Marquetry Powder Box, French Work, Transition Period

Poudreuse in marquetry, French work from the Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI period

Charming transformation table, which can be used as a coffee table or dressing table, richly decorated with flower marquetry and attributes on all sides.

The top is composed of three opening shutters revealing a compartmentalized interior, with a central retractable mirror, typical of refined toilet or work furniture.

The front features three drawers, including a central flap drawer with writing tablet, and interior compartments.

The sides and drawers are decorated with figurative marquetry scenes (figures, attributes, floral garlands).

It stands on curved legs finished with bronze sabots, and is adorned with ormolu falls and keyholes.

Eighteenth-century work (Transition Louis XV - Louis XVI),

Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm
Width: 79 cm
Depth: 44 cm
Extended width: 126 cm

Materials: precious woods and marquetry (rosewood, walnut, stained species)

Condition:

Good overall condition

To note:

some wear and minor missing parts

slightly tired varnish

interior with traces of use

full function (sashes, mirror)

Very decorative and functional, ideal as the end of a sofa, dressing table or small occasional desk.