Louis XVI French Antique Chest of Drawers

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Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. … Read more Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. There are two dovetailed drawers, each adorned with solid brass pulls and hardware. The drawers also showcase ebonized inlay. The piece is supported by long tapered legs capped with brass. The beautiful wood is finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The chest is in very nice antique condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution. Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical. See less