Vintage Venetian-style chest of drawers, hand-carved

Elegant vintage chest of drawers in the Venetian taste, handcrafted in solid wood and enriched with refined carving done entirely by hand. A genuine Italian period piece that joins classical charm, craft quality and usefulness, perfect for furnishing elegant, well-chosen rooms with character.

Made around the 1950s in the historic Merlin art furniture workshop, this vintage chest is an example of the best of Italian craft tradition. The harmonious lines, the carved decoration and the metal handles give the piece a strong presence and a timeless elegance.

The body is well proportioned and designed to be both practical and roomy:

• the upper part has two practical small drawers, ideal for small objects and accessories;
• the lower part has two wide, roomy drawers, perfect for linen, documents or clothing.

The natural brown tones of the wood bring out the handwork and make this Venetian chest easy to pair with classical, shabby chic, vintage or contemporary furnishings.

Thanks to its refined style and its handwork, this piece is particularly prized by collectors, lovers of Italian mid-century design and interior designers looking for one-off pieces.

Features

• Type: vintage chest of drawers
• Style: classical Venetian
• Material: solid wood, hand-carved
• Colour: brown, natural wood tones
• Production: Merlin Design
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Period: around 1950
• Workmanship: handcrafted, carved entirely by hand
• Availability: one-off piece

Measurements

• Width: 115 cm
• Depth: 50 cm
• Height: 88 cm

Ideal for

Perfect as:

• an Italian vintage chest of drawers
• an antique Venetian chest
• a shabby chic piece
• a handcrafted solid wood chest
• classical, elegant furnishing
• a period piece for a bedroom or sitting room
• a piece of Italian mid-century design

Care

We recommend cleaning the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and take particular care with the carved parts so as to preserve the original finish.

Guarantee and authenticity

The piece can be viewed at our premises by appointment. Every purchase comes with a certificate of sale and documentation of authenticity.