French Louis the 16th Chest of Drawers

This is a beautiful 19th century French piece! The burled walnut has gorgeous natural design that is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has ...

Add a little drama with this bold 19th century oak biedermeier chest. It’s clean lines, masculine facade, and burled look is perfect for anyone looking make a grand impression in the...

This is a beautiful English chest of drawers, dating to the Mid-1800s. The mahogany wood has soft warm tones and is accented by the ornamental brass knobs and key holes. The black ma...

This is a beautiful little English bowfront chest! This piece has a very simple design without lacking elegance. The wood is dark and glossy, wi...

This is a stunning Louis XVI French chest! The tone and detail in the wood is beautiful and is the perfect focal point at the center of the chest. The marble top is gorgeous as well,...

This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well. It has a lovely patina that shows up the natural detail of the wood. The front shows t...

Provenance: Gismondi collection, before 1973. Historical Context This walnut wood and walnut burl cassetone is a remarkable example of Mannerist art applied to furniture in the late 16th century. While the Mannerist movement appeared and grew in Florence before acquiring its international stature it also spread to Northern Italy as soon as the late 16th century early 17th century. To the opposite of the rest of Italy where classic motifs are adopted very early, northern regions maintain the use of Renaissance motifs very late all through the 17th century. Sculpture now leaving the austere environment of churches and civil buildings appear in private homes where it graces state rooms and studies. This craze is particularly expressed on furniture from Liguria and particularly in Genoa where are produced highly carved furnitures with figures and spectacular decors called bambocci. This typically Genoese pieces express nonetheless a Florentine origin through Mannerism. Description This Genoese chest is framed by small figures skilfully carved from one wood chunk...

Beautiful small chest of drawers with four drawers in carved walnut with tiles both on the drawers and on the sides. Typical Tuscan cabinet-making from the end of the 16th century, ...

Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...

This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a crossbar. The top of the chest of drawers has many knife cuts, which suggests that it must have been used as a hunting...

This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so called Transition period, the time between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It already shows the plain and stricter design of the Louis XVI period, but has still some playful marquetry decor details which draw from the more pompous Louis XV style. The three drawers commode stands on four cabriole legs with bronze sabots. Between the first and the second drawer is a decorated bronze band. This beautiful chest of drawers has its original wooden top with its veneer decor matching the decor of the front and sides. The Transition commode has been expertly refinished in our workshop. The price includes costs for the exquisite restoration and the international shipping from Europe...

Spectacular chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful lines with demilune profile. Laurel wreath drawer pulls and carved draped floral accents. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450