Two-body trumeau in lacquered, gilded and painted wood. Venice, first half of the 18th century. 105 x 54 cm x h 245 cm. Made entirely of finely lacquered and gilded wood with “Chinoiseries” motifs. Serpentine front and elegantly carved crest. Interiors made of lacquered wood painted to simulate tortoise shell. Introduced in the 18th century in Venice, the two-body trumeau represented an era of sophisticated elegance and refinement. Characterized by sinuous lines and sumptuous decorations, these pieces of furniture embody the union between the mastery of Venetian cabinetmakers and oriental influences, in particular the fashion of Chinoiserie. Chinoiserie decorations, inspired by Chinese and Japanese design, revolutionized the furniture market of the time, giving an aura of exoticism and charm to the furnishings of 18th-century Venetian palaces. These pieces of furniture were not only functional, but also works of art that reflected the cosmopolitan spirit and the search for new aesthetics of the time. The piece of furniture in question is a two-body trumeau made in Venice around the 1740s-50s, particularly precious for its exceptional black-background lacquer with gold leaf decorations with typical Chinoiserie motifs. The lower part consists of a front with three shaped drawers and a drop-leaf concealing a series of small drawers and secret compartments. The upper part with two mirrored doors opens to a series of compartments and shelves for storing porcelain and documents. The final touch is given by the stupendous crest, also decorated in the style of the piece of furniture, but embellished with a very refined carving that rivals the best gilded mirrors of the time. A further touch of exoticism is given by the interiors of the piece of furniture, entirely lacquered and painted to simulate tortoise shell, a particularly rare and unusual detail. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. Further information on the condition report is available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices; contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained a free export certificate from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times for certificates are 40 days from the appointment date: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.