Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan, "Louis XIII Period Chest"

Full height : 133 cm including 2 cm marble Length : 90 cm Depth : 44 cm Table top : 82.5 x 70 cm Inner dimensions « lower part » Length : 76 cm Depth : 44 cm Made from an Italian desk from the late 1940s. Birch bark marquetry and mineral inlays : stone, labradorite (inside outside), amethyst, crystals. The inside is enriched with straw marquetry and patinated silver foils. The two doors present marquetry on both sides with an inner mirror to provide light and reflect the top marquetry. Rock crystal handles, Rain forest green marble from Rajahstan. Sophie Gallardo has studied interior design before learning wood painting restoration...

This large chest stands on high legs prolonging the lateral jambs. Presenting a sober and severe appearance the chest still belongs to the Medieval tradition. The piece is made from very high quality Hungarian wood. The jambs are joined to the facade and the lateral sides thanks to pegged mortise and tenon securing a great stability and squareness between each parts. The upper lid is made of two joined parts and so is the facade. The ironwork is present all over the surface of the chest and brings both an additional stability to the construction as well as a rich decor. The lid is secured with hinges. Hinges also run all over the chest in horizontal and vertical lines, ending in a floral motif. The hasp lock is also very ornamental. Those chests always present important proportions especially when they are made early in the period. This model was very popular in Germany and stayed in vogue until the 16th century. However the feet Gothic decor...

A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST, CIRCA 1740. The hinged top with a ribbon and flower carved boarder. The base with a leaf-carved moulding on scroll and leaf-carved bracket feet. Ori...

A handsome, well-aged George III trunk, late 18th century. The chest is comprised of mahogany wood with a warm reddish brown patina. A three-hinged door at the top opens into amply s...