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French Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 February 2025 · Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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A quality Bombe shaped petite Chest of drawers having original Rouge coloured serpentine marble top the sides and drawer fronts are cross banded with Mahogany and have in set panels of Tulipwood which have fine floral inlaid decoration through out.

French

83cm tall 63cm wide x 33cm tall

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Commode to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116178
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Description
A quality Bombe shaped petite Chest of drawers having original Rouge coloured serpentine marble top the sides and drawer fronts are cross banded with Mahogany and have in set panels of Tulipwood which have fine floral inlaid decoration through out.

French

83cm tall 63cm wide x 33cm tall

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Commode to the 1900s.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116178
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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Archive I A serpentine-front French commode featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a shaped marble top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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Verified Since May 2009
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A serpentine-front French commode featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a shaped marble top.
French chest of drawers
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A serpentine-front French commode featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a shaped marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialMahogany, Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine front, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, clean the marble with a neutral pH soap solution, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wooden surfaces.

An antique commode functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary hallway or living room, contrasted against neutral walls to highlight the warmth of the wood and the detail of the bronze mounts.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional wood shrinkage patterns behind veneers, hand-chased ormolu mounts with patination, and the use of native European secondary woods like oak within the drawer construction.

Traditional construction involves a carcase of oak or pine veneered with exotic hardwoods such as kingwood, tulipwood, and mahogany, often embellished with intricate floral marquetry and cast gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts.

The commode originated in France during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, evolving from large cupboards and coffers into a decorative chest of drawers favoured by the aristocracy for storing personal items.
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