Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Commode 19th Century

This is a stunning antique French walnut, king wood and ormolu mounted Louis Revival breakfront fronted   commode, circa 1880 in date.

This gorgeous commode features a white Carrara marble shaped marble top above three small drawers in the frieze  above two full width drawers, for ample storage, and was inspired by the Louis XVI style.  Elaborately detailed, the commode features exquisite  gilded ormolu mounts and is complete with working locks and keys.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 88 cm x Width 112.5 cm x Depth 50.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 3 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy).

Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical School.

King wood

is a classic furniture wood, almost exclusively used for inlays on very fine furniture. Occasionally it is used in the solid for small items and turned work, including parts of billiard cues, e.g., those made by John Parris. It is brownish-purple with many fine darker stripes and occasional irregular swirls. Occasionally it contains pale streaks of a similar colour to sapwood.

The wood is very dense and hard and can be brought to a spectacular finish. it turns well but due to its density and hardness can be difficult to work with hand tools. It also has a tendency to blunt the tools due to its abrasive properties.

Our reference: A4903