This wooden chest of drawers, elevated by golden handles, brings a contemporary and eclectic touch to a bedroom or living room. Its three drawers offer elegant storage for linens, papers, or everyday accessories, while its height allows it to hold a lamp, a few books, or a catchall tray. Its understated design and the warmth of its dark wood pair easily with light materials, leather, or brass. Placed near a bed or along a wall, it complements both a minimalist decor and a more sophisticated atmosphere. A second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: a few traces of time.
Length: 90 cm
Width: 39 cm
Height: 82 cm
Drawer height: 14 cm
A brief history of the chest of drawers
Its name says it all: it was born to be "convenient," replacing deep chests where everything was piled haphazardly. Appearing during the reign of Louis XIV, it was a display piece so prestigious that it often sat in reception rooms rather than dressing rooms. It introduced the sliding drawer, a revolution that finally allowed access to one's belongings without emptying everything. Whether called a "jumping chest" (on high legs) or a "tomb chest," it is defined by its generous top and its front, punctuated by two or three rows of drawers.
