Louis XVI period half-moon chest of drawers, Eastern France, 18th century

Neoclassical half-moon chest of drawers in satinwood and amaranth veneer. It opens with three drawers, two of which are railless, and two side panels. It features a sober, elegant compartmentalized décor of triple inlaid fillets punctuated by mosaic cubes. The ensemble is adorned with a bronze trim composed of laurel garland and ribbon handles, pearled medallion escutcheons topped with laurels and ribbon bows. The two uprights, decorated with inlaid simulated fluting, receive two bronze ornaments featuring a drop of scientific instruments such as a compass, ruler, globe, goniometer and map, wrapped around a fabric finished with passementerie and held in place by a ribbon bow.
It stands on four tapered legs, the two front legs fitted with bronze clogs.
The piece is topped with a white marble top.

Antique locks and three keys.

Dimensions:
Width : 96 cm - Height : 86 cm - Depth : 47 cm.

This charming and elegant chest of drawers is typical of the late Louis XVI period of triumphant neoclassicism, while incorporating the regional specificities of Eastern France.
Its half-moon shape is distinguished by its clean lines, faithful to the rational, balanced aesthetics of the period.
Its sober decor highlights the rare woods used to decorate it. Rosewood, one of the most precious woods of the 18th century, is the central element, framed by amaranth and delicate inlaid fillets with geometric staples, surprisingly modern and specific to the region. The discreet bronzes underline the furniture with sobriety.

The furniture of Eastern France under Louis XVI is marked by a blend of neoclassical sobriety and refined decorative elements, reflecting a taste for Antiquity, but also the originality of local craftsmen who were able to adapt these influences to the regional style. All these characteristics are summed up in the piece presented here.

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