An antique chest of drawers

It is difficult to say, for what exactly so like the old style of many designers. Whether for his originality and character, whether for individuality and style. But to deny the fact that such a thing claims to be the most important and honorable place in the room, it is impossible. You can safely use the antique chest of drawers in a classic interior , it is also perfect for art deco, provence and good old French classics: all these styles will be emphasized with the help of such a detail.

Chests of antique style

At first glance, it may seem that the very concept of "antique chest" to some extent draws in the imagination the silhouette and details of furniture. But in fact there is a whole list of different forms and models of antique chests of wood, they are all completely different.

1. Most often we mean a pot-bellied chest of drawers on carved legs with a pair of three boxes, originally from France. It is his choice for classical interiors bedrooms. It is called the magnificence of Bombay.
2. The second applicant for the title of classical also came to us from France and is called Seminer. It is rather narrow and tall, without an abundance of carved ornaments. The upper part is two boxes, dividing the width in half, followed by five more for the entire width.
3. Heyboy comes from England and is also very tall and narrow. But there are many more boxes, it is elegant and simple, but it stands on chic figured legs. It is this model of an ancient chest decorated with forged handles.
4. Something remotely reminiscent of the chest and the secretary got the name Vangune. Here, not just drawers, in this model, there is also a folding table for work.

An antique chest of drawers in the interior

If initially this interior detail was used more for decorative purposes and for storing things that were taken only occasionally, in our time it is quite a functional thing.

But such furniture should be played. Ancient chests of wood in themselves have the ability to rivet your eyes. Therefore, it is enough for them to purchase details in tone and emphasize the style. It can be a similar finish of the wall or frame for a photo, a mirror on the wall in a suitable frame.

If the cabinet is not just wooden, but painted in bright colors, it should be highlighted against the general background. It's about the classic design techniques: dark almost black pieces of furniture look great on a light, monochrome background, while playing a dark color can be framed on the wall, forged or painted with chandeliers, sometimes it's textiles or dark pillows on a light sofa.