18th Century French Regency Bronze Mounted Commode by Louis Pelletier C. 1760

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This exquisite French Louis XV bronze-mounted commode is attributed to Louis Pelletier, one of the distinguished 18th-century ébénistes of Paris. … Read more This exquisite French Louis XV bronze-mounted commode is attributed to Louis Pelletier, one of the distinguished 18th-century ébénistes of Paris. With its serpentine front, bombe sides, and intricate parquetry veneer, this commode epitomizes the luxurious elegance of the Louis XV period. The drawers are adorned with ornate gilt-bronze mounts of scrolling acanthus and floral motifs, while the shaped apron and cabriole legs further emphasize the graceful Rococo style. Topped with a richly veined marble slab, it balances decorative artistry with refined functionality.

Louis Pelletier (fl. mid-18th century) was a master cabinetmaker whose works were celebrated for their precision, symmetry, and use of fine veneers with bronze ormolu decoration. Based in Paris, Pelletier was active during the height of Rococo design and catered to a clientele seeking sophistication and grandeur in domestic interiors. His furniture, often marked by elegant bombé forms and superb marquetry, remains highly collectible today, prized by connoisseurs of French decorative arts.

This commode, with its harmonious proportions and opulent detail, reflects the artistry of Pelletier’s school and embodies the enduring beauty of 18th-century French craftsmanship.


Dimensions: 34 inches high x 51 inches wide x 25 inches deep. See less