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French Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode with Marble Top C.1780
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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French Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode with Marble Top C.1780

18th century
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French Louis XVI Parquetry Commode with Marble Top c.1780

We are very pleased to present a fine French Louis XVI commode dating from the late eighteenth century, beautifully constructed in oak and veneered throughout with kingwood, fruitwoods and contrasting parquetry veneers.

The thick grey and white marble top with rounded front corners sits above three frieze drawers and four larger drawers below, the fronts decorated with geometric parquetry and framed by delicate ebony and boxwood stringing. The commode retains gilt metal rosette handles and escutcheons which contrast attractively with the warm tones of the veneers.

The sides are fully panelled and inlaid, while the fluted corner uprights terminate in elegant tapering legs with further contrasting inlay, reflecting the restrained neoclassical taste of the Louis XVI period.

Presented in very good condition, with minor wear to the marble edges and age-related marks consistent with its age and use. Lovely colour and presents very well

Dimensions:

Height: 90.5 cm (35.63 in.)

Width: 133 cm (52.36 in.)

Depth: 62 cm (24.41 in.)

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

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French Louis XVI Parquetry Commode with Marble Top c.1780

We are very pleased to present a fine French Louis XVI commode dating from the late eighteenth century, beautifully constructed in oak and veneered throughout with kingwood, fruitwoods and contrasting parquetry veneers.

The thick grey and white marble top with rounded front corners sits above three frieze drawers and four larger drawers below, the fronts decorated with geometric parquetry and framed by delicate ebony and boxwood stringing.

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The commode retains gilt metal rosette handles and escutcheons which contrast attractively with the warm tones of the veneers.
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fig 1. An 18th-century French Louis XVI commode featuring geometric parquetry wood inlay, tapered legs, brass ring handles, and a grey marble top.
fig 1. French Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode with Marble Top C.1780

The sides are fully panelled and inlaid, while the fluted corner uprights terminate in elegant tapering legs with further contrasting inlay, reflecting the restrained neoclassical taste of the Louis XVI period.

fig 2. An 18th-century French Louis XVI commode featuring geometric parquetry wood inlay, tapered legs, brass ring handles, and a grey marble top.
fig 2. French Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode with Marble Top C.1780

Presented in very good condition, with minor wear to the marble edges and age-related marks consistent with its age and use. Lovely colour and presents very well

Dimensions:

Height: 90.5 cm (35.63 in.)

Width: 133 cm (52.36 in.)

Depth: 62 cm (24.41 in.)

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Louis Xvi Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227304
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Archive I An 18th-century French Louis XVI commode featuring geometric parquetry wood inlay, tapered legs, brass ring handles, and a grey marble top.

French Louis XVI Parquetry Commode with Marble Top c.1780

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French Louis XVI commode featuring geometric parquetry wood inlay, tapered legs, brass ring handles, and a grey marble top.
French Louis XVI Parquetry Commode with Marble Top c.1780
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Emerging in late 18th-century France, Louis XVI commodes are defined by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight geometric lines, symmetrical parquetry or marquetry inlay, tapered fluted legs, and marble tops.

Cabinetmakers constructed these pieces using oak frames veneered with fine hardwoods such as kingwood, tulipwood, or walnut, often adorned with chased gilt-bronze mounts and topped with grey or white marble slabs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-sawn oak drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, original chiselled brass or bronze hardware, and natural signs of wood shrinkage beneath the veneer.

Position the commode in an entryway, hallway, or living area as a focal point, pairing its geometric wood grain and marble top with contemporary artwork, modern table lamps, or minimal ceramic vessels.

Clean the marble slab with a neutral soap solution while protecting the wooden veneer with beeswax, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent wood movement.
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