42 - Chest of drawers; England; 17th century.

Chest of drawers; England; 17th century. Oak and pine frame with bronze handles. The top and side panels are from a later period. Shows signs of wear and tear due to age. Measurements: 90 x 109 x 55 cm. A 17th-century English chest of drawers with a striking architectural presence, crafted from oak and pine and embellished with distinctive geometric carvings on the side panels. Its understated design is complemented by a series of molded drawers and drop-down bronze handles, which provide an attractive hallmark of contrast to the dark hue of the wood.The carved decoration, organized into interlaced geometric motifs, is one of the piece’s most striking features and reflects the ornamental style of 17th-century English furniture, which was still rooted in the Jacobean tradition. The composition is completed by a molded upper cornice with small dentil-shaped elements, which accentuates its architectural character. Its structure features four drawers arranged in two tiers, with fronts framed by moldings and decorated side rails. The combination of oak and pine reflects the standard construction practices of English furniture of the period. It has a dashboard and panels from a later period. It shows signs of wear and tear due to the passage of time.