An extremely small Louis XVI cherry chest of drawers coming from Milan Italy. Top, front and sides are all decorated with boxwood and walnut inlaid frames. Just below the top a pull-out writing leaf, three frontal deep drawers, interior lined with paper, shield-shaped escutcheons, working locks and one key.
It stands on pyramidal legs and it is in overall good condition, it comes from a private villa in Milan and dates back to first half of 19th century, therefore it shows signs of wear consistent with use and age. The leather on pull-out writing leaf shows many signs of use and wear and should be replaced.
Unusual small size, could be suitable as bedside table too, less than 70 cm wide by 42 deep.

Measures: Height 93 cm
Width 70 cm
Depth 42 cm.

Period: 1800

Article size:

height: 92.5 cm

width: 70 cm

depth: 42 cm