This Louis XVI chest of drawers is referred to as a "jump chest" due to its unusual height of its feet. Originating from the Provinces located in the South West region of the Kingdom of France, Guyenne and Gascony, this unique, sturdy and refined piece was made in the 18th century from thick cherrywood boards.
This Louis XVI chest of drawers is referred to as a "jump chest" due to its unusual height of its feet. Originating from the Provinces located in the South West region of the Kingdom of France, Guyenne and Gascony, this unique, sturdy and refined piece was made in the 18th century from thick cherrywood boards.
Louis XVI cherrywood jump chest from the 18th century – South West of France – [ME086]

The Louis XVI style is inspired by the forms and ornamental motifs of Antiquity. Its charm comes from its revisiting of classicism by infusing it with more delicacy and lightness. This cherrywood jump chest illustrates how this renewal was able to express itself in the 18th century in the Provinces of the Kingdom of France located in the South West, namely Guyenne and Gascony.

Perched on its tall, sheathed and fluted feet, this jump chest displays, on its two drawers, a glimpse of the neo-classical ornamental repertoire. One can indeed recognize medallions placing noble profiles face to face, these portraits being crowned with braided ribbons, ribbons themselves delicately tied.

What is remarkable about this Louis XVI jump chest is its gently curved facade combined with the robustness of the beautiful cherrywood planks selected by the cabinetmaker who was commissioned to make it. Thus constituted, this unique piece proudly claims both its provincial origin and its allegiance to the art of living then in vogue at the royal court.

Slightly open and viewed from the side, the top drawer of this Louis XVI jump chest reveals its smoothly curved shape, a remnant of the Louis XV style.
Slightly open and viewed from the side, the top drawer of this Louis XVI jump chest reveals its smoothly curved shape, a remnant of the Louis XV style.
This cherrywood jump chest features, on the handles of its drawers, a glimpse of the typical neo-classical ornamental repertoire of the Louis XVI style. Namely, medallions placing noble profiles face to face, these portraits being crowned with braided ribbons, themselves delicately tied.
This cherrywood jump chest features, on the handles of its drawers, a glimpse of the typical neo-classical ornamental repertoire of the Louis XVI style. Namely, medallions placing noble profiles face to face, these portraits being crowned with braided ribbons, themselves delicately tied.
The elevated feet of this Louis XVI jump chest are sheathed and fluted, giving the piece a unique, elegant and light appearance.
The elevated feet of this Louis XVI jump chest are sheathed and fluted, giving the piece a unique, elegant and light appearance.

Dimension:
Height: 81 cm, width: 123 cm, depth: 65 cm

Reference: [ME086]

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Note the curve of the facade married by the drawers and the rear legs themselves, punctuated by a curve in tune.

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