Items Similar to Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 19
Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
About the Item
A superbly crafted French Empire commode with Rouge Griotte marble top by Molitor. A pair of these commodes were acquired by King Jerome between 1809 and 1812 and listed in the inventory of the city residence in 1812 of Katherina von Wurttemberg, Queen of Westphalia.
The doors are mounted with gilt bronze butterfly’s carrying garlands away from the central lockplate in the form of a flaming torch. The locking mechanism for the doors are hidden by one of the gilt bronze Butterfly’s that slides to reveal the quadrafoil key plate. The flame Mahogany doors open to reveal a fitted cabinet with three open draws with figured Mahogany drawer fronts.
The Butterfly motif is continued on the central cartouche on the drawer above the doors. The butterflies are pulling a Roman Chariot.
This piece is truly a very playful and impressive cabinet makers master piece.
For an very similar chest (difference being the figured of the Mahogany Veneer) see, "Molitor, Ebeniste de Louis XVI a Louis XVIII" by Ulrich Leben
- Creator:Molitor (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 57.63 in (146.39 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: Avery & Dash - ELS1stDibs: LU918611843443
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1999
1stDibs seller since 2011
549 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 21 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Stamford, CT
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllSwedish Mahogany Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with satinwood stringing having bone escutcheons and an inset marble top above dentil molding. The column forms flanking the drawers a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$22,900
English Scarlet Gilt and Polychrome Japanned Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A marvelous 18th century scarlet gilt and poly chrome secretary later Japanned. This English secretary has a double domed cornice over a pair of mirrored doors opening to fitted inte...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan. Decorated with pinwheel marquetry and floral inlay. Inlays of walnut, kingwood, rosewood a...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$14,995
Italian Painted Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian neoclassical style painted two drawer commode raised on square tapering legs with arabesque decoration and reserved black and white panels of Asian figures.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
$9,800
Bowed Walnut and Parchment Commode Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique bowed and carved commode attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The doors are carved laminated Walnut with brass hinges. The interior of the cabinet is burledwood with brass hardwa...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Matched Pair of American Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of American commodes with very interesting bookmatched mahogany drawer fronts and tops.
Dimensions (Larger): 39" high x 41.5" wide x 19...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$24,900 / set
You May Also Like
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style commode secretary features fluted bronze columns at the corners with striated bronze plaques above and below. Additional bronze ban...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Georgian English Mahogany Commode Secretaire, 1816
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Important English commode secretary from the Georgian period with three large drawers. The upper part simulating two drawers is made of a flap which forms the work table covered with...
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating one of a kind Louis Phillip secretary in book-matched, flame mahogany with shaped, curvi-linear drawer fronts and faux drawer fronts on the fall-front and the sides. Of...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine Empire acajou mouchete mahogany commode in the manner of Bernard Molitor (1755-1833). A rectangular oak corpus veneered with acajou mouchete mah...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Bluestone Top and Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Empire commode is a perfect example of the type of chest of drawers that became popular in the early 1800s. This was a time when Napoleon preferred to do away with styles...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Circa 1820 French Restauration Commode in Flame Mahogany, Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped by a one-inch thick marble top, this commode has a beautiful mahogany veneer with flame graining and foliate and floral gilt bronze hardware. Hand-carved in France, circa 1820, the stunning chest of drawers is from the Restauration period, which is the transitional era of French history following the first defeat of Napoleon.
The gray marble top with white and black veining has a subtle embellishment often seen during the Restauration: rounded front corners. Directly underneath is a drawer with flared tulip molding (molding of Restauration furniture is almost always thin and delicate), with an elaborate rinceaux mount, adorned with a shell, palmettes, and a supple floral swag drop handle. The drawer is segmented into four compartments, allowing the storage of smaller items. Three tiers of taller drawers form the main body, each embellished with a volute leaf keyplate flanked by a pair of swag drop pulls. The apron is also adorned with a lovely bronze mount of a foliate margent with a center rosette that spans between a pair of half-bun feet in the front (the two back feet are blocked). A beautiful example of Restauration period furniture...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Queen Of France
Drawers With Sliding Doors
Sliding Door Cabinet With Drawers
Antique French Commode With Bronze
Commode With Drawers And Doors
Pair Mahogany Drawers
French Gilt Commode
Gilt Bronze Commode
Bronze Butterfly
Antique Bronze Drawer Pull
Cabinet With Butterflies
French Flame Mahogany
Griotte Rouge Marble
French Commode With Doors
French Draw Cabinet
French Empire Commode
Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Doors
Empire Flame Mahogany Furniture