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Antique French Louis Xv Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €4,095     $4,445
£3,500
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Antique French Louis Xv Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet

19th century
Description

A fine antique French Louis XV style kingwood commode, featuring an elegant serpentine form and original marble top. Beautifully veneered in kingwood with striking grain, the piece is richly adorned with ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and decorative edging throughout.

The central panel showcases a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, depicting a romantic pastoral setting, adding depth, artistry and strong decorative appeal. The shaped sides, cabriole legs and refined proportions reflect classic 18th century French design, making this both a functional storage cabinet and a statement piece.

The interior offers practical storage with a fitted shelf, ideal for use as a side cabinet, occasional cupboard or feature commode in a living room, hallway or bedroom.

Dimensions: Height 113cm x Width 94cm x Depth 42cm

A highly decorative antique French commode combining marble, kingwood veneer and Vernis Martin lacquer work—perfect for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic period furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Vernis Martin Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1211183
Description
A fine antique French Louis XV style kingwood commode, featuring an elegant serpentine form and original marble top.
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Beautifully veneered in kingwood with striking grain, the piece is richly adorned with ornate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and decorative edging throughout.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel.
fig 1. Antique French Louis Xv Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet

The central panel showcases a hand-painted Vernis Martin scene, depicting a romantic pastoral setting, adding depth, artistry and strong decorative appeal. The shaped sides, cabriole legs and refined proportions reflect classic 18th century French design, making this both a functional storage cabinet and a statement piece.

fig 2. An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel.
fig 2. Antique French Louis Xv Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet

The interior offers practical storage with a fitted shelf, ideal for use as a side cabinet, occasional cupboard or feature commode in a living room, hallway or bedroom.

Dimensions: Height 113cm x Width 94cm x Depth 42cm

A highly decorative antique French commode combining marble, kingwood veneer and Vernis Martin lacquer work—perfect for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic period furniture.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Vernis Martin Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211183
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel.

Antique French Louis Xv Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet

Archive II An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel. View II
Archive III An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel. View III
Archive IV An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel. View IV
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel.
Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Vernis Martin Commode - Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet
Ref: SA1211183
An antique French Louis XV style kingwood side cabinet featuring a shaped marble top, intricate gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a central Vernis Martin painted panel.
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Vernis Martin is an eighteenth-century French varnishing technique developed by the Martin brothers to emulate East Asian lacquer. It involves applying multiple layers of oil-and-amber varnish to create depth, often overlaid with hand-painted pastoral scenes or figurative panels.

Pieces from this period typically feature solid oak or pine frames veneered with exotic hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, or satinwood. Accent elements include carved ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and polished marble tops fitted to the cabinet contours.

Look for heavy, finely chased gilt-bronze mounts with hand-tooling on the reverse, hand-painted figurative vignettes signed or executed in oil and lacquer, dove-tailed drawer joinery, and natural veining on the shaped marble slab.

Position the cabinet as a standalone accent piece against a modern, neutral backdrop to allow its intricate metalwork and painted panel to stand out. Complement the piece with simple modern wall lighting or minimal decorative accessories.

Dust the surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and lacquer cracking. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the ormolu to retain the original gilded patina.
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