Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Port Nantes, France, 1770s

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Exceptional chest of drawers from the Nantes region, in solid wood, 'Snake Skin' effect.

Note also the pronounced curve of … Read more Exceptional chest of drawers from the Nantes region, in solid wood, 'Snake Skin' effect.

Note also the pronounced curve of the front, which gives a general grace to this chest. The frames of the fronts of the 3 large drawers are made of pieces of wood in one piece, trimmed in their lengths, which required for the time an amazing technicality.

Each of these drawers is equipped with two handles with scrolls and flowers decorations, as well as a lock entrance also worked. These bronzes are all original, the keys, provided with the furniture, are current. The locks are in working order.

A 'Brèche de Lourdes' marble literally embellishes this chest of drawers, especially by its singularity and its colors, but also by its molded edge in 'Bec de Corbin'. The front of this marble is cut in a rounded shape to match the lines of the front of the chest, while the appearance of the back edge is a testament to its authenticity.

The lower crosspiece of this elegant chest of drawers is scalloped in the central part, a decoration also reproduced on the sides but more soberly.

The whole rests on 4 arched feet.

The back of the furniture, as well as the interior, sides and bottoms of the drawers are in Oak.

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Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Waxed finish only.

Period : Louis XV, 1770

Dimensions :
Length of the body : 123 cm Length of the marble : 130 cm
Width of the body : 54 cm Width of the marble : 65.5 cm
Height : 84 cm
Depth of the drawers : 16 cm


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