Maltese furniture

These few photos showcase some of the vintage furniture from Malta. They come from the time of the Knights of Malta who ruled the island between 1530 and 1798. Among these are chestnut coffers, cupboards, chests of drawers, armchairs, bookcase bureaus. The art of inlay is also displayed magnificently, as Italian artisans were brought over the specialize in this technique. Craftsmanship was at its excellent best and craftsmen produced some of the most intricate pieces of furniture, most of them now in private collections. Some items can still be admired in some of the parish churches, as well as private homes of the noble and the high class of society.