Antique French Louis XV Period Painted and Carved Corner Cabinet, circa 1740

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Antique French Louis XV Period Painted and Carved Corner Cabinet, circa 1740

About the Item

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A rare and unusual antique French Louis XV period painted corner cabinet or buffet à deux corps, circa 1740. The base of the cabinet features a pair of square doors each having a raised centre section with four evenly spaced convex and concave moulded bands connected to form a continuous line. The entire cabinet stands on carved feet in a cabriole form with a symmetrical apron between the front flour legs and the back two legs. Again, as seen in the base, the centre area between the cabinet doors is also curved in a deep concave shape and is topped with a circular medallion placed directly above. Each door opens to reveal a pair of adjustable shelves and originally the inside of the doors would have been covered in fabric to shield the contents. This technique was employed to keep the interior free of dust and debris back when open fires were burning in the same room where this was placed. The reason this is a combination of the Regence and Louis XV periods lies in the extreme balance and symmetry of the base where every single detail is matched on the left and right while the upper section shows the beginning of the dramatic curves developed during the reign of Louis XV. These are identified by the shallow curve of the top of the cabinet doors as well as the curved arch that divides each door into two sections. Of course the most unusual aspect of this cabinet is the unique corner shape. Only someone who had a specific need in their home for a piece with this special configuration would have commissioned its creation.

Dimensions:
Height: 94 in (238.76 cm)Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Style:
Louis XV (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Oak,Paint,Forged,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1740-1749
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1740
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: BH9021stDibs: U1111148668565