M.G.L. 555

Unità di misura: cm; Altezza: 116; Larghezza: 128; Profondità: 67

legno impiallacciato

This precious example of eighteenth-century Ligurian furniture is characterized by the quality of its veneers made with exotic woods, which create a delicate luminous effects, forming phytomorphic motifs typical of local cabinet-making, such as the famous "four-leaf clover". Inspired by French models, this chest of drawers stands out for the sobriety with which the shapes of the rocaille style are interpreted, in line with the then current Ligurian taste. The bronze decoration, which is original, emphasizes the curvilinear form of the piece which is part of a matching group of fine eighteenth-century furnishings collected by the Luxoro family, probably originally coming from residences of the Ligurian nobility. Chest of drawers with a wavy profile and vertical curves. When opened, the flap reveals a series of small drawers and compartments arranged on two levels, also featuring curves. A small mirror is fixed in a central position between the compartments. The fine veneer forms a series of scrolls that emphasise the shape of the piece, while the front is embellished with a multi-lobed element, locally known as a “quadrifoglio” (four-leaf clover). The vents and handles are in gilded cast bronze.