PAYS-BAS, Hollande, fin du XVIIIème siècle An important piece of double-body furniture, known as a "laundry press", in solid dark walnut or in molded or carved walnut burr veneer, comprising : - at the top, a cabinet with small canted sides and two large leaves with curved reserves underlined by a fine frieze of openwork foliage, punctuated by rocaille cartouches, revealing shelves and three drawers. The scrolled cornice is molded and decorated en suite. - lower part: a chest of drawers with a curved front, opening with three drawers, framed by two inverted brackets, terminating in two claw and ball feet, and highlighted by a cut-out front adorned with a continuation of the upper part. Straight sides. Openwork gilded brass rocaille trim, such as keyways and pull handles. H. 253 cm - Length 207 cm - Depth 73 cm approx. The front of an interior drawer has been replaced. Scratches, cracks, some lifting, accidents and missing parts, parts of moldings to be refixed.