Walnut Chest of Drawers, Modena, Italy, 17th Century

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Important 17th-Century Modenese Chest of Drawers

: Magnificent Modenese chest of drawers dating back to the 17th century.
This piece … Read more Important 17th-Century Modenese Chest of Drawers

: Magnificent Modenese chest of drawers dating back to the 17th century.
This piece stands out for its rare and refined beauty, a testament to the fine cabinetmaking of the period.

Main Features:

Material: Walnut, with a splendid herringbone veneer that creates a dynamic and elegant visual effect.
The drawers are framed by thin boxwood filleting, enhancing their geometry.
Structure: The chest of drawers features three large front drawers, separated by rounded end-grain chains. The rigid and harmonious lines of the piece feature a top with a beak-shaped profile, with the veneer echoing the herringbone motif.

Slipper supports.

Finely crafted C-shaped bronze handles feature a floral motif, while the lock escutcheons feature a refined scroll. Antique locks and keys.

Condition: The item is in excellent overall condition.

Provenance: The piece is of 17th-century Emilian manufacture.

Dimensions:

Height: 95 cm

Width: 145 cm

Depth: 63 cm See less