FRENCH WORK, Chest of Drawers, circa 1940

Details

French work, limed-oak chest of drawers, circa 1940. Dimensions: height 76 cm, width 90 cm, depth 45 cm.

Description

This chest of drawers is distinguished by its compact proportions, restrained design and the pale texture of the limed oak. The surface treatment highlights the grain of the wood and reinforces the architectural reading of the front.

Context

Made in France circa 1940, it reflects a type of furniture in which elegance relies more on the quality of volumes, materials and finishes than on ornament. Its format makes it suitable for a bedroom or a contemporary interior as an occasional storage piece.