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This 20th-century antique Louis XVI-style half-moon cabinet is made of wood and marble and features geometric marquetry and painted porcelain medallions.
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Louis XVI-Style Demi-Lune Cabinet – Geometric Marquetry and Decorative Porcelain
A refined demi-lune cabinet in the Louis XVI taste, distinguished by its elegant proportions and fine cabinetmaking. The front is embellished with rich geometric marquetry, crafted from different wood species arranged in parquet patterns, creating sophisticated perspective effects and enhancing the entire surface of the piece. The bowed doors and central drawer are adorned with metal mounts and an elegant series of painted porcelain medallions, set within a decorative band of striking aesthetic impact.
The shaped marble top lends prestige and solidity to the piece, while the slender fluted legs evoke the French Neoclassical style. The interiors, carefully finished and lined with fine woods featuring pronounced, contrasting grain, attest to the quality of the craftsmanship even in areas not immediately visible. A piece of exceptional quality and distinction, ideal for entrances, sitting rooms, or refined classical interiors, and prized for its balanced proportions, rich marquetry, and high standard of workmanship.
Louis XVI-Style Demi-Lune Cabinet – Geometric Marquetry and Decorative Porcelain
A refined demi-lune cabinet in the Louis XVI taste, distinguished by its elegant proportions and fine cabinetmaking. The front is embellished with rich geometric marquetry, crafted from different wood species arranged in parquet patterns, creating sophisticated perspective effects and enhancing the entire surface of the piece. The bowed doors and central drawer are adorned with metal mounts and an elegant series of painted porcelain medallions, set within a decorative band of striking aesthetic impact.
The shaped marble top lends prestige and solidity to the piece, while the slender fluted legs evoke the French Neoclassical style. The interiors, carefully finished and lined with fine woods featuring pronounced, contrasting grain, attest to the quality of the craftsmanship even in areas not immediately visible. A piece of exceptional quality and distinction, ideal for entrances, sitting rooms, or refined classical interiors, and prized for its balanced proportions, rich marquetry, and high standard of workmanship.
