Antique Louis XV Birch Wardrobe

Description

Louis XV period four-door cabinet, from Ile et Vilaine, mainly made of Blond Cherry but also Chestnut.
It is topped … more Louis XV period four-door cabinet, from Ile et Vilaine, mainly made of Blond Cherry but also Chestnut.
It is topped by a double hanger crossbow Cornice, reminiscent of the shape of a heart. It overlooks a wide cross piece carved with a large foliage.
By definition, this piece of furniture is composed of two plumb bodies each offering two leaves. The upper doors are cut out as brackets at the top - thus perfectly matching the Corniche line - and all are made up of panels with a herringbone pattern. A rare enough feature to be highlighted, it should be pointed out that these panels are made of solid Birch wood - as evidenced by the inside of the doors - and not of veneered wood, which is more commonly used. These recessed panels are highlighted by wavy mouldings, and each of these shutters has a long, finely chiselled brass lock entry.
The interiors are respectively lined with two then one 51 cm deep shelves on fixed slats.
The two elements of this piece of furniture are delimited by a row of three drawers with scalloped fronts. The narrower central drawer locks, while the other two have square drop handles.
The lower crosspiece of this Four Shutters is generously scrolled and also features a sculpted floral decoration.
The whole rests on two crowbars at the front, straight at the back.
The back of the piece of furniture is made of Chestnut, a wood that also partly makes up the sides.
Note that the locks, keys, as well as the brass plugs and other brass fittings are original.
One will appreciate the pretty Honey color of this Four Doors furniture which offers a consequent storage volume. The rigour of its main structure is softened by the curved lines of its Cornice and its doors, and its many aesthetic assets will convince the next buyer of this Bicentennial piece of furniture.

Period: Early 19th century, 1810 / 1820.

Perfect condition after restoration. Waxed finish only. less