Inspiring deux corps

The Loire Valley in central France is at once remarkable, spectacular and charming. Coveted by England in the Middle Ages, this land was once described as “a queen whom kings have forever loved.” Rich in intellectual and artistic history, it was here that Joan of Arc met with Charles VII. Leonardo da Vinci called one of its stately chateaux home, and others who frequented this hamlet of France include Liszt, Chopin, Balzac, and Delacroix. In fact, the architectural splendor of the area even inspired Charles Perrault to pen his famous fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty.

It was here in this spellbinding land of ancient forests, farmland, vineyards, gardens, and grand architecture that we found our own beauty: A French deux corps, that we estimate was hand-crafted in the 1700s. True to the creativity of the area, furniture makers developed this design as a solution to the challenges associated with installing massive, one-piece cabinets. With elegant and refined lines, its grandeur is undeniable, yet subtle. Actually made of two bodies of furniture, this deux corps has four doors and provides plenty of storage space in a dining room, bedroom, or an elegant office.

We can only imagine the stories this piece could tell from its 300-plus years spent in the company of artists, authors, musicians, and nobility... if only it could speak! How will it inspire you?