Large Baroque Chest Of Drawers In Carved Walnut – Northern Italy, Early 18th Century

A large Baroque chest of drawers made of solid walnut, molded and carved, from Northern Italy, likely from Veneto or a neighboring region, dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700–1720.

With a highly architectural form, its front features three wide drawers stacked one above the other. Their fronts are ingeniously divided into three molded compartments, creating the visual illusion of a nine-drawer chest. This original arrangement reinforces the monumental and rhythmic character of the composition.

The overhanging top, with its rounded corners, is highlighted by a thick molding. The upper drawer, slightly concave, surmounts a remarkable carved frieze of wide twisted gadroons, interrupted at its center by a foliage motif in relief.

The two lower drawers, with their curved and dynamic shapes, are adorned with molded and scalloped cartouches, enriched with scrollwork and carved foliage motifs. The paneled sides also follow the curved lines of the cabinet body.

The front posts, rounded and carved, extend into two powerful legs ending in lion’s paws, characteristic of Baroque decorative style. The rear legs are more understated.

The chest of drawers retains its original bronze pull knobs and lock plates decorated with rosettes. Some of the hardware may have been replaced or supplemented in the past. The lock on the middle drawer is missing.

The walnut wood displays a beautiful, warm, and nuanced patina that highlights the grain of the wood, the depth of the moldings, and the vigor of the carving.

A particularly decorative piece, remarkable for its powerful architecture, its front panel simulating nine compartments, and its rich carved decoration.

Dated to the early 18th century.
Delivery on a pallet by carrier to the ground floor in front of your home: 280 euros in France, 1,000 euros in the EU, and 2,000 euros for the rest of the world.