Small 18th Century French Louis Xvi Walnut and Inlaid Commode

Name: Small 18th Century French Louis Xvi Walnut and Inlaid Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1118489
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Description

An 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Inlaid Commode with Two Drawers of Small Size.

This piece of Louis XVI furniture of small proportions has a moulded, overhanging rectangular top above two equally sized drawers. The top has two strung panels, surrounded by wide crossbanding, whereas the sides of the piece are recessed and panelled in the traditional sense as well as featuring stringing. This same stringing is used on the drawer fronts. Stringing is also used on the pilasters in imitation of fluting. It has a low apron with a central inlaid patera. It is of pegged construction, standing on square tapering legs with tapered collars to the top.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1118489

Dealers Internal Reference

3654

Description

An 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Inlaid Commode with Two Drawers of Small Size.

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This piece of Louis XVI furniture of small proportions has a moulded, overhanging rectangular top above two equally sized drawers.

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The top has two strung panels, surrounded by wide crossbanding, whereas the sides of the piece are recessed and panelled in the traditional sense as well as featuring stringing. This same stringing is used on the drawer fronts. Stringing is also used on the pilasters in imitation of fluting. It has a low apron with a central inlaid patera. It is of pegged construction, standing on square tapering legs with tapered collars to the top.