Louis XV Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Ff, 18th Century

Louis XV Rectangular Chest of Drawers with a Detailed Front in Rosewood Veneer with Frieze Decor, Stamped FF for François FLEURY, from the Mid-18th Century. The uprights are rounded and finished with small Feet fitted with Openwork Bronze Applique Clogs. It is topped with its Red Flanders Marble molded in Corbin Bec. It opens on the front with 3 Drawers with its original Locks which close with its original Key. It measures 80 CM in Length, 51 CM in Depth and 76 CM in Height. FLEURY François François Fleury is a Parisian Cabinetmaker from the mid-18th century. Brother of Adrien, he practiced rue Traversières until the beginning of the reign of Louis XVI. Very little is known about the life and work of this cabinetmaker. It is believed that he took over his brother Adrien's workshop on rue Traversiére and worked there until the beginning of the reign of Louis XVI. His stamp has been found on some good quality Louis XV furniture, with simple lines and richly decorated with bronze. BIBLIOGRAPHY French Furniture of the 18th Century - Pierre Kjellberg - Les Editions de l'Amateur - 2008 Cabinetmakers of the 18th Century - Comte François de Salverte - Les éditions d'Art et d'Histoire - 1934