Title
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, circa 1880s
Description
A beautifully proportioned French marquetry commode, dating to the late 19th century, with a shaped marble top, richly figured veneers, floral inlay, and finely cast bronze mounts.
The bombe-form case features two broad drawers decorated with elaborate floral marquetry and framed by darker veneers. The curved front and shaped apron give the chest an elegant Louis XV profile, while the bronze drawer pulls, escutcheons, corner mounts, and foot accents add a refined decorative finish.
The chest is surmounted by a shaped marble top with molded edge, providing a striking contrast to the warm tones of the wood. The overall design draws heavily from 18th-century French furniture traditions and would work beautifully as a bedroom commode, entry chest, or decorative storage piece.
Period: Late 19th Century
Date: circa 1880s
Style: Louis XV / French Provincial / Rococo Revival
Materials: Wood veneers, floral marquetry, marble, bronze
Hardware: Bronze pulls and ormolu mounts
Origin: France
Maker: Unmarked
Condition
Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and signs of use. There is an older repair to the marble top, along with minor surface wear consistent with age. Please review photographs closely for condition and character.
Dimensions
Width: 46.5 in.
Depth: 19 in.
Height: 33.5 in.
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French commode, Louis XV commode, antique marble top chest, French marquetry chest, 19th century commode, floral inlay furniture, bombe chest, ormolu mounted commode, French antique dresser...
Category
1880s Unknown Louis XV Antique Griotte Marble Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets