Chest of drawers - Walnut - Louis XV Style Dresser

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Walnut bombe chest of drawers in Louis XV Rococo revival style, Italian-made, lockable, 102 cm high by 121 cm wide by 52 cm deep, estimated 1850–1900, weighing 70 kg, in excellent condition.

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This walnut chest of drawers, bombé in Louis XV style, probably French, features an intricate carving typical of the Rococo Revival period. Its bombé form and the detailed carvings on the fronts of the drawers and on the side supports highlight the craftsmanship. Such pieces reflect the opulence and decorative tastes of French furniture of the eighteenth century, which experienced a revival in popularity at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Collectors are drawn to these objects for their historic aesthetics, decorative appeal, and the artisanal quality of their construction, making them valuable pieces of furniture in traditional interiors.

This walnut chest of drawers, bombé in Louis XV style, probably French, features an intricate carving typical of the Rococo Revival period. Its bombé form and the detailed carvings on the fronts of the drawers and on the side supports highlight the craftsmanship. Such pieces reflect the opulence and decorative tastes of French furniture of the eighteenth century, which experienced a revival in popularity at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Collectors are drawn to these objects for their historic aesthetics, decorative appeal, and the artisanal quality of their construction, making them valuable pieces of furniture in traditional interiors.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
70 kg
Style subtype
Rococo
Wood type
Walnut
Title additional information
Louis XV Style Dresser
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
102 cm
Width
121 cm
Depth
52 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
ItalyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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