Egg & Dart Chest

Description

Egg & Dart is an ornamental device often carved in wood, stone, or plaster quarter-round ovolo mouldings, consisting of an egg-shaped object alternating with an element shaped like an arrow, anchor, or dart. Egg & dart enrichment of the ovolo molding of the Ionic capital is found in ancient Greek architecture at the Erechtheion. It was also widely used by the ancient Romans. The motif has also been common in neoclassical architecture. Award-winning designer Shah Gilani, ISFD, was inspired by this motif while designing this exquisite chest. He married a classic English style cabinet with the ancient egg & dart embellishment. Entirely hand-carved in selected rosewood, the Egg & Dart Chest is offered in a variety of finishes and accents. It is available in several standard sizes. The smaller size makes an exceptional nightstand, while the larger size can be used as a dresser or an accent piece.

Ours is an artisanal product made in a traditional and non-mechanized way. We are able to design and manufacture case goods ranging in style from traditional through art nouveau and art deco, to modern and contemporary. One of the special services we offer is the ability to customize our product to fit the client’s specification. Drawings are made and finish samples prepared for client approval. Bespoke custom work is our specialty. Our Principal Designer Shah Gilani, ISFD, is a graduate of Imperial College, London, and Rice University, Houston. He is available for complimentary product and interior design consultation.

We welcome international orders. Our shipping department can arrange customs clearance and convenient delivery to the client’s door anywhere in the world.