A Louis XV style crossbow chest of drawers is one of the most elegant French furniture you can buy. Its crossbow-shaped forehead is richly carved. The sloping sides are strong and curved.
This chest of drawers has two antique drawers, The furniture was originally designed for the bourgeoisie. This moblier is also called a Provençal chest of drawers. The two-drawer model resembles the Louis XV style jumping chest of drawers.
A curved crossbow-shaped façade
Crossbow is a French word that means crossbow. This type of furniture has a sinuous façade and profile that resemble a medieval European crossbow. This walnut chest of drawers has a crossbow-shaped top, two wrought iron handles, and shell-shaped foot ends. Its top is molded and has a sinuous plate around the keyhole. The sides are decorated with elaborate paneling. The crossbow shape also appears at the top under the apron. The crossbow-shaped medallion is surrounded by scroll rollers, which gives it a distinctly Provencal appearance.
The four legs of this chest of drawers have a sculptural line. The horizontal group contrasts with the skilful inlay of the pediments of the drawers. The trunk has three fully functional drawers, each secured with a key. The trim is made of wrought iron or beautifully polished brass.
A chest of drawers with crossbow-shaped drawers has a curved forehead and was produced in smaller numbers than the Tomb dressers. The crossbow drawers are also larger and more imposing than the Tomb style dressers. They are 150 cm wide and 145 cm high. A crossbow-shaped chest of drawers was first produced by François Garnier, whose model is in the Museum of Arts Decorative in Paris.
A Louis XV style with 2 drawers or 3 drawers
This Louis XV chest of drawers with 2 drawers is an antique, it is an example of French furniture from the Louis XV period. Its front has a crossbow-shaped design and is decorated with irons. Its beautiful patina and graceful lines make it a perfect choice for any house of the time. A chest of drawers in the shape of a crossbow by Louis XV dates from the 1740s. Its elegant lines and beautiful patina will add a sense of enlightenment to your home.
This Louis XV cabinet with two drawers was probably made of walnut and has an elongated shape. Its two hand-carved drawers are decorated with delicate material and symmetrically placed iron. The sides are strongly curved and rest on four paraded feet.
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