Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Parquetry Demilune Commode a L'Anglais

A French ormolu mounted mahogany and sycamore marquetry and parquetry inlaid commode. After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener. The shaped yellow and black-veined marble top above a br...

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode French, Early 20th Century Height 95cm, width 162cm, depth 59cm After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly renowned ebeniste of great standing, this exceptional commode is of outstanding quality, and fully embodies the quality of craftsmanship and great artistic style of the Louis XVI period and the original piece, which is currently housed in the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France. Riesener was a leading exponent and supplier of pieces in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, and this design conveys the regal feel and presence of his manner, most notably in terms of the beautiful marquetry decorative panel to the front. It consists of a white marble top, above front facing drawers, with a lower door opening; curved sides that are extensively decorated with intricate geometric designs, and a central panel that depicts, in inlay...

A rare example from the atelier of furniture maker Fidelis, or Fidelys, Schey circa 1780. Made in Paris, the demilune commode is topped with dark, black and gray marble that is shape...

French Walnut Louis XVI Style Serpentine Commode. Circa 1900 on this fine French antique commode Please scroll through for more pix - this ships anywhere, please get in touch Purcha...