This meuble en deux corps is designed in the 16th Century 'antique' manner of Jacques Androuet de Cerceau (active c. 1549-74), whose engraved publications included Livre de Grotesques, 1566. It is carved with figures emblematic of the benefits bestowed by good government, while its bracket-enriched cornice, supported by basket-bearing caryatid nymphs, one of whom torches some armour, recalls that, when arms and armour are laid aside, agriculture can flourish. Ionic arabesque 'herm' pilasters of fruit-festooned nymphs flank the upper compartment, whose doors are carved with richly dressed winged figures, standing on tazza-shaped plinths and bearing the crown, sceptre, sword and scales of government, while the doors and the lower section, are carved with female figures, emblematic of Peace and Plenty.

A group of related cabinets is discussed by David Dubon, 'Renaissance Furniture', The Frick Collection, V. Vermont, 1992, pp.108-116