Scriban Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry – 18th Century

Elegant 18th-century scriban chest of drawers

Featuring remarkable marquetry work in warm,luminous tones.
This piece combines the functionality of a storage chest withthat of a drop-leaf secretary desk.
Decoration andStructure Meticulous marquetry:
The top flap features a superb geometric marquetry motif of precious woods (herringbone/fern design) framed by decorative borders.
Front and Handles:
The lower section features two small drawers at the top and two large drawers in the lower sections, adorned with pull handles and bronze lock plates with shell and rocaille motifs
Interior:
The flap opens to reveal a beautiful workspace featuring several arched niches, surmounting a seriesof small storage drawers.
Presenceof the original wrought-iron mechanism and lock attached to thewriting surface.
Condition:
In good overall condition for an18th-century piece of furniture. The piece has retained its original patina with some signsof wear and age that attest to its authenticity and give itall its charm.
Features& Dimensions Period:
18th century
Materials:
Marquetry wood, bronze handles andtrims
Width: 95 cm Depth: 59 cm Height: 107 cm