Louis XV Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 1890s

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Antique chest of drawers from the early 20th century, crafted from mahogany and rosewood marquetry, adorned with gilt bronze mounts.

… Read more Antique chest of drawers from the early 20th century, crafted from mahogany and rosewood marquetry, adorned with gilt bronze mounts.

This piece is known as a "tomb chest" due to the curved shape of its front and sides.

The solid wood frame is entirely covered in marquetry. The veneer is a remarkable example of paneling work, featuring geometric patterns.

Colorful floral marquetry adorns the drawer fronts, flanking the keyhole escutcheons. The color variations are beautiful.

Corner mounts cover the upper uprights, featuring openwork bronze ornaments depicting scrolling acanthus leaves.

Two large, curved drawers.

Rococo-style bronze handles and keyhole escutcheons. The original lock on the top drawer is functional and includes a key.

The slender, curved Louis XV-style legs are adorned with decorative bronze mounts.

Marble top, breccia in warm shades of pink, beige, and ochre.

Antique tomb-shaped commode, sound, stable, and solid, in perfect original condition and fully functional. There are very minor veneer chips on the front uprights, barely noticeable. The marble is very clean; a tiny rear left corner has been reattached (old restoration). It has a soft, smooth feel, with no stains or cracks.

Interior dimensions of the drawers:
84 cm wide, 18 cm high, 40 cm deep. See less