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18th C. French Louis XV Carved Painted Wood Serpentine Commode

$6,440
£4,923.93
€5,636.27
CA$9,081.18
A$9,885.88
CHF 5,277.33
MX$119,345.24
NOK 66,355.84
SEK 61,673.39
DKK 42,094.74

About the Item

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features a slightly overhanging top, with softly rounded front corners, atop the case which houses three graduated and dove-tailed drawers, flanked within rounded front side posts (with cartouche style carved vertical plaques), and carry the curved serpentine design down the front, which gives this piece lovely movement. The decoratively raised-panels drawers are each fitted with elaborate rococo style metal pulls with an escutcheon at their center. The chest is raised on petite legs, with scallop carved skirt about the front. There is a custom finish in wheat in beige tones. Please note that the there have been some prior repairs to the rear legs. This 18th century French Louise XV serpentine commode will be a wonderful case piece offering storage within and a place for desired objects to be prominently displayed atop.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Prior repairs to legs. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Chest #16301stDibs: LU876446855842

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