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Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
$8,500
£6,478.37
€7,405.19
CA$11,958.96
A$13,100.67
CHF 6,895.68
MX$156,359.98
NOK 87,902.53
SEK 80,356.16
DKK 55,315.47
About the Item
This striking German Tramp Art chest of drawers dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the highly labor-intensive folk carving tradition associated with Central European vernacular furniture. Constructed in softwood, the chest is entirely covered in dense, repetitive chip-carved geometric motifs, creating a richly textured surface across the drawer fronts, sides, and base.
The façade is organized with four drawers, each fitted with original brass hardware that provides a warm contrast to the carved wood surface. The top features a checkerboard-style plank construction, further reinforcing the handcrafted character of the piece. The carving is notably deep and consistent, suggesting skilled, time-consuming manual work rather than decorative surface tooling.
The proportions and solid build give the chest a strong architectural presence, making it suitable not only as storage but also as a focal decorative object in an interior. Pieces of this type are often associated with itinerant or workshop-based folk traditions in German-speaking regions, where Tramp Art techniques were widely practiced in the late 19th century.
An inscription visible on the back—executed in reverse and likely an early ownership mark—appears to be Germanic in origin, further supporting the Central European attribution.
This chest would integrate naturally into interiors favoring folk art, rustic European, Brutalist, or collected eclectic styles, and stands as a compelling example of authentic 19th-century Tramp Art furniture.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition overall, with consistent surface wear, edge softening, scattered nicks, and age-related patina throughout; structurally sound with wear appropriate to a heavily worked 19th-century Tramp Art piece.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: A 65541stDibs: LU836747927302
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