Antique - Emilian chest of drawers from 1700

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

This masterpiece of Emilian craftsmanship in Louis XV style features a front dominated by two large drawers with geometric inlays of juniper burl, which have three asymmetrical compartments of walnut burl, defined by double lines of ebony and boxwood. 

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