Louis XVI French Chest of Drawers

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A handsome French marquetry chest of drawers - or tall boy. We date this to circa 1880 and in the … Read more A handsome French marquetry chest of drawers - or tall boy. We date this to circa 1880 and in the Louis XVI transitional style with a rich rouge marble top and finely figured kingwood veneers arranged in striking chevron and bookmatched patterns across the drawer fronts. The chest is fitted with a series of graduated drawers, each framed with crossbanding and inlaid stringing, and retains its original gilt bronze mounts and ring handles, with decorative gilt-bronze corner mounts and elegant cabriole legs terminating in sabots. The overall colour and patination are warm and lustrous, with excellent decorative impact and classical Louis XVI / transitional influence. Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets. Offered in great shape ready for home use right away.
Dimensions: Height: 130 cm (51.18″) Length: 79 cm (31.10″) Width: 42 cm (16.54″) See less