Braunschweig Baroque chest of drawers in walnut
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Product details
| Product number: | 1061 |
| Material: | Walnut, Jaw |
| Dimensions: | 115 x 69 x 56 cm |
Product description
Historic Braunschweig Baroque chest of drawers in walnut, first half of the 18th century.
The baroque chest of drawers from Braunschweig, which comes from a wealthy bourgeois provenance, tells a fascinating story of elegance and taste. Made in the early 18th century, it represents the heyday of the Baroque era, when furniture was viewed not only as functional objects but also as artistic expressions.
This magnificent chest of drawers was once owned by the distinguished Wilmerding merchant family of Braunschweig, a wealthy and respected family in the city. It was made around the middle of the 18th century and was probably acquired for the new occupancy of the trade fair and residential building of the merchant family, which was built around 1760.
The chest of drawers was most likely made by a talented craftsman from the local carpentry guild who perfectly mastered the ornate drawers and masterful veneer technique. The piece of furniture demonstrates a fine sense of design, with its characteristic baroque shape, richly decorated woods such as walnut and plum.
In the following generations, the baroque chest of drawers remained a loyal companion of the Wilmerding family. Her impeccable appearance and artistry were carefully maintained and passed down, while at the same time occupying a central place in the elegantly furnished rooms of the family estate in Braunschweig.
Over time, as the family evolved and new generations came and went, the piece of furniture remained a symbol of tradition and heritage. With each piece remaining in the family, stories of bygone eras, refined lifestyles and cultural heritage were preserved.
The piece of furniture changed hands in the early 20th century. It came into the possession of Joachim Lutz, a Heidelberg artist who also passed it on within his family.
Today, after careful care, the piece of jewelry from Braunschweig represents not only a beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship, but also a window into the past of a middle-class family that once lived amidst the splendor of the Baroque period.
The baroque chest of drawers from Braunschweig, which comes from a wealthy bourgeois provenance, tells a fascinating story of elegance and taste. Made in the early 18th century, it represents the heyday of the Baroque era, when furniture was viewed not only as functional objects but also as artistic expressions.
This magnificent chest of drawers was once owned by the distinguished Wilmerding merchant family of Braunschweig, a wealthy and respected family in the city. It was made around the middle of the 18th century and was probably acquired for the new occupancy of the trade fair and residential building of the merchant family, which was built around 1760.
The chest of drawers was most likely made by a talented craftsman from the local carpentry guild who perfectly mastered the ornate drawers and masterful veneer technique. The piece of furniture demonstrates a fine sense of design, with its characteristic baroque shape, richly decorated woods such as walnut and plum.
In the following generations, the baroque chest of drawers remained a loyal companion of the Wilmerding family. Her impeccable appearance and artistry were carefully maintained and passed down, while at the same time occupying a central place in the elegantly furnished rooms of the family estate in Braunschweig.
Over time, as the family evolved and new generations came and went, the piece of furniture remained a symbol of tradition and heritage. With each piece remaining in the family, stories of bygone eras, refined lifestyles and cultural heritage were preserved.
The piece of furniture changed hands in the early 20th century. It came into the possession of Joachim Lutz, a Heidelberg artist who also passed it on within his family.
Today, after careful care, the piece of jewelry from Braunschweig represents not only a beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship, but also a window into the past of a middle-class family that once lived amidst the splendor of the Baroque period.