{"product_id":"compact-mid-20th-century-cherrywood-chest-of-drawers-w-crossbow-front-and-parquetry-311-2","title":"Compact Mid-20th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers w\/ Crossbow Front and Parquetry Sides - 31½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis petite mid-century cherrywood chest of drawers presents a refined crossbow front in the spirit of 18th century Rococo models, with three drawers arranged in a gently undulating façade. The serpentine movement recalls late Baroque craft traditions that favored lively contours, while cherrywood, prized for its warm tone and fine working qualities, enhances its inviting character. Dating from the 1950s to 1960s, it was carefully handcrafted using traditional joinery and decorative techniques rather than mass-production methods, reflecting the high standards of mid-century ateliers reinterpreting earlier forms for urban interiors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe honeyed grain glows beneath a hand-rubbed finish, while the shaped front and scalloped apron lend rhythm to the silhouette. Parquetry inlay animates the side panels, underscoring its artisanal quality. The drawers are fitted with decorative cast brass escutcheons and pulls; only the top drawer retains a working lock, though it can be temperamental. The piece shows a warm patina with small marks and traces of old wormholes that contribute to its antique character. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGracefully proportioned and compact in scale, it sits beautifully between two beds in a guest room, its balanced silhouette offering shared storage and a welcoming surface for a pair of lamps and a small bouquet. The warm cherrywood and gentle curves introduce rhythm and softness to the space. It also serves elegantly as a foyer chest beneath a mirror, or as a living room side table anchoring a reading corner with quiet presence and warmth. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 31½\" high x 35¾\" wide x 20½\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 80cm high x 91cm wide x 52cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746077372754,"sku":"23849","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC04314_5338db06-4670-440a-8021-0c2eabe517f0.jpg?v=1771587350","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/compact-mid-20th-century-cherrywood-chest-of-drawers-w-crossbow-front-and-parquetry-311-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}