Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Marble Top Commode
2602-563 (Click to Inquire About This Item)
29.5H x 31.5W x 17.5D
Location: Dallas
Graceful and beautifully detailed, this French Louis XVI style commode reflects the refined decorative tradition that continued to inspire French cabinetmakers into the early 20th century. Its petite scale, elegant symmetry and harmonious combination of fine veneers, floral marquetry, bronze and marble create a piece of enduring beauty.
Intricate parquetry veneers form a warm geometric pattern across the two drawer fronts and continue along the sides of the case. At the center, an oval marquetry medallion depicts a delicate bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon, lending romance and artistry to the tailored Louis XVI composition. Fine string inlay frames the panels and emphasizes the precision of the cabinetmaker’s work.
Finely cast brass ring pulls, an ornate key guard and decorative corner mounts enrich the façade without overwhelming the beauty of the veneers. A graceful bronze ribbon and foliate mount accents the shaped apron, while bronze sabots complete the slender, gently curved legs.
The richly veined marble top follows the subtle contours of the case and provides a luxurious finishing element. Elegant in scale yet rich in craftsmanship, this antique French commode possesses the balance, quality and timeless charm associated with fine French furniture.
Circa mid-1900s
Measures 29.5H x 31.5W x 17.5D
This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques, Dallas, Texas
