French Chest of Drawers. Louis XIV era, Early 18th century

With its two gilded bronze horns of plenty or cornucopia, a motif dear to the reign of Louis XIV, this chest of drawers is commonly known as a “commode à moustache”. Protected by an elegant marble top, this chest of drawers has four rows but a total of five drawers. The first row under the belt is separated by a frame that differentiates two drawers and conceals a secret, an ingot hideout.

The low sleeper forms a single piece with the last drawer. On the three sides of this walnut chest of drawers, a beautiful marquetry of amaranth, boxwood and ebony reveal the perfect symmetry of this piece of furniture and offer a frame for gilded bronzes arranged in angle falls, handles, keyholes, ornaments and feet in acanthus leaves with moving interlacing. In perfect condition, you will appreciate the Louis-Quatorzian taste of this piece of furniture that has stood the test of time.