Marquetry Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...

This smaller scale late 18th century French Louis XVI period chest features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood, mahogany and ebo...

A fine quality Louis XV - XVI Transition style breakfront chest of drawers Exquisitely hand-crafted in Genova, Italy in the mid-20th century, the important Mediterranean port city ...

Antique chest of drawers with marquetry Fulda Walnut, maple and others circa 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm Description: Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...

This exquisite antique commode embodies the elegance of mid-19th century Italian craftsmanship, designed in the sophisticated Louis XV style. Featuring rich kingwood veneer, the piec...

A pair of Italian chests of drawers made in the late 19th or early 20th century, in the Biedermaier style. They are made of walnut wood and the marquetry is fruit tree wood. Each one...

A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotic woods. Fine craftsmanship with bookmatched v...

This exceptional 17th-century Italian commode is a striking example of Baroque craftsmanship, crafted from richly grained walnut that has developed a warm, natural patina over the centuries. The commode features four drawers, each with intricately molded paneling and adorned with ornate brass hardware, reflecting the attention to detail characteristic of the period. The front showcases bold geometric carvings, while the sides feature diamond-shaped paneling, all hallmarks of Italian Baroque design, which emphasized grandeur and architectural detailing. The walnut wood has been meticulously polished to reveal its fine grain, enhancing the depth and richness of its appearance. Built using traditional 17th-century joinery techniques, including dovetail construction, this piece is as durable as it is beautiful. The commode’s bold and ornate design, combined with its functional storage capacity, makes it an impressive focal point in any traditional or antique-inspired setting. Perfect for collectors or those looking to bring a touch of historical elegance to their home, this piece exemplifies the opulence and sophistication of Italian Baroque furniture.

A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...

This petite commode is a charming example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered wood, the commode features ...

A fine matched pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted (Ormolu) tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood floral marquetry Bombé his and her's commodes with marbl...

"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia Wroclaw Curly maple, maple burl circa 1810 Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...

Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side table in beautiful vintage condition. The surface of this beautiful, Italian bombe ches...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

This elegant oval-shaped commode seamlessly blends elements of Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the period. Featuring two drawers, exquisite ma...

A stunning, rare, and very fine quality French Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style mahogany inlaid marble-top chest after Jean-François Oeben / Jean-Henri Riesener. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, born in the late 19th / early 20th century, exceptionally executed Parisian work, retaining the original shaped marble top with contoured molded edge, over conforming solid mahogany case extensively inlaid with rich floral decoration and geometric trompe l'oeil marquetry-work. Embellished with finely sculpted and chisled gilt bronze ormolu mounts, the case fitted with three high quality locking bar mounted cabinet doors, each adorned with matched ornate escutcheon and opening thanks to the original keys, revealing a mahogany finished interior with single shelf. Featuring rare and exotic woods inlaid, all rising on bronze mounted transitional cabriole legs, ending in the finest quality patinated bronze sabots. Its three doors do not interfere with its delicate marquetry with decorations of geometric cubes and beautiful flowers on gilt gold ground, its two flat uprights with cut sides inviting finesse and harmony, while its bronzes, with antique motifs indicate the return to refined classic taste. A fine example of the Transition style, this chest subtly combines Louis XV marquetry with shapes that are already more rectilinear. From the middle of the 18th century, certain French artists, at the head of which the architects Blondel and Contant d'Ivry as well as the painter Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain, rose up against the excesses of the rococo style and advocated a calming of lines by the use of classical or even ancient principles. If the "Greek" style was too categorical a response to these requests, the Transition style, soon launched by the Marquis de Marigny, brother of Madame de Pompadour and Minister of the Arts, was much more measured and appreciated. Dutch cabinetmaker Matthijs Horrix was also front and center, a leader a Transition style. Celebrated ebanista Jean-François Oeben was one of the leaders of this new taste, with Jean-Henri Riesener following in the 19th century. Oeben a genius with inlay, he gave birth to several patterns, both sober and elegant, such as the marquetry of bottomless cubes, which was adopted by many of his colleagues including Jacques Dautriche and Charles Chevallier. Jean-François Oeben was particularly known for his "Louis XV or Transition furniture, adorned with leaf veneers, flower inlays or geometric patterns", according to Pierre Kjellberg (Le Mobilier français du XVIIIe, éditions de l'Amateur, 1989). A small secretary in the Transition cabinet...

