Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Bombe Commodes With Carved Rococo Ornament

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A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an exceptional timeworn painted surface. These … Read more A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an exceptional timeworn painted surface. These chests feature the classic serpentine silhouette of the Rococo period—swelling fronts, dramatic curves, and scrolled feet—paired with deeply carved foliate and cartouche motifs across the drawers and apron.

The finish is a distinctive mustard-ochre base with an aged, crackled cream overpaint, creating a layered patina that feels authentically provincial and unmistakably French. Their surface wear, soft losses, and exposed paint history lend them tremendous charm—exactly the texture designers look for in high-character French country pieces. See less