This elegant chest is a wonderful representation of the design aesthetics of continental neoclassical furniture from the period. This impressive piece has matched fruitwood veneer and engraved cast bronze swans with flora, fauna and serpent decorative motifs. The strong, rectilinear body of the piece stands on tapered square feet. The chest has three drawers with brass escutcheons that lock with a key. This quality piece of craftsmanship will bring historical significance and sophisticated charm to a variety of settings.

Europe, circa 1820

33.5" H X 44.75" W X 22.25" D

Materials and Techniques: Veneer Fruitwood, Bronze, Brass, Pine

Condition: Good. This piece may have very minor shrinkage, rubbing, cracking, surface oxidization, as is normally found with an item of this age.

Reference: I02092