Large Walnut Sideboard

An impressive and exquisite two-section walnut sideboard from the Louis XIII period, 17th century, featuring a particularly elegant design and rich decoration with molded and carved panels.

This beautifully crafted piece stands out for its imposing proportions, the quality of its joinery, and its remarkable geometric decoration, characteristic of traditional Louis XIII French furniture.

The upper section, set slightly back, opens with two doors adorned with diamond-pointed panels, each featuring a large circular rosette carved in relief at its center.

It is crowned by a substantial architectural pediment with sloping lines and scalloped cutouts, decorated with a central rosette and topped by an elegant turned finial.

The lower section features two drawers running around the base, highlighted by moldings and adorned with turned rosettes, along with their dangling metal handles.

It opens with two large doors featuring geometric panels, each displaying four circular rosettes carved in relief, forming a particularly harmonious decorative ensemble.

The piece rests on ball-shaped legs at the front, in the tradition of Louis XIII furniture.

The paneled sides, the joinery, the antique iron locks, and the craftsmanship details are all evidence of traditional workmanship.

The piece features a beautiful antique patina with warm tones, highlighting the wood’s grain and the relief of the carvings.

The interiors offer ample storage space, divided between the two sections of the cabinet.

This sideboard has a remarkable presence and will naturally find its place in a historic residence, a castle, a country house, or a home with character.

Features:

• Period: Louis XIII, 17th century, with later additions

• Origin: French craftsmanship

• Wood: walnut

• Two-section sideboard with four doors and two drawers.

• Diamond-pointed panels.

• Circular rosettes carved in relief.

• Architectural pediment with turned molding.

• Ball-shaped legs.

• Original metal locks.

• Beautiful antique patina.

Dimensions:

Height: 231 cm
Width: 154 cm
Depth: 64 cm

Condition:

Appears to be in good overall condition, with an antique patina, signs of use, minor wear, and traces of age.

Some later repairs

A substantial, characterful sideboard, prized for its proportions, the richness of its carved decorations, and its Louis XIII aesthetic.