Commode Louis Xvi
This small storage piece was more feminine in order to provide more comfort and intimacy.
Commode louis xvi. 18 th century. Louis xvi period chest stamped e avril. Top is a neutral creamy marble. Abundant ornamentation asymmetrical lines undulating curves.
Having three central drawers each one framed with bronze ornament and two functioning side compartments with hinged doors. Beautiful gilt bronze pull handles. A particularly beautiful french louis xvi bombe commode with intricate mixed wood marquetry in walnut and fruitwoods. 28 000 18 th century.
Half moon shaped commode stamped roger lacroix 1728 1799 price. 18th century italian chest of drawers by ignazio and luigi ravelli. H 102 132 58. 7 800 18 th century.
18 th century. French louis xvi period neoclassical commode of demi lune form having acajou moucheté plum pudding mahogany veneers and original hand beveled marble top. Superb louis xvi parisian commode in flamed mahogany. Front opening by 3 drawers with a large central medallion framed by a gilt bronze beading.
18th century italian neoclassical inlaid rosewood chest of drawers. 2 drawers that work smoothly and. The louis xv commode incarnates the rococo style of its period to perfection. Category antique early 1900s french louis xvi.
A fine louis xvi style commode early 20th century a white marble top of gently bowed profile above a long slender drawer with key and two long drawers below each with gilt cast bronze ring handles and circular backplates with matching escutcheons flanke. The louis xvi commode adopted an ancient vocabulary and neoclassical style following the discovery of the buried cities of herculaneum and pompeii. Foliage natural stones shells and rocks. Louis xvi furniture is characterized by elegance and neoclassicism a return to ancient greek and roman models much of it was designed and made for queen marie antoinette for the new apartments she created in the palace of versailles palace of fontainebleau the tuileries palace and other royal residences the finest craftsmen of the time including jean henri riesener georges jacob martin.
Louis xvi style commode after jean henri riesener by françois linke circa 1905. 18 th century. Louis xvi period chest by beneman late 18th century. 18 500 18 th century.
Louis xvi period chest stamped e avril.