Hand painting has been a practice in designing and decorating furniture for about 3, 500 years ago in ancient China, whereas in France, it was in the golden age, the reign of Louise XIV, the Sun King . Gilded eras of hand painted furniture had passed but still continue to linger today. Hand painted chest of drawers are some example. Chests of drawers are type of furniture consisting of a set of drawers, minimum of 3 or 4 drawers that fit within a frame. Drawers basically are square shape containers that are attached to furniture that can be drawn out horizontally to access its contents. They are built in variety of manner as well as materials such as wood, sheet of metal and plastics. Chests of drawers are often painted by various paint colours to persevere its beauty and for protection of materials as well as for design and decoration purposes.
Hand painted chest is often made of hardwood. The main purpose of hand painted chests are for storing of important things especially clothes and jewelries. They have many varieties that specifically for different types of usage such as chiffonier, they are typically tall and narrow that used to keep ladies needle works and small clothes. Another is a mule chest that has a large top drawer and two small drawers beneath are commonly used to store large clothes, also the most common type is a chest on chest that often seen on the bedroom for storing of clothes and jewelries. However, they can be used as an accent on any part of your home. Hand painted chest has unique designs for they are painted by various artistic painters. They are attractive and appealing to the eyes.
Designer hand painted chest is quite expensive but its worth for your pocket for it will be a showcase in your living room or bedroom. It provides a dramatic and majestic scenery and ambiance. It compliments in any house designs and architecture whether classical or modern.
However, bombe chest are artier and distinct to any typical chest of drawers. They have more curves and serpentine style in front and also in both sides. Hand painted bombe chest was originally crafted in France nearly 300 years ago in Regence period between 1715- 1723. It is elegant that is perfect to showcase in your hallways, bedrooms and even living rooms.
Hand painted bombe chests are still soaring its popularity today. A lot of people especially those who are elite class of society are buying and decorating their grand houses with these chests.
Hand painted chest are easily found on furniture shops. They offer different styles and designs as well as various varieties. However if you want to have custom made chest, there are talented craftsmen who are willing to offer their service for you depending on the design and the size you want. For more practical and easy way, they are also available in all online furniture shops.
