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Louis XVI Style Commode With Pull-Out Desk Compartment, France, Circa: 1890

About the Item

This handsome and versatile chest is a handmade faithful copy of a late 18th Century commode in the Louis XVI style. The piece's size makes it perfect for use as a server in the dining room and its desk compartment makes it ideal for the living room, study or a bedroom. What appears to be the top drawer in fact pulls out & drops down to reveal the desk with a figured maple interior with 3 drawers and an old red leather writing surface. Below the desk are 2 long useful storage drawers. The hardware is hand-cast solid brass in motifs appropriate to the style of the piece. The top is white Carrara type hand cut marble. The look and patina of this commode makes it companionable with almost any style of décor from modern to period.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa:1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Appears to have its original French polish. Minor scuffs and mars to wood surface, minor chips and cracks to the marble. The commode is very strong and stable including the top, It is ready to give good service for another 100 years.
  • Seller Location:
    Alexandria, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A219FP1stDibs: LU9199236299222
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