Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century

Inlaid and Veneered Chest of Drawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century

This elegant chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century. Veneered in walnut wood, it is decorated with wooden inlays on all its sides, featuring baroque motifs with ramage and foliated scrolls, creating a striking and refined effect. The inlays in lighter boxwood create a chromatic contrast, adding particular refinement to the piece. The top has a shaped, contoured edge, also inlaid with a design that echoes the rest of the piece, featuring scrolls, volutes, and phytomorphic elements. The chest consists of four large drawers. The front and sides are curved and connected by rounded, elegant corner posts. Small reserves of boxwood frame the inlays, drawers, and corner posts, enhancing the chromatic play and, consequently, the overall brightness of the piece. The chest stands on four feet with a sculpted, curved design and is enriched with finely chased gilded bronze escutcheons and six drawer pulls, decorated with rocaille, leaves, and flower motifs. Due to its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant composition, this chest of drawers can easily fit into various environments, such as a bedroom, study, entrance hall, or living room. It is suitable for pairing with both antique furniture and modern-style pieces. A conservation restoration will soon be carried out.