With its black patterns on light-colored wood, this wooden chest of drawers adds a contemporary touch of beautiful simplicity. Its three double-handled drawers offer well-thought-out storage for linens, accessories, or everyday papers. Its compact size allows it to easily find its place in a bedroom, office, or entryway, as a low console or accent piece. The wood and black finish pairs naturally with understated materials like linen, metal, or a textured rug. In a living room, it will happily hold a lamp, a few books, and a ceramic vase.
Length: 80 cm
Width: 40 cm
Height: 72 cm
Drawer height: 12 cm
A brief history of the chest of drawers
Its name says it all: it was born to be "convenient" (commode), replacing deep chests where everything was piled in a jumble. Emerging during the reign of Louis XIV, it was such a prestigious display piece that it often took pride of place in reception bedrooms rather than in wardrobes. It introduced the sliding drawer, a revolution that finally made it possible to access one's belongings without emptying everything out. Whether called a "sauteuse" chest (on tall legs) or a "tombeau" chest, it is defined by its generous top and a front punctuated by two or three rows of drawers.
