Chest of drawers with serpentine inlaid legs. It has serpentine front and sides, with two drawers and a small undercounter drawer. Walnut feather banded reserve. Knobs are not coeval.
Product Condition: Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 86 Width: 140 Depth: 56
Additional Information
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Main essence: Maple
Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .