Louis XV Nightstand

Delightful in its workmanship and compact dimensions, this antique Louis XV nightstand is entirely veneered in walnut, its components intact despite their age, a work of Palermo craftsmen from the mid-18th century.

The design of the dresser faithfully reflects the aesthetics of mid-18th-century furniture, eschewing straight lines and embracing the grace of curves. This results in movement on all three sides, in the cabriole legs, and in the graceful apron beneath the doors.

The silhouette of the apron (along with other details, to be honest) unmistakably marks this nightstand's Sicilian origins. Its appearance is animated and dominated by a vibrant, sinewy walnut veneer, arranged symmetrically to form a rhomboid pattern on the front of the two doors and on the front of the drawer beneath them. The contoured top is embellished with a beautiful slab of Aleppo breccia marble from the same period. The two aforementioned doors conceal a large compartment, and a small drawer centered by a metal bottle completes the design at the bottom.

Sicilian cabinetmaking, especially that of its principal city, Palermo, reached unsurpassed levels of craftsmanship around the mid-18th century. Responsive to innovations from the rest of the peninsula, the Sicilian cabinetmaker successfully translated the contemporary style, innovating it with outstanding technical and formal solutions that bestowed 18th-century Sicily with a unique dignity, even beyond the capital of the kingdom, Bourbon Naples.

The great value of an 18th-century Palermo bedside table lies primarily in its rarity, its rarity on the antiques market. Added to this, in the specific case of our dresser, is its excellent state of preservation, the beautiful patina the wood has acquired over the centuries, untouched and unrestored. A piece of furniture handed down to us by history without anyone ever having touched it.

The beautiful proportions and compact dimensions further confirm what has been said so far, characteristics that allow it to be inserted even in the tightest of spaces and perfectly placed in today's typically small apartments. With your purchase, you will also contribute to the value of our antiques, the Italian ones, the "Made in Italy" ones, created by our unsurpassed and time-honored craftsmanship. A cultural as well as financial investment, a unique piece.

Period: Mid-18th century;
Provenance: Sicily, cabinetmaker from Palermo;
Dimensions: Height 87 cm; Length 61 cm; Depth 32 cm;
Condition: Excellent condition;
Document: Certificate of authenticity;
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Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Affordable prices, maximum security, and complete traceability. (To be arranged privately.)

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