18th Century Dutch Baroque Style Pine Mule Blanket Chest
$2,800.00
A handsome 18th century carved pine blanket chest in the Dutch baroque style with a paneled façade and storage space. Crafted in a rustic Baroque alpine Central European style, likely from Germany, Austria, Netherlands or Switzerland in the 1730s. The front features intricately carved, stepped ornamental panels and a central arched portal panel framed by turned spindle pilasters with a iron keyhole escutcheon. The chest retains iron strap hinges and opens to a generous storage interior with a side lidded till box. The chest is supported by heavy turned bun feet and finished in a warm natural honey pine tone. The pine has a weathered, distressed aged natural patina with old repairs as expected. Functional as a blanket chest, coffee table, coffer, trunk, or end-of-bed storage. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.
Dimensions: 54.75"w x 20.5"d x 21"h
Circa: 18th Century
Materials: Iron, Pine
Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and robust construction. Aged, distressed patina as seen in photos. Minor chips, scuffs, stains, natural age cracks, old repairs, and marks adding to the historic authenticity and character of the piece.
