French Renaissance Wooden Safe Bench, 17th Century, France

Magnificent Renaissance chest in carved wood dating from the 17th century. It is decorated with plant and floral motifs. In the center of the composition, a religious scene represents the birth of Christ and the visit of the Magi. Beautiful and very impressive woodwork. This chest is also ideal for use as a bench. Practical and useful. Beautiful dimensions
17th century - France
French Renaissance furniture is directly inspired by the decorative arts of the Italian quattrocento born in the 15th century. The extreme richness of the beautiful wood sculptures characterizes this new French style with still stiff forms. Carpenters, sculptors and architects borrowed its varied ornamentations from Antiquity. The shapes take up the architectural elements of the column, pilaster, cornice and pediment. Arabesques, foliage and bas-relief medallions with mythological, religious scenes or portraits cover the facades and uprights of French Renaissance furniture