Bronze Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts with handsome original bronze hardwares and shaped top, handsome original ...

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...

This grande French commode with beautiful veneered panels and numerous bronze ormolu mounts dates to the beginning of the 20th century. The commode is in the Louis XV style which fir...

Introduce a touch of French elegance into your home with this gorgeous Louis XV-style nightstand commode, crafted from rich walnut wood and beautifully adorned with bronze-mounted ha...

This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...

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...

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

Chest of drawers amethyst lianes with structure in solid beechwood, with solid lianes. With amethyst stone from Brazil. Nails in solid bronze. Exceptional piece, vegan style, made...

18th Century French Louis XVI Commode in Stripped Oak is a magnificent example of the genre, meticulously hand-crafted by master artisans in the neoclassical revival style from dense...

This exquisite Louis XV-style chiffonnier is a fine example of 20th-century French craftsmanship inspired by 18th-century design. Elegant and refined, it features five gracefully cur...

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...

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

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

A very fine quality French 19th century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bombay shape Commode with Figural mounts. Imported by R.J. Horner of New York, circa 1890.

Elegant and perfectly sized 19th Century French Louis XVI style commode. This fine quality mahogany two-drawer commode has gilt bronze hardware and mounts. Inlaid on all sides, ad...

A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C. Oak and Walnut construction in the case and drawers. There are three upper drawers over two lower drawers. Heavy use of flowi...

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...

Sideboard of very fine quality Signed: "Christian Krass" Christian Krass was in close collaboration with the ebenist Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. The design language of this premium fu...

A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled in the manner of Charles Cressent (France, 1685–1768), finished in luxurious Rocco ...

An exquisite Rococo-revival bombé kingwood commode / chest of drawers, dating to circa 1880, Paris, France. An exceptional piece in the Louis XV style, crafted with remarkable finess...

This Italian-made French Louis XV style commode is a stunning example of 20th-century craftsmanship, combining the refined elegance of French design with the meticulous artistry of I...

Large Empire chest of drawers Paris Mahogany Early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 136 x 68 cm Description: The architecturally designed front of the chest of drawers is divided into three zones. A plinth connected to the floor forms the lower section, on which two sturdy columns rest, supporting the upper section, which houses a large drawer. Three further drawers are housed in the centre section of the chest of drawers, which recedes behind the columns. A black granite top forms the upper end. The drawers, the back panel and the body are made of oak, except for the panels in the side walls. The top section with the ledge drawer is connected to the body with wooden wedges and can be removed for transport. This detail can be clearly seen in one of the photos. Exquisitely beautiful mahogany veneer, horizontally mirrored on the drawers at the height of the key entrances, enlivens the smooth surfaces on which the lavishly gilded bronzes unfold their effect. Some of the very finely crafted fittings can also be found on Empire furniture by Jacob...

This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode sits on round columnar feet over a straight bottom plinth, and is embellished on both sides by carved round columns with decorative bronze rings at the neck and base. The cabinet features three drawers across the front with the original bronze pulls and key holes escutcheons, and a fourth additional drawer under the marble top. The surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This chest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. The Empire style cabinet...

A Swedish neoclassical style painted chest of drawers, dated around 1890, with shaped top, canted corners and fluted side posts. Three drawers with classical hardware, resting on sho...

Elegant vintage French Louis XV–style commode featuring a serpentine bombe form, intricate marquetry veneer, and a rich green marble top. Detailed with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and ...

This exquisite French Louis XV style commode showcases the finest artistry of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining luxurious materials with timeless Rococo elegance. Topped with a r...

Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...

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...

Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The large pine cases measure over 4 feet wide fronted by three storage drawers with patinated bronze ring pulls. The pine has an off-white ground decorated with ochre designs...

Magnificent and fine Maison Jansen ormolu mounted commode (France, c. 1950), documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by James Archer Abbot (see photos). This important cabinet wa...

Secretaire, having notched marble top with 3/4 pierced bronze gallery, the top drawer opens to a writing surface and inside, an arrangement of pigeon holes and two central drawers; the case, of burlwood, has stringing and beautifully inlaid designs on front, bronze wreath ring...

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...

1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four double doors with cast bronze finish hardware. The le...

Italian Louis XVI chest of drawers from Lombardy, 1780-1790. Three drawers. Original thick mirror-cut walnut veneer with marquetry work on t...

This elegant antique kidney-shaped fruitwood commode was crafted in France circa 1950 and reflects the refined craftsmanship and decorative restraint of mid-century French furniture....

A pair of 18th-century mahogany chests with bronze sphinx feet are striking and luxurious pieces of furniture, showcasing both the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the period. ...

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry, Armorial Commode with original Marble Top, aft...

Super quality French Louis XV Style marquetry tall chest of seven drawers with original marble top and original ormolu mounts to the drawer fronts and base of front legs. This chest ...

Late 19th century Italian Bombe dresser. Verona red marble top. Louis XV style. With bronze mounts. F-553-344-KS

Early 20th century Dutch Empire-style mahogany tall chest of six drawers featuring Neoclassical elements with Art Deco geometry. A pierced brass gallery wraps the sides and partially...

An antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Two-drawer chest / bedside table with intricate multi-pattern Satinwood inlay veneer work and original ornamental bronze escutcheons. Gre...

This exquisite pair of French Louis XV style nightstands showcases timeless European craftsmanship, making them an elegant addition to any refined interior. Each piece features a bea...

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...

A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...

A very fine pair of French Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry inlayed demilune side cabinets with marble tops . Gilt bronze mounts

An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode inlaid with veneers of mahogany, walnut and rosewood. Original Languedoc marble top. Two...

The rectangular top with rounded corners and a mirror top, mounted with an oval foliate decorated swivel bronze surmounted by a floral wreath and ribbon knot, raised on reeded legs j...

An attractive little Louis XVI style “sauteuse” chest of drawers, in veneered wood, with inlaid marquetry decoration and a 'Breche d'Alep' marble top. This 'transitional' style commo...

Seven-drawered French chest of drawers or Semainiere, dresser. The chest shows fluted three-quarter columns on the corners and a beautiful walnut.

Dimensions - H: 36in W: 60in D: 22in This 18th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers is a museum quality piece that is an incredible ...

French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, finely carved details, working lock an...

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...

18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately detailed hardware, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side pa...

Louis XVI chest of drawers with three drawers and finely crafted bronze mounts. Veneered in walnut and maple, the surfaces display elegant geometric marquetry characteristic of the l...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux After the Model by Martin Carlin, Paris, Circa 1890 Height 37 x width 60 x depth 21 inc...

A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Painted wood in a lovely light green color, with mounted bronze ormolu, and beveled pink, red,...

Superb French Louis XV walnut commode or chest of drawers having 3 spacious drawers with exquisite carving on each drawer front featuring inset shell centered among floral and acanth...

PAIR of French Victorian style (20th Century) mahogany 2-door commodes with gilt bronze trim and standing on 5 legs with white marble tops (PRICED AS PAIR)

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'Alep Marble-Top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Circa: 1870-1880. The finely detailed commode with rounded sides, finely chased ormolu mounts with their original mercury gilt, a single center apron drawer with wreath ormolu pulls and an acanthus plate...

Late 19th century Louis XVI bronze, wood, and marble commode by François Linke after a Model by Jean-François Leleu, France By: Francois Linke, Jean-François Leleu (in the style of)...