Royal chest of drawers returns to Versailles after 230 years After 230 years and a trip to the United States, an ornate 18th century chest of drawers has returned to the Palace of Versailles. The museum purchased it from a private American collection for a little more than 4 million euros. following an extensive scientific analysis to confirm its authenticity. "It's an exceptional moment in the life of the palace," says museum director Laurent Salome. "We have the ideal scenario of the return of a very, very prestigious piece of furniture to its original location." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES