18th Century French Louis XV Beige Serpentine Commode

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A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features … Read more A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features a slightly overhanging top, with softly rounded front corners, atop the case which houses three graduated and dove-tailed drawers, flanked within rounded front side posts (with cartouche style carved vertical plaques), and carry the curved serpentine design down the front, which gives this piece lovely movement. The decoratively raised-panels drawers are each fitted with elaborate rococo style metal pulls with an escutcheon at their center. The chest is raised on petite legs, with scallop carved skirt about the front. There is a custom finish in wheat in beige tones. Please note that the there have been some prior repairs to the rear legs. This 18th century French Louise XV serpentine commode will be a wonderful case piece offering storage within and a place for desired objects to be prominently displayed atop. See less