Petite Italian bombe nightstand, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from walnut a with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawers, long cabriole leg...

A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, kingwood and amaranth - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and flor...

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Amaranth, Satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bombé serpentine...

Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top France Rosewood and others Transition around 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 43 cm Description: Dainty French chest of drawers from th...

Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings France (Paris) Rosewood Louis XV around 1730 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 137 x 66 cm Description: Early Louis XV commode, so-call...

A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble top. The serpentine two-drawer commodes, with rosewood, king-wo...

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes. Celebrated for their intricate marquetry and elegant forms, Giuseppe Maggiolini's stylish and ornate furniture...

An 18th century French Louis XV style marble top serpentine front marquetry commode. Made of solid walnut with inlaid marquetry veneer of walnut. Original 1.25" thick marble top. Bra...

A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest. Expertly crafted with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and various exotic woods....

A fine 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body wit...

A petite and impressive French marquetry commode from the 1700’s. The commodes top is in wonderful antique condition with marquetry designs trimmed with ebonized molding. There are t...

Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first i...

Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first item from...

19th century Louis XV style marble top, serpentine and bombay form chest. Marquetry commode with bronze ormolu mounts. Features 2 drawers.

This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...

A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...

An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...

Antique chest of drawers with central locking system Southern Germany Walnut, oak early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 115 x 58 cm Description: Chest of drawers with thr...

Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later. The form of furniture now described as a cabinet developed across Spain and France in the 16th Century. In architecture, a cabinet is a small private room for the housing or display of precious objects, hence the term could be aptly applied to the small, portable pieces of furniture made for the carriage and display of valuable items and able to stand upon a table, trestle stand...

Very attractive 18th century four drawer German Baroque marquetry Commode in Walnut with various woods on the floral and bird marquetry designed drawer fronts. Pine secondary case w...

A fine and large French late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry...

Early 20th century marble-top commode made with various exotic woods; King wood, tulip wood and satinwood are combined to create intricate Marquetry patterns. Floral and urn design...

Unique 18th century Baroque commode, Germany 1750-1760, walnut veneer with boxwood marquetry. Three drawer body with rectangular outline o...

We are pleased to present this extraordinary pair of Viennese Neoclassical commodes, exemplifying the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design from the early 19th century, circa 1800. Th...

This beautiful Louis XVI Style chest of drawers dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The elegant commode stands on serpentine legs and has two drawers and a yellowish ...

Exquisite pair of commodes with a top cabinet covered with a n original yellow fabric. Its is made with a beautiful flamed walnut and inlay.

A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...

A particularly beautiful French Louis XVI bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. Top is a neutral creamy marble. 2...

A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer from 1965 when he founded the Kuramata Design Office in Tokyo...

Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings Paris around 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 132 x 64 cm Description: Very beautif...

Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one low door with compartment, beautiful marquetry oakwood . The wood inside opens to a c...

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood chinoiserie marquetry two-drawer bombé commode with a veined rouge royal marble top. The serpentine shape...

An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5 Short Drawers Inlaid With Entwined Leaves, Brass Ring Handles And Ormolu Mounts. In...

A dainty 19th century French commode in the Louis XVI style, in marquetry veneer with a grey marble top. Its two drawers, with central projection, are adorned with bronze handles and...

Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls And a lovely bronze doré plaque inset into the top drawer depicting Angels and a country motif. The cente...

An exquisite and finely constructed Louis XV style chest of three drawers, with original pink- veined marble top and fabulous floral marquetry inlay...

An Important Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode by Paul Sormani. Stamped twice beneath the marble top 'SORMANI Paris'. The lockplate engraved 'P. Sormani Paris 10 ...

This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...

Antique 19th century secretary simulated chiffonier, Napoleon III period A magnificent secretary simulated chiffonier. It is created with gre...

Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays. This elegant three-drawer dresser s...

Signed F. Linke Important Louis XVI style commode with a central domed projection, in amaranth and satin veneer, with concave sides, and richly decorated with chiseled and gilded br...

Elegant Transition style "Pantalonnière" Commode in rosewood marquetry in rosewood and amaranth frames delimited by Greek fillets. Central and lateral projection, Aleppo breccia marb...

A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...

We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the Louis XVI period. Its top displays stunning marquetry that enhances its aesthetic ap...