, Red, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
125 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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