Tuesday 29 May 2012

FURNITURE RESTORATION (OLDWOOD)


Chest restoration.
We acquired this Japanese chest 15 years ago.
This is a 20th century clothing chest quite common on the market. Original hardware.


Front of the chest.
Pine wood covered with a thin lacquer.
The lacquer was in bad condition. Color was peeling at the bottom of the chest.


Top front.


Bottom front.


Side with handles to carry the chest.
Top and sides of this chest were covered with a thin layer of paper on which color has been applied.


Top of the chest


Partially restored chest.
Body has been covered with ivory lacquer.


Drawers covered with dark grey leather.



Fittings colored with "assiette verte patina"


Restored Japanese drawer chest.
Ivory lacquer, Drawers covered with leather.
Fittings colored with "assiette verte" patina.
H. 100cm, L. 88cm, D. 37cm.


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