Antique - Emilian chest of drawers from 1700

Emilian dresser from 1700, with two drawers, lightly curved, entirely veneered with walnuts, juniper, and thuja, beautifully decorated with inlays of fruitwood, ebony, and boxwood. 

This masterpiece of Emilian woodworking in Louis XV style features two large drawers with geometric inlays of thuja juniper, which have three asymmetrical inlays of walnut juniper, defined by double lines of ebony and boxwood. 

This ancient Emilian chest of drawers dates from the second half of the 18th century, has well-balanced proportions, with an even top and sides featuring geometric inlays, while the lower front rail has a mixed profile that connects with the curved line of the feet. 

The furniture is in relatively good carpentry condition (it has been restored in the past), but the finish requires complete renovation, which highlights the chromatic differences of the woods used.

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