The electric elevator designed for Queen Margherita in 1905, located at the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, has undergone a restoration that emphasizes its stunning wooden craftsmanship rather than its original operational function. The cabin, adorned with frosted glass windows and a characteristic sliding door, showcases Italian elevator design history, although much of its original mechanical systems have been lost. The restoration process involved repairing detachment and deformation in the wood due to humidity and required scientific analyses for effective varnish application, ensuring the cabin's durability while preserving its historical essence.
The restoration of Queen Margherita's electric elevator at the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi revives its historical beauty, though not its original function.
Only the wooden cabin of the elevator remains intact, a testament to its design and craftsmanship, despite losing its operational functionality.
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