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Late 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

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A classicistic Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1800. Solid oak wood with later paint. Half-high side-cassetted corpus with slightly overhanging fluted profiled top and fluted pilaster strips ending in tapered square pointed feet. Three large drwers with profiled ornamentally and florally carved fronts. The upper drawer can be closed with the original lock. The lower locks are missing. Dimensions: 98 cm high / 38.58 inch high, 122.5 cm wide / 48.22 inch wide, 52,5 cm deep / 20.66 inch deep. Interior dimensions of the drawers: 20 cm high / 7.87 inch high, 102 cm wide / 40.15 inch wide, 45 cm deep / 17.71 inch deep. Good condition ready for everyday use with age-related signs of use including old woodworm channels (not active!). The paint is not original. It has been decoratively sanded to imitate a natural patina. The brass handles in Louis XVI style have also been replaced.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 48.23 in (122.5 cm)Depth: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The paint is not original. It has been decoratively sanded to imitate a natural patina. The brass handles in Louis XVI style have also been replaced. Refinished. Replacements made. Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition ready for everyday use with age-related signs of use including old woodworm traces (not active!).
  • Seller Location:
    Dusseldorf, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3999135528692

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