18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Marquetry Works, Austria, 1770

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Spectacular 18th century Baroque chest of drawers/ dresser, elaborately handcrafted in Austria in the period around 1770. This unique, over … Read more Spectacular 18th century Baroque chest of drawers/ dresser, elaborately handcrafted in Austria in the period around 1770. This unique, over 255 year old nutwood veneered baroque commode impresses with outstanding looking, elaborately crafted marquetry works. The three drawers, all veneered with fine nutwood, show magnificent designed fields adorned by beautiful so-called "herringbone" pattern. All sections on the drawers show additional, fantastic looking inlayed cherrywood frames. Embellished by artfully made brass fittings, the three cambered drawers can be locked separately with the still original locks and offer much storage space. Another highlight of this dresser is definitely the great worked top plate with its two stunning inlayed square sections. An absolute breathtaking 18th century baroque chest of drawers/ commode coming from a private owned castle in Lower Austria. This one of a kind piece of baroque furniture shows best what amazing skills the carpenters of this famous period already had. An extraordinary, valuable 18th century baroque chest of drawers coming to you in great restored condition. See less