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Impressive Louis Xvi Style Commode
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Impressive Louis Xvi Style Commode

1900 - 1920
Description

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.

Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication while retaining a sense of movement and fluidity.

This Wonderful Commode Features 3 Oak Lined Drawers, Each Drawer having Beautiful Parquetry Work.

The Sides of the Commode also Feature the Same Superb Parquetry Detail.

The Whole of the Commode is adorned with Decorative Cast Gilt Handles, Escutcheons and Mounts.

The Commode is Finished with a Pretty Mottled Marble Top.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 34 1/2" (88cm)

Width 47" (120cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131691
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LP95-8
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Description
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
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Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The result is a piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication while retaining a sense of movement and fluidity.

fig 1. A French style bombe commode featuring a marble top, parquetry wood veneer drawers, and ornate brass handles and corner mounts.
fig 1. Impressive Louis Xvi Style Commode

This Wonderful Commode Features 3 Oak Lined Drawers, Each Drawer having Beautiful Parquetry Work.

The Sides of the Commode also Feature the Same Superb Parquetry Detail.

The Whole of the Commode is adorned with Decorative Cast Gilt Handles, Escutcheons and Mounts.

The Commode is Finished with a Pretty Mottled Marble Top.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 34 1/2" (88cm)

Width 47" (120cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131691
Dealers Internal Ref
LP95-8
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A French style bombe commode featuring a marble top, parquetry wood veneer drawers, and ornate brass handles and corner mounts.

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A French style bombe commode featuring a marble top, parquetry wood veneer drawers, and ornate brass handles and corner mounts.
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode
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A French style bombe commode featuring a marble top, parquetry wood veneer drawers, and ornate brass handles and corner mounts.
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A French commode is a low chest of drawers originating in the late seventeenth century, designed to store personal items while serving as a decorative feature within a room.

Traditional French commodes feature wood veneers such as kingwood or rosewood arranged in parquetry patterns, topped with a shaped marble slab and fitted with cast brass mounts.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail jointing, original oak or pine drawer linings, cast metal mounts with hand-finished chasing, and historic tool marks underneath the stone top.

Position the commode as a focal point against a neutral accent wall, balancing the detailed marquetry by displaying simple contemporary ceramics or framed artwork above it.

Clean the timber surfaces using a soft cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the grain, while cleaning the marble slab using a pH-neutral cleaner to protect against etching.
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