Scriban Commode In Walnut, Louis XV Period - Eighteenth

Scriban chest of drawers made in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV in the Loire Valley. Its eventful facade and sides are in walnut. It opens with two large identical drawers, applied to the body, with slightly shaped half-ring edges. They are topped by two smaller drawers. They are equipped with functional iron locks, authentic bronze entries, rear keys and drooping handles with two attachments with openwork and chiselled rosettes. In the central part there is also a false drawer with bronze entry. The sloping, overlapping flap has a mitred and half-round frame. It will be noted that the wooden parts are well joined and free of elements not corresponding to the period of this piece of furniture (composite or other). This flap is fixed on two original iron hinges and is held in a horizontal position by two hooks. The workspace is darkened with a soft green cowhide leather accented with a gold scrolled vignette and central pattern. The interior also offers a central niche, two concave stepped drawers and a slightly grooved drawer. These open with brass buttons. The reserve (or false drawer) is concealed by a sliding plate. The front uprights are quarter-round and knockout, and the whole thing ends in snail feet. The slightly cut skirt is molded The sides each consist of a single panel with molded edges. The whole of this piece of furniture is pegged. This entirely authentic scriban chest of drawers will be appreciated in particular for its dimensions, its small volume and its sobriety.

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Period: 18th century.

Excellent condition. Waxed finish.

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Dimensions: Width: 109 cm Depth: 47 cm Height: 96 cm

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Reference 805 R