Walnut dresser – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France – [ME061]
Walnut dresser – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France – [ME061]
Walnut dresser – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France – [ME061]
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Walnut dresser – 17ᵗʰ century – South West France

Composed of several open shelves that were simply useful in the Middle Ages, the dresser became ostentatious during the Renaissance, a period of refinement that began in France in the 15ᵗʰ century. This display will therefore boast of refined decorations, inspired by Antiquity. It will allow the ceremonial pewter crockery of its wealthy owners to be displayed and will be strategically placed in the large reception room.
The dresser that we present to you here perfectly illustrates this prestigious vocation.

Top column turned, flared and its capital adorned with antique decorations
Top column turned, flared and its capital adorned with antique decorations

Here are some of its strengths:

  • The top of the dresser is supported by two turned columns, flared and enhanced with capitals, themselves decorated with antique decorations.
  • The bottom of the dresser is carried by turned, tapered and fluted columns.
  • The rear uprights, fluted, are elegantly topped with lyre motifs.
  • A denticulated cornice embraces the whole.
Fluted rear post, decorated with a lyre motif
Fluted rear post, decorated with a lyre motif
Lower column turned, tapered and fluted
Lower column turned, tapered and fluted
A denticulated cornice embraces the whole.
A denticulated cornice embraces the whole.

Dimensions
Width: 141 cm, height: 140 cm, depth: 49 cm.
Reference: [ME061]

17ᵗʰ century