Product Details
4-592-0
29.50H x 45.75W x 23.50D
This is an old one! Dovetail construction and hammered iron handles make this a great piece. The exterior has smoke graining, which was accomplised by painting a light-colored base coat, then applying varnish over top. Before the varnish is completely dry, a lighted candle is passed near the surface causing soot in the smoke to adhere to the fresh varnish, leaving a curious result on the surface of the trunk.
France
1880
Painted Wood
Carved, Steamer
Condition
AVERAGE
In overall average condition. Antique and vintage items by their very nature show normal wear to finish and miscellaneous scratches, nicks, and dings due to age and use. As we define 'average condition' relative to the stated age of the piece, we would expect to see quite a few 'character marks' consistent with that age and could include significant scratches, nicks or dings or splits in the wood or damage to veneer on a piece of furniture, separation at joints in wood due to expansion and contraction over time, locks may not function, drawers and doors may not open or slide easily, and original trim may be missing. If there has been a break in the marble, it has been repaired and the repair may be visible. There may be restoration that is visible. Upholstered items may show wear consistent with age and use and likely would need to be reupholstered. EuroLux Antiques makes no representation regarding the comfort or useability for the customer's particular application.
Interior is in rough condition. Exterior has great rustic look.
Shipping
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Additional Information
FRENCH COUNTRY / FRENCH PROVINCIAL
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the very best furniture craftsmen in France worked in Paris. Competition for the available positions was fierce. Pieces found today that are marked with signatures from Parisian workshops are recognized as being of very high quality. However, quite a lot of furniture production also occurred outside of Paris in rural villages throughout France. Furniture makers often found apprenticeships with craftsmen far from their homes so they could bring innovative styles and increased knowledge back to their villages. Although loosely based on the styles of Louis XV and Louis XVI, provincial furniture makers developed their own interpretation of these styles, which tended to have more of a rustic charm. They often worked in oak, walnut and cherry. Chairs, especially with a ladder back design, commonly had rush-bottoms rather than upholstery.
Trunk
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