DROP-FRONT BUREAU - LOMBARDY - LOUIS XV

Lombard Louis XV walnut and inlaid burr walnut drop-front desk Important and rare Lombard drop-front chest of drawers (lake area) from the mid-18th century, Louis XV period, made of walnut wood and finely inlaid burr walnut. This piece of furniture stands out for its elegant double-bodied silhouette and the harmonious inlaid decoration, typical of Lombard cabinet-making production of the period. Features: Type: Drop-front chest of drawers. Period: Mid-18th century (around 1740-1760), Louis XV style. Origin: Lombardy, Italy. Materials: Solid walnut, walnut burr veneer and inlays, rosewood and boxwood. Structure: Upper body with drop-front with shaped and curved fall, which opens to reveal an interior with drawers. The lower body has three large drawers. Decoration: The external surface is entirely covered with veneer and inlays that create geometric designs and stylized floral motifs, with particular emphasis on the central rosettes on the drawer fronts and on the fall. The sides are also inlaid with an elegant oval reserve. Interior: The interior of the drop-front is organized with four small drawers. Hardware: Contemporary bronze handles and vents, in rocaille style, which add a touch of authenticity. Feet: Wavy legs in line with the Louis XV style. Conditions: The furniture is in a good state of conservation, considering its age. There are signs of use and age that attest to its authenticity and history, such as small lacks or minimal wooden restorations, which do not compromise the beauty and structural integrity. It needs conservative cleaning and polishing to enhance its original finish. Dimensions (approximately): Height: 119 cm Width: 118 cm Depth: 56 cm A regular certificate of authenticity with photos is issued. We guarantee a reply to your emails within 24 hours. REGISTERED IN THE ROLE OF EXPERTS AND EXPERTS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LA SPEZIA AT NUMBER SP. 579