Vintage Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode, 1950s

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Important Louis XV style mahogany commode with gilt bronze mounts and black marble top

An exceptional Louis XV style mahogany … Read more Important Louis XV style mahogany commode with gilt bronze mounts and black marble top

An exceptional Louis XV style mahogany commode, richly adorned with finely chased and mercury-gilded bronze mounts, topped with an imposing veined black marble slab.

The front features two drawers in the frieze above two doors concealing a large storage space. The doors are decorated with a spectacular gilt bronze tondo centered with an antique mask, surrounded by coats of arms, standards, quivers, oak wreaths, and foliage—emblems characteristic of the royal style.

The fluted, detached columns are adorned with gilt bronze rings and capitals and rest on elegant bronze lion's paw feet.

The commode is topped with a thick black marble slab with beautiful white veining, highlighted by a gallery of finely chased bronze mounts.

with its size, the quality of its mahogany, and especially the richness of its bronze mounts, this commode is a prestigious piece, perfectly representative of 18th-century French cabinetmaking.

Period: Second half of the 20th century

Condition: Very good condition. Beautiful patina on the wood. Some wear and restoration consistent with its age, without detracting from its overall appearance. Antique marble top in good condition.

Dimensions:
92 x 146 x 57 cm

A remarkable piece of statement furniture, ideal for a classic or contemporary interior. See less