Louis XV Violet Wood Chest of Drawers, 1700s

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Chest of drawers with three identical drawers whose fronts are in violet wood veneer arranged in a frieze with wire … Read more Chest of drawers with three identical drawers whose fronts are in violet wood veneer arranged in a frieze with wire band in their
their edges. They are dressed with handles two bronze fasteners and in the center of an entrance with key that operates a lock
in perfect working order, all these elements are original.
On each side, two rounded feet flanked by marquetry of similar wood species and the same layout, ending in the lower part of a
lower part by a curved base.
The sides have four elements of veneer, technique known as "Four Leaves" with a frame of violet wood marquetry.
of violet wood.
The top is in thick marble, in brocatelle in the tones of sienna and eggshell, molded in square and rounded grooves.
The inside of the drawers are in walnut. The dust covers between each of these compartments are in pine, as well as the bottom and back
as the bottom and the back of this period furniture.
This piece of furniture of an interesting width and quality has benefited from the use of precious woods and an authentic assembly of the
18th century.

Period : XVIIIth

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Varnished finish. See less