Small 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Cube Marquetry

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Description

A small, two-drawer chest, also known in this version as a sauté chest. The body is curved and bombé on … Read more A small, two-drawer chest, also known in this version as a sauté chest. The body is curved and bombé on all sides, flowing into slender, curved legs. The top follows the curve of the front, with a trapezoidal flare at the front—71 cm at the front and 58.5 cm at the back.

The top and drawer fronts feature a diamond and cube marquetry (parquetry) in contrasting hardwoods: plum, lemonwood, and rosewood. The three-dimensional effect is created by the varying colors and grain directions of the individual diamond sections. The marquetry panels are framed by longitudinally veneered borders; the sides are veneered in rosewood with a mirrored pattern in the center.

The finely crafted original fittings are gilt bronze: two pull handles per drawer with ribbon and wreath motifs, and a key escutcheon in a floral Rococo design. They have been cleaned. The gilding has been repaired with 22-karat gold leaf.

The chest of drawers is in very good condition, has been professionally restored, polished with new shellac, and is ready for use.

Dimensions and Design

Width: 71 cm (front) / 58.5 cm (back)
Depth: 43 cm
Height: 81 cm
Material: Marquetry of plum, lemonwood, and rosewood; sides veneered in walnut
Shape: Convex body, curved legs
Decoration: Diamond/cube marquetry (parquetry) on the top and fronts
Hardware: Gilded bronzes, cleaned, losses repaired with 22-karat gold leaf
Features: Two drawers
Style: Rococo
Condition: Very good condition, professionally restored, polished with new shellac, ready for use See less