Meuble d'appui - Wood, Brass - Side Columns





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Louis XVI inspired side-column small chest of four drawers, wood with brass fittings, dating from 1940–1950, in good used condition with minor signs of age, 56 cm wide, 65 cm high, 39 cm deep, featuring decorative side columns and a discreet secret drawer.
Description from the seller
It is an auxiliary chest of drawers inspired by Louis XVI, built in wood and articulated around those side columns that add verticality, order and a distinctly architectural air typical of French neoclassicism. The piece combines proportion, symmetry and refinement, but without losing the warmth of a domestic piece: the wood, polished and slightly satin-finished, lets its grain show clearly, and that softens the classic severity of the design.
The front is organized into four visible drawers, each with its own decorative language. The upper one stands out for a fine marquetry of bows and flowers, a motif typically Louis XVI that introduces delicacy and a feminine touch. The lower drawers, by contrast, rely on more sober geometries, with inlays and straight compositions that balance the whole. The bronze handles, crafted with elegance, add shine and depth, acting as small functional jewels.
The side columns, with their carved capitals, are the most distinctive gesture: they turn the chest of drawers into a mini‑architecture, as if it were a reduced façade. This feature is classic of the Louis XVI style, where the furniture’s structure imitates that of a building, seeking order, clarity and nobility.
The most interesting detail is the hidden drawer, discreetly integrated into the composition. This type of feature was common in quality furniture, intended to store documents, jewelry or small valuable objects without altering the visual harmony of the front.
All in all, it is a piece that combines neoclassicism, craftsmanship and functionality, perfect for an interior that seeks elegance without ostentation.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
It is an auxiliary chest of drawers inspired by Louis XVI, built in wood and articulated around those side columns that add verticality, order and a distinctly architectural air typical of French neoclassicism. The piece combines proportion, symmetry and refinement, but without losing the warmth of a domestic piece: the wood, polished and slightly satin-finished, lets its grain show clearly, and that softens the classic severity of the design.
The front is organized into four visible drawers, each with its own decorative language. The upper one stands out for a fine marquetry of bows and flowers, a motif typically Louis XVI that introduces delicacy and a feminine touch. The lower drawers, by contrast, rely on more sober geometries, with inlays and straight compositions that balance the whole. The bronze handles, crafted with elegance, add shine and depth, acting as small functional jewels.
The side columns, with their carved capitals, are the most distinctive gesture: they turn the chest of drawers into a mini‑architecture, as if it were a reduced façade. This feature is classic of the Louis XVI style, where the furniture’s structure imitates that of a building, seeking order, clarity and nobility.
The most interesting detail is the hidden drawer, discreetly integrated into the composition. This type of feature was common in quality furniture, intended to store documents, jewelry or small valuable objects without altering the visual harmony of the front.
All in all, it is a piece that combines neoclassicism, craftsmanship and functionality, perfect for an interior that seeks elegance without ostentation.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

