Shaped Venetian chest of drawers on the front and sides, 18th century

Dimensions: 88 h x 123 x 57 [cm] 34 h x 48 x 22 [inches] Venetian chest of drawers with a shaped design on both the front and sides, veneered in walnut and walnut burl on both the front and sides with maple wood threading. Characteristics Style Louis XV Era third quarter of the 18th century Material veneer and walnut burl, maple wood Provenance Venice Authenticity The furniture has only been cleaned, every part is intact and contemporary, no replacement and does not need any restoration, ready to be placed against the wall. To ascertain its integrity, it is necessary to view not only the exteriors but also the interiors: Interiors, bottoms and back in fir wood, "soft" and lightweight wood used by Venetian cabinetmakers to be able to transport furniture more easily inside boats. By looking at the drawers inside, it is possible to notice the presence of eighteenth-century nails, not perfectly round, as they were "handmade". An oxide has developed around them only due to the passage of time. The originality can also be seen from the border of the drawers themselves which show the wear given by their sliding. Coeval locks and handles with a mechanism from the period only revised. Furthermore, it has already been exhibited at Modenantiquaria 2020 and consequently passed the examination of the Examining Commission. Comparison bibliography Similar examples can be found in the catalog "Mille mobili veneti" by Clara Santini, figures 102 to 109. Features: The front The front, which is vividly shaped, is divided into three orders of drawers, which exhibit a walnut burl mirroring with maple threading and walnut edging. The sides The sides, which are also strongly shaped, echo the veneer and burl design of the front. The Legs Supported by four slender en cabriole supports, a typical movement of the Louis XV style. The Top Wavily moved burl top with shaped edge. Materials exteriors: veneer and burl in walnut wood. interiors: fir wood