Object type: Cabinet doors (pair)
Period: 18th century
Origin: France
Material: Wood
Techniques: Hand carved parquetry, geometric inlay
Decoration: Two-tone sunburst design on exterior
Dimensions (each): 10.25 inches height × 9.4 inches width
Condition: Used. Cracks present throughout. Please refer to photos for details.
Description:
This pair of 18th century French cabinet doors features hand carved parquetry with a two-tone sunburst design on the exterior. Parquetry, a decorative geometric wood inlay technique, was widely used in French furniture from the 17th century onward. The interior is inlaid with a two-tone star design outlined in metal. The doors are in used condition, with cracks present throughout as visible in the accompanying photographs.
Object type: Cabinet doors (pair)
Period: 18th century
Origin: France
Material: Wood
Techniques: Hand carved parquetry, geometric inlay
Decoration: Two-tone sunburst design on exterior
Dimensions (each): 10.25 inches height × 9.4 inches width
Condition: Used. Cracks present throughout. Please refer to photos for details.
Description:
This pair of 18th century French cabinet doors features hand carved parquetry with a two-tone sunburst design on the exterior. Parquetry, a decorative geometric wood inlay technique, was widely used in French furniture from the 17th century onward. The interior is inlaid with a two-tone star design outlined in metal. The doors are in used condition, with cracks present throughout as visible in the accompanying photographs.
