French Chest with Domed Top in Oak

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Rare Coffre a Dessus Bombé Oak - France - End of the 15th century
it comprises a solid frame of … Read more Rare Coffre a Dessus Bombé Oak - France - End of the 15th century
it comprises a solid frame of uprights and crosspieces assembled with mortise and tenon joints, into which high panels are embedded
Its domed lid results from the addition of several boards of equal width nailed at the ends
The flat blades of the hinges hinge at mid-height on hinges that allow the flap to open, giving access to the contents of the cabinet
The central hinge ends in a hasp that fits into the palastre
The elegance of the dome is matched by the decoration of the walls, with lion's heads and caryatids in pilasters, the decoration is recessed into the mass
This chest is undoubtedly contemporary with the reign of Charles VIII, but it cannot be attributed with certainty to royal furniture.

Nevertheless, its original form, decorative themes and details make it an exceptional piece of furniture
h129 x 139 x 69 cm See less