Furniture Art Historian

Hi, I was most interested in this entry for Stipo a bambocci. I have myself recently rescued one, which is very beautiful, though a little more 'rustic' than some of the fine examples shown here. It has been patched up over its long life (the top replaced (though the original has been curiously reversed and placed under the replacement. Parts of the back has also been replaced, and several drawers show evidence of have been repaired. The handles are 19th century replacements - with clear evidence of the previous - exquisitely turned ones (which only the central draw retains). I've not cleaned it properly, but I though you might be interested. It bears greatest stylist similarity with the image you show in a 'private collection'. Though not an furniture historian myself - and though patched up in places -- I have considerable experience with woods and furniture, and it is without question 17th century. I believe the wood is walnut, though the drawer fronts might be rosewood (perhaps dating it slightly later). The drawers are pine, expect one which seems to be chestnut. It was purchased in Japan. There is something about the internal construction of the cabinet which just somehow raises the question in my mid as to whether it is a very rare example of a Japanese-made eco piece. I would be therefore most grateful if you have any photos or access to details of the internal construction of stipo cabinets of this sort, which might be somehow diagnostic. I am happy to send photos to you if you are interested.DrPeterRobinson (talk) 07:10, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello, I'm an art-historic from Moscow, and if you still have an interest in this topic, we can discuss the subject. I assume that in our museum collection there is such an object of the 17th century) 93.157.203.233 (talk) 09:06, 18 September 2023 (UTC)