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

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

17ᵗʰ century, Dresser, Period furniture, South West of France, Walnut

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

Vaisselier dresser-drainer in cherrywood – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [MP019]

Vaisselier dresser-drainer in cherrywood – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [MP019]

19ᵗʰ century, Cherry wood, Credenzia, Dresser, Kitchen cabinet, Kitchen furniture, Popular art furniture, Provincial art, Small furniture, South West of France, The treasure corner

Vaisselier dresser-drainer in cherrywood – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [MP019] Everything is scalloped curves in this discreet dresser which in fact fulfills two distinct missions. At the very bottom is the drainer on spaced slats while the three top shelves fulfill the function of display, the crockery being held by scalloped bars. In…

Walnut dresser – Renaissance Style – 19ᵗʰ century – Aquitaine

Walnut dresser – Renaissance Style – 19ᵗʰ century – Aquitaine – [ME042]

19ᵗʰ century, Aquitaine, Castle furniture, Dresser, Period furniture, Renaissance, Walnut

Walnut dresser – Renaissance Style – 19ᵗʰ century – Aquitaine – [ME042] In the 16ᵗʰ century, families from the nobility possessed sumptuous pewter services that they had to show their guests. This dresser took center stage in the reception hall and fulfilled precisely this mission. Resting on a large base richly molded, this high storage…