This antique cabinet, crafted by 19th-century artisans, is made of black-lacquered wood. Several compartments are hidden behind the outer doors, while three drawers are located in the lower section near the base. The combination of smooth black wood and the painted Florentine mosaic on the fronts gives the piece a solemn yet austere appearance. The most valuable decoration of this truly magnificent piece of furniture is the floral motifs imitating the Pietre dure technique—Florentine mosaic. The popularization and development of this technique is associated with the famous Medici family, who opened a workshop specializing in precious and semiprecious stones in the 16th century. What is the secret of this type of mosaic? To create the artistic image, the artist uses precious and semiprecious stones of various colors, shades, and geometric shapes. Europe, 19th century.