Italian chest of drawers. Veneto, XVIII century. Wood, with fruit marquetry. Measurements: 88.5 x 123.5 x 65.5 cm. Italian chest of drawers, from the Veneto region. The design is rococo style, although with neoclassical elements. It has a bombé front divided into three registers that house three long drawers with chiseled metal handles and keyholes. The entire piece of furniture is decorated with a careful marquetry that combines filleting and geometric fretwork with rosettes and floral inlay. The representation of a marine landscape also stands out. It stands on short legs that lighten the structure and has a vegetal carving on the skirt.

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