Empire Chest of Drawers

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Empire chest of drawers, early 19th century, Lombardy. with a characteristic shape, four rectangular plinths support the piece of furniture … Read more Empire chest of drawers, early 19th century, Lombardy. with a characteristic shape, four rectangular plinths support the piece of furniture with two full columns on the pilaster strips to support the entablature under the top in which a drawer is inserted, on the front between the columns there are three more drawers. Built in walnut and poplar, it is then covered with a walnut slab and walnut pedulle, gilded bronze capitals and embellished with brass-plated frames as is customary in Lombardy. Missing parts This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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