Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Spanish Painted Blanket Chest to the 1800s.
These decorative patterns reflect the long influence of Islamic decorative arts within Spanish craftsmanship, particularly in rural furniture where bold painted surfaces were used to transform everyday objects into decorative pieces.
The end panels display intricate hand-painted designs framed within coloured borders, while the top retains traces of the original painted decoration across the plank boards. At the centre is a hand-forged iron handle, a typical feature of Spanish storage chests of this period.
Known in Spain as arcónes, these large chests were used for storing blankets, textiles and household belongings. Their robust construction and generous internal space made them essential pieces of furniture in traditional Spanish homes.
The surface shows the wonderful wear and patina of age, with areas of fading and rubbing that give the piece considerable character while preserving the original decoration.
Today, this chest makes a superb decorative piece and works equally well as a blanket chest, storage trunk, or statement coffee table, particularly suited to rustic, Mediterranean, Spanish, or eclectic interiors.
A highly example of Spanish folk art furniture combining bold colour, traditional craftsmanship and historic character.
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Origin: Spain
Date: Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Material: Painted wood with iron hardware
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Spanish Painted Blanket Chest to the 1800s.
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Antique Spanish Painted Blanket Chest with Moorish Style Decoration, Circa 1800
