Foot Warmer Cabinet

Walnut foot warmer in Louis XV–Louis XVI transitional style, made towards the end of the 18th century. It takes the form of a small, finely crafted piece of furniture with scrolled crossbars and fluted vertical corners. The front panel opens via a flap to reveal a compartment lined with metal sheets housing the heat source: most likely hot bed bricks. On the top, openings in the shape of hearts, spades and circles allow heat to escape. The decoration is complemented by engraved geometric motifs.

Period: c. 1780–1800

Dimensions:
Height: 32 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 20 cm

Condition: good, with a few wormholes and a cracked top that has been re-glued.