Gustavian display chatol, Sweden approx. 1780–90

Gustavian black-painted chatol in three parts, made to high quality with fine, classic details and a beautiful patinated surface.

At the top is a profiled cornice with carved dentil molding.
Below is a frieze with a geometric pattern, flanked by fluted corners with gilded capitals.
The sides are likewise made with fluted pilasters and gilded capitals.

Upper cabinet with a pair of glazed display doors with profiled glazing bars.
The interior is painted in a light gray shade and fitted with shelves – the top one suitable for silverware. At the bottom are three smaller drawers.

Two-part lower section. At the top is a sloping writing flap, behind which is a richly fitted interior with numerous small drawers in light gray. In the center is a small door with a mirror panel, flanked by half-columns with gilded bronze capitals.

The chatol is finished at the bottom with four drawers – a narrower one at the top with a fluted front and three larger drawers with decoratively executed panels and brass handles.

An elegant and well-proportioned piece of furniture with fine Gustavian details and a charming patina.

Sweden, 1780–1790

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