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French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode C.1890
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French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode C.1890

19th century
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French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode c.1890

Fine late 19th century French Louis XV style commode. Grey marble top above three graduated drawers, decorated with figured parquetry veneers and fitted with elaborate gilt metal handles, escutcheons and mounts. The sides are panelled with figured veneer and the piece is raised on elegant cabriole legs.

The commode has particularly attractive mounts and a pleasing colour

Offered in good condition commensurate with age. Some marks to surface and little wear to veneer. Fine and original and of useful size.

Measures 110 x 55 x 82(h) cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Louis XV Commode to the 1890s.

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French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode c.1890

Fine late 19th century French Louis XV style commode.

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Grey marble top above three graduated drawers, decorated with figured parquetry veneers and fitted with elaborate gilt metal handles, escutcheons and mounts.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The sides are panelled with figured veneer and the piece is raised on elegant cabriole legs.

fig 1. A late 19th-century French Louis XV style timber chest of drawers with decorative marquetry, cast metal handles, corner mounts, and a grey marble top.
fig 1. French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode C.1890

The commode has particularly attractive mounts and a pleasing colour

Offered in good condition commensurate with age. Some marks to surface and little wear to veneer. Fine and original and of useful size.

Measures 110 x 55 x 82(h) cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Louis XV Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243479
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode C.1890

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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WR1 1JA
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A late 19th-century French Louis XV style timber chest of drawers with decorative marquetry, cast metal handles, corner mounts, and a grey marble top.
French Louis XV Style Marble Topped Commode c.1890
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A late 19th-century French Louis XV style timber chest of drawers with decorative marquetry, cast metal handles, corner mounts, and a grey marble top.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Marble slab top, Shaped apron

This late 19th-century French Louis XV style commode functions as a practical chest of drawers in a home today, suitable for a bedroom, hallway or living room. The piece pairs a grey marble top with warm brown timber construction, incorporating figured parquetry veneers and elaborate gilt metal handles, keyhole escutcheons, corner mounts and a decorative apron above cabriole legs. The visual presentation includes visible marks to the surface and minor wear to the veneer, reflecting its age. The chest measures 110 x 55 x 82 cm. It offers three graduated drawers decorated with marquetry inlay details and ormolu mounts, designed in a French chateau style to suit traditional interior settings.

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Originating in the 18th century, Louis XV style furniture features curved silhouettes, rococo influence, asymmetry, and decorative veneer work. Reiterations from the late 19th century continued these traditions using rich woods, cast metal mounts, and stone tops.

These pieces typically feature solid timber construction veneered with woods such as walnut, rosewood, or kingwood, complemented by marble slab tops and cast brass or ormolu mounts.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-fitted dovetail joinery, age-appropriate wear to the timber finish, natural patination on metal mounts, and hand-cut stone surfaces.

Position the piece as a focal point in an entryway or living room, balancing its detailed woodwork by hanging a modern painting or contemporary mirror directly above it.

Clean the marble surface using a damp cloth with pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaning solutions. Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically.
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