Larch icebox branded 'Stella Polare'. Single door on the front side, two opening panels on the top with brass handles. Zinc interiors. Manufactured in Italy, first half of the 20th century.
Product Condition: The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 78 Width: 79 Depth: 53
Additional Information
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Main essence: Larch
Coniferous wood, however relatively hard, with a reddish grain, typical of the Alps and the Apennines. It is very resistant to moisture and woodworm. In cabinet making it was used above all for the construction of furniture structures and in France, with the name of bois de mélèze , sporadically for inlays.