Large Louis XV Wedding Cabinet In Walnut And Burl Wood – Rhône Valley – 18th Century

Impressive Louis XV wedding cabinet in walnut and burl – Rhône Valley – 18th century

Remarkable Louis XV-period wedding cabinet, crafted from walnut and richly decorated with burl wood panels, featuring a highly sculpted and undulating front.

It opens with two large doors divided into scalloped panels, whose cutouts beautifully highlight the particularly expressive grain patterns of the burl.

The carved decoration combines shells, foliage, volutes, and rocaille motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style.

The upper crossbar, shaped like a gendarme’s cap, is centered by a large carved shell surrounded by foliage.

The doors are separated by a massive fluted central post.

The lower crossbar, also scalloped and carved, rests on small scroll-shaped feet.

The side posts also feature beautiful carving.

The sides are paneled, reflecting meticulous traditional craftsmanship.

An interesting feature is that the cabinet preserves on its back an old handwritten document tracing its origin and family history, indicating in particular that it originated in the region of L'Arbresle / Rhône Valley and mentioning its transmission within the family.

This document provides valuable insight into the piece’s provenance.

A stately regional cabinet, remarkable for the richness of its front, the beauty of its wood, and its documented history.

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis XV
Origin: Rhône Valley
Material: walnut and burl walnut

Condition: consistent with its age, featuring historic restorations, marks, cracks, and natural wear.

Period provenance document preserved on the back of a door

Dimensions: H 244 x 176 x 75 cm