Friulian Walnut "Canterano" Chest of Drawers, second half of the 17th century

Friulian Walnut "Canterano" Chest of Drawers Italian walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, characterized by a solid structure, geometric bosses, and carved feet. A valuable piece of furniture from a bygone era. Technical Information: Code: R56 Period: second half of the 17th century Origin: Friuli Venezia Giulia Wood: Walnut Height: 95 cm Width: 142 cm Depth: 58 cm Description: Italian-made chest of drawers, crafted from walnut and poplar wood. The piece features a front with three drawers, characterized by a tripartite panel design defined by bosses. Each boss is veneered with pre-root walnut and bordered with boxwood inlay. Each drawer is equipped with hardware. The structure rests on four carved bracket feet that support the molded base. Just below the top surface, there is a dentil cornice running along the entire perimeter. The wooden surface highlights the natural grain of the walnut, with a uniform brown hue. Work performed on all our furniture: – Structural restoration: restoration of small missing parts, closing of any cracks on the back, consolidation of deteriorated areas, inspection and repair of hardware. – Thorough woodworm treatment. – Cleaning and sanitization of interiors. – Exterior finish with natural beeswax. – Interior finish with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish. Customizations: Upon request, it is possible to agree upon: – the desired degree of restoration; – customization of the interiors (addition of clothes rails, shelves, dividers, etc.).