Bronze Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

A Louis XVI (Possibly Transitional LXV/LXVI) commode, French in origin and dating from the 1780s. The marble top a beautiful blend known as "Rouge Lanquedoc". The body composed of Ki...

French Art Nouveau mahogany & walnut cupboard cabinet with floral inlay and carving and bronze drawer handles with 2 glass door upper structure (signed MAJORELLE)

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...

Magnificent 1950s Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi - Inlays by Giovanni Gariboldi, Signed An extraordinary example of mid-century Italian design, this grand credenza (high buffet ...

French 19th century Credenza Server by Alexandre Hugnet. This credenza is an accompaniment piece to another larger Hugnet Credenza in our inventory. Both pieces were acquired from t...

Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent high quality flame mahogany adorned with bronze doré mounts and its original gray mar...

This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating back to Louis XVI period (1774 -1791) -stamped by the French cabinet maker Tondeur- features great scale, perfect proportions and stunning high craftsmanship marquetry inlays. Two spacious sans travers drawers on front with antique original cast bronze hand crafted handles and a door on each side revealing a compartment with a shelf, all rests on four square tapered legs with a luxuriously veined Italian marble top featuring a beautiful grain and gorgeous soft colors including different shades of red, yellow, ocher, white and brown. This one of a kind magnificently inlaid commode featuring mother of pearl and bone inserts to enrich the central design and the allegories of music on the sides wich are a marquetry and cabinetmaking works of art themselves. The front houses two drawers with veneered sans travers marquetry with a central medallion masterfully inlaid depicting an unusual and whimsical scene: a fairy-tale rural countryside landscape with an old building that appears to be a church in the background, surrounded by a picturesque avenue of cypress and a monkey in the foreground picking up cocoa fruits from a tree - symbols of good luck and fortune- with a dog at its side. The round panel is finished with oval mother-of-pearl inserts, a ribbon inlaid on top all surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves . The inlays on the side doors are equally beautiful, so detailed as to seem painted. On each door, the marquetry is inspired by the theme of music, allegories with both wind and string instruments, sheet music and a hat all gathered in a magical composition enriched by floral inspired festoons, ribbons and tassels. The casework inside shows the mastery of the cabinetmaker and attention to detail, the doors are made of precious citronnier wood framed by an ebony band. This commode of narrow proportion is a wonderful example of 18th century French craftsmanship in storage cabinet making, entirely inlaid, stamped it is an exclusive one-of-a-kind Louis XVI period work of art certainly created for a very demanding and important client now ready to be the antique conversation...

19th century Louis XV style curio display table, mahogany with bronze mounts French Louis XV style elegant mahogany and bronze decorated display...

Danish empire bow fronted corner cabinet in flame mahogany. Bow front with a single door, dressed with brass lock in the middle, flanked by f...

Romantic and luxurious, this refined wooden dresser is sure to infuse any sophisticated bedroom with its poetic charm. A floral motif obtained with inlays of different-color woods emerges from the bright Erable veneer extending throughout the front and sides, while 24K gold plates the bronze profiles...

A sculptural French sideboard, circa 1940, executed in ebonized wood with elegant bronze mounts, in the refined neoclassical style associated with André Arbus. The subtly curved fron...

This 19th century furniture piece is a charming Bibus, an open bookcase or étagère, with an elegant and understated design. Crafted from warm-toned walnut (noyer), it features refine...

Elegant and tasteful pair of display cabinets Vitrines. They are very well-made, HEAVY, and solid pair. bronze frames, Gilt Gesso carved wood/plaster legs ( Attached to the units). ...

“Chiffonier” French cabinet in the Louis XVI style. The solid hand carved cherry wood chest features five dovetailed drawers, a traditional peg construction, tapered legs and decorat...

Curiosity Cabinet by Christopher Boots Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 97 x H 140 cm. Materials: Reclaimed oak, cast bronze, clear quartz, smoky quartz, lapis lazuli, pyrite, indus...

This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing exquisite marquetry and ormolu-mounted detailing...

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - "Vol de Papillons parmi des Fleurs Champêtres"(Flight of Butterflies among Country Flowers) - A Fine French Art Deco four-door rosewood sideboard, with ebon...

A single, vintage Swedish Art Deco chest made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed and produced by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik in good condition. The Scandinavia...

A very fine French 19th century finely chased ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and satinwood marquetry and parquetry commode with original Breche Violette marble-top. With three l...

Elegant French Louis XVI demilune marble top commode or console is a remarkable work of art: it features a fully curved casework in a demilune form that presents no corners or sharp ...

Classic Louis Philippe walnut commode featuring a beautifully variegated black marble top with rounded corners above four drawers, each fitted with gilt-metal rosette pulls, medallio...

A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period perfume glass bottles with etched design, gold gilt accent, and bronze tops, from luxury fashion Maison Carven, circa early-20th century, 1...

The Connect Credenza is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that are integ...

Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a cream marble and carved crest and fluted legs finished . One dovetailed small drawer with two brass pulls.

Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style podreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass ...

Sideboard with three doors, solid bubinga with bubinga veneer. Doors decoration in carved maple with doves, church tower and vegetal patterns. Three drawers in the central compartmen...

Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, this elegant commode Lyonnaise exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Built of solid cherrywood, the serpentine chest stands on graceful escargot feet over a scalloped apron, and features paneled sides and a molded top with a gentle serpentine front. The three hand-carved bombe drawers...

An impressive Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, marble, gilt bronze and patinated-bronze-mounted credenza buffet, after Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). The large mahogany an...

French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu bronze mounts, highly decorated throughout with marquetry inlay with two drawers, ...

Decorate a powder room, an entry or hallway with this elegant antique cabinet. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall cabinet stands on cabriole legs. The piece is topped with a deli...

Elaborately decorated casket in excellent condition: Black-stained wooden body in the shape of a shrine with a stepped structure on a rectangular base, a recessed plinth area above t...

A stylish, superbly handcrafted French rosewood inlaid bedside cabinet or end table from the second quarter of the 20th century. The fine vintage piece, circa 1940s, features beautif...

EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref. 501GWU22P 45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W Thi...

A charming painted rustic Portuguese commode with two small over one long drawer, whimsically shaped frieze and sides standing on long tapered legs P...

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

French Art Deco Eleven Piece Carved Inlaid Burled Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Dining Room Suite, c.1920’s, consisting of a thick marble top server with a beveled mirror back splash, ov...

A Stylish French Late Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern commode, dresser or chest of drawers attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940-1950. This cabinet is outfitted with warm, matc...

A Belgian Art Deco period bar cabinet designed by De Coene Frères from Brussels, Belgium circa 1930. Wood veneer with a distinctive grain pattern with two de...

A very fine Louis XVI style upright secretary, executed in veneered wood, finely decorated with painted medallions representing mythological scenes. Fine chiseled and gilded bronze m...

This BDDW Mapper credenza features a robust solid walnut internal frame and body, demonstrating premium construction. The exterior is precisely wrapped in black leather facing, provi...

18th century French Louis XV Commode. Stunning period 18th century French Louis XV three-drawer commode, chest of drawers or credenza with bronze hardware. This shapely French commode or...

A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...

A monument to curiosity and an invitation for the viewer to engage with the objects contained within. Its presence is created by the tension of delicate lightness contrasted with imposing size, and the interplay between light and shadow. Crafted by hand from the finest materials, it is a cabinet like no other – the marriage of the artist’s idealistic impracticality to the possibilities of industrial process. Shown with frame in Warm Bronze and Blackened Steel, frosted glass doors...

Late 19th century Regency Boulle-style ormolu and ebony wood bureau plat/desk by Mathieu Béfort (AKA: Béfort Jeune), France By: Mathieu Béfort, Béfort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle (i...

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout floral Marquetry two-drawer commode of bombé serpentine form, ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with bronze medallion hardware and inner drawers. Crafted in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm cabinet features two large doors marked in their center with a large bronze medallion...

An outstanding French Regency Louis XVI or Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched exotic rosewood, ...

Antique Louis XV style commode with bronze mounts. The commode with cross-banding having mitered corners, serpentine front, recessed side panels, straight back legs and bronze mounts...

A French Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted "Marie Antoinette Style" Medallion Server Commode, after a model by Benneman & Stökel, The gilt-bronze panels after a model ...

This superb French Louis XV style commode is a stunning example of artistry, craftsmanship, and cross-cultural influence. The ebonized case is richly decorated in exquisite Coromande...

A magnificent large and richly carved 18th century walnut commode with a shaped top. This chest of four drawers, is standing on elegantly carved feet. Distributed over three rows, ea...

A wonderful cabinet by the noted Des Moines Iowa Artist and Artisan James Bearden. The piece is crafted of torch suit steel with bronze and glass enamel highlights and is elegantly c...

An original FERRER design with oak and bronze details. Functions nicely as a side table, nightstand, chest of drawers or flat file cabinet. We welcome inquires for custom commissio...

A monumental Danish chest of drawers commode from the 19th century. The magnificent, handcrafted Scandinavian antique having molded cornice, over case fitted with five drawers, all w...

These cabinets share striking details, such as hardware and finish, with a series of pieces specially created by Maison Leleu for the steamship L'Atlantique. These stunning pieces we...

Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, currently being remodeled. Patinated bronze hardware.

Add grandeur and functionality to your kitchen, dining room, or garden with this large antique baker’s rack. Crafted in France circa 1920, the nea...

Discover a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani, created in the 1960s to 70s and proudly bearing the Tecno label. Renowned f...

Marble Topped Louis XV Style commode in an impressive parquet design of kingwood, mahogany and rosewood. The serpentine shaped, beveled marble top rests above three bombe front drawe...

Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1930, the traditional commode sits on carved columnar supports over a straight bott...