Pair of Ferrarese corner cabinets, Louis XIV period Type: Corner cabinets Period: Louis XIV (late 17th - early 18th century) Origin: Ferrara, Italy Materials: Wood: Walnut with curvilinear threading on the boxwood door. Finish: Shellac polishing. Hardware: Bronze handle and contemporary iron hinges Description: Elegant pair of corner cabinets characterized by a refined cabinet making typical of the Louis XIV period in Ferrara. The body of the furniture has a pentagonal shape suitable to be placed in a corner of the room, optimizing the space. The front facade is embellished with an important inlaid panel in a "butterfly" or "radiating" pattern, obtained from the symmetrical arrangement of wooden veneers with mirrored grains, creating a decorative effect of great impact. At the center of the panel is an inlaid motif in a shaped cartouche, delimited by a contrasting boxwood profile. The door opens onto an internal compartment with a shelf. The furniture rests on curved "ham" legs, typical of Ferrarese cabinet making, which give lightness and dynamism to the structure. Dimensions: Height: 105 cm Width: 57 cm Side against the wall: 41 cm