Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, 1880s

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Description

This louis xvi style commode showcases the craftsmanship of late 19th-century french cabinetmakers. Likely dating from between 1880 and 1910, … Read more This louis xvi style commode showcases the craftsmanship of late 19th-century french cabinetmakers. Likely dating from between 1880 and 1910, in the neoclassical style then highly prized by the french bourgeoisie, it combines the formal rigor of the 18th century with the solidity of meticulous regional craftsmanship.

its clean lines, elegant fluting, and warm-toned marble top make it both a functional and decorative piece, perfectly suited to a classic interior or contemporary settings that blend antique and modern styles.

materials

structure and drawers in solid oak, with pronounced grain and a golden honey hue.

top in griotte red marble with white and gray veining, a highly prized regional french marble during the belle époque.

stamped bronze hardware: handles with floral decoration and keyhole escutcheons, typical of the late 19th century.

features

this antique chest of drawers, mounted on turned toupie feet, offers two small upper drawers (side by side) and three large, stacked drawers, all of which slide very smoothly.

resortion

this antique chest of drawers has been gently sanded and then protected with a colorless wax, which enhances the lovely patina of its oak wood.

dimensions

w110 x d56 x h84.5 cm

upper drawers: w41 x h9 cm
lower drawers: w90.5 x h11.5 cm See less