Tara Shaw Casegoods Louisxiv Nightstand-French Ebonized Noir

The 18th-century inspired Louis XIV ebonized three-drawer chest with elaborately detailed handles and escutcheons exemplifies the grandeur and opulence characteristic of French furniture design under Louis XIV's reign. This period marked a golden age of French art and craftsmanship, with a focus on elaborate ornamentation and the use of luxurious materials such as brass and ebony, which were highly prized for their rich, dark finish. The chest's design, featuring ornate brass hardware andescutcheons, reflects the Baroque influence prevalent in Louis XIV's court, emphasizing both the decorative and functional aspects of furniture, and symbolizing the absolute power and wealth of the monarchy.