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A Louis XV Rouge de Rance marble fireplace, circa 1730-1740, the serpentine moulded shelf above elegant shaped frieze centred by foliate cartouche, the canted and stop-fluted jambs o...

This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu conmmode, circa 1730 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having two short over two full width drawers, the drawers fitted with scrolling ormolu handles with masque maidens. The commode with parquetry and superb decorative ormolu mounts and raised on short shaped legs. This is an exceptional piece of craftsmanship, a truly gorgeous piece. This commode deserves pride of place in any furniture collection and will become the central focus point in your room. Complete with original working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 81 x width 129 x depth 66 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 8 inches x width 4 foot, 3 inches x depth 2 foot, 2 inches Régence style, transition in the decorative arts from the massive rectilinear forms of Louis XIV furniture to those prefiguring the Rococo style of Louis XV. The style encompasses about the first 30 years of the 18th century, when Philippe II, duc d’Orléans, was regent of France. The restraint arrived at during this period resulted from a strong reaction against the pomposity of the court under Louis XIV. The evolution of the intimate petit salon as opposed to the formal, ceremonial state apartments of the past brought with it a penchant for graceful, easily movable furniture, designed to showcase the impeccable craftsmanship of the period. At Versailles, where furniture had formerly represented the firmly placed hierarchy of the court, rooms were divided into smaller, more intimate spaces calling for a new style. The aristocracy made the decoration of their Parisian homes a lifetime occupation. Jean Berain, Charles Cressent, Robert de Cotte, and the painter Antoine Watteau, whose pictures were painted on the panelled salon walls to harmonize with the gentle spirit of the period, are among the important names connected with the new delicacy. Régence furniture...

Early 18th century French Regence period walnut console table with a serpentine marble top French circa 1730. A wonderfully shaped rare three legged console...

Arched shell carved crest rail surrounding a caned back, serpentine caned seat with loose cushion raised on cabriole legs and shaped-X form stretchers. Provenance; Gene Tyson Antique...

This is a fine and elegant antique George II Walnut bureau, circa 1730 in date. It has been beautifully crafted from figured walnut and burr ...

An early 18th century double dome burr walnut cabinet with an unusual scroll design to the sides of the doors creating the illusion of a tapering top section, the chest below with bo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver tankard by Thomas Makepeace I; part of our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional...

A fine and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver salver made by John Tuite; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine antique George II sterl...

Each with an arched back with original leather, one chair the leather is distressed, carved arms and leather seats raised on slight cabriole legs joined by turned stretchers and pad ...

Sn4699 in quality William IV secretaire chiffonier, having oblong top and secretaire section with pigeon holes, small drawers and leather writing surface above cupboard door with ple...

An early George II walnut settee, with a shaped back, scroll arms and a single seat cushion, the cabriole legs carved with shells on the knees and terminating in pad feet and outswep...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver serving dish made by Paul de Lamerie; an addition to our Geo...