Wooden chest bench from the French Renaissance - 17th century - France

Magnificent renaissance chest in carved wood dating from the seventeenth century. It is decorated with plant and floral motifs. In the center of the composition, a religious scene represents the birth of christ and the visit of the magi. Beautiful and very impressive woodworking. This chest is also ideal for serving as a bench. Practical and useful. Beautiful dimensions xviith - france the furniture of the french renaissance is directly inspired by the decorative arts of the italian quattrocento born in the fifteenth century. The extreme richness of the beautiful wood carvings characterizes this new french style with still stiff forms. Carpenters, sculptors and architects borrow from antiquity its varied ornamentation. The forms take up the architectural elements of the column, pilaster, cornice and pediment. Arabesques, foliage and medallions in bas-relief with mythological scenes, religious or portraits cover the facades and uprights of french renaissance furniture.

Ref. : E8Z19V88