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This Parisian shop window from the 18th century elegantly illustrates the Louis XVI period's taste for balanced forms, simple lines and the use of precious exotic woods, here a very beautiful rosewood with contrasting veins.

The piece of furniture is distinguished by the exceptional quality of its top, composed of a geometric chevron frieze framed by a straight veneer, testifying to a high level of technical mastery characteristic of Parisian workshops at the end of the Ancien Régime.

Its harmonious dimensions (108 × 94 cm) correspond to display cases intended for art objects, porcelain or cabinet collections, highly appreciated in refined 18th-century interiors as well as in contemporary decors.

The display case bears an old brand mark on, identifiable as a capital M workshop mark and the guild mark, affixed to the frame.
This marking, common in the 18th century, testifies to the furniture's manufacture within the regulated framework of the Parisian guilds, guaranteeing the quality of the workmanship and the authenticity of the piece.

The whole piece has retained a beautiful antique patina, giving this piece of furniture all its character and authenticity.