18th Century Louis XIV Chest of Drawers in Elm

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Louis XIV period solid Elm chest of drawers, with a modestly curved front.
Its Wooden top is molded on its … Read more Louis XIV period solid Elm chest of drawers, with a modestly curved front.
Its Wooden top is molded on its circumference and offers Pretty Lemon tree nets, tangled in Arabesques in the corners in particular.
This Property Furniture opens by three drawers of an identical depth of 17 cm. Each of them is furnished with an open entrance and a lock in working order, as well as two drooping handles with a central Flower motif. These Bronzes are posterior to this Chest of Drawers, which is supplied with a Key. These drawers are also embellished with Lemon Tree Inlays, alternating straight lines and Curves. Note that these Discreet Decorations are nevertheless omnipresent on this Chest of Drawers since they are found on its sides, on its rounded front uprights, or on its low crosspiece slightly moved.
The whole rests on four legs, of which those of the front are decorated with Openwork Bronzes.
One will retain the Subtle Lemon Tree Fillets which bring with Humility of Personality to this almost Tercentenary Chest of Drawers. Moreover, its Wooden Top will undoubtedly allow it to adapt to a wide range of Ambiences.

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Period: Mid 18th century

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Waxed finish on hard bottom. See less