Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Commode W/ Brass Accents

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An exquisite French Neoclassical period carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the early 19th century. This … Read more An exquisite French Neoclassical period carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features the original marble top with rounded and projected cove-edges at both front corners, atop a Neoclassical case which houses three small sized drawers set horizontally along the top, with two full-sized drawers below (for a total of five drawers). The case is flanked by rounded and flute-carved side posts which are adorned with brass wrapped banding at their tops. The recessed-panel drawers are outlined with brass trim and fitted with brass rectangular bail-pull brass handles and decorative brass escutcheons. The chest is raised nicely upon four conical feet with bulbous tops trimmed in brass, and terminating into brass peg feet. The custom dark gray color (with wood showing through in various areas) makes the brass hardware and trim really pop. Please note, there is a small dent on the right side of the marble top. This handsome French period chest-of-drawers, with its original marble top and brass trim, would work really well in a bedroom as a dresser or perhaps in a foyer or living area with decorative items atop and storage within. See less