Commodes Boulle XIX

This wooden cabinet is designed in the "Boule" style. This style was very popular from the time of Napoleon III. The characteristic of this style is the use of small pieces of wood in furniture, inlaid designs with many different materials: precious wood, precious stones, enamel, ivory, seashells, metal, marble,... In addition, to express the royal style, the "Boulle" style also uses a large amount of gilded copper on the furniture, such as tiger claw decoration, mirror border decoration, leaf decoration, etc. The main material of this cabinet is ebony, with decorative details and gilded legs. Besides, the head of a woman is in the middle of the cabinet with curly blonde hair studded with small and pretty pearls. Besides the middle head are two smaller heads with twig motifs embracing the face. Above and below the head in the middle are two faces with completely different expressions, lines, and looks. The four corners of the cabinet have blooming carnations to create a feeling of spring coming. Under the head is a red turtle shell. The details are collaged, decorated with golden bronze leaves in a classic French style. On the side of the cabinet is a picture of two women with full breasts wrapped around with cloth and leaves. Through it, the author highlights the beauty of the woman's status in the past. In addition, the bottom of the cabinet also has a pattern of soft winding leaves, creating an antique and luxurious look for this cabinet.