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Item Ships From: Texas
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode handmade in Italy in the early 1800s or late 1700s using fruit wood and decorated with walnut veneer and inlay. The chest has beautiful lines and color. Its shap...
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
French Empire Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Empire style. This petite chest of drawers is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt.
The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Commode
Located in Houston, TX
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...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated burled ash with a rectangular figured marble top, featuring a frieze of five drawers...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone, Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The rectangular gray and white marble top above a conforming case
Having three recessed long drawers, flanked to either side by an ormolu-
Mounted pilaster, raised on turreted fee...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of German Hand Painted Blue and White Neo-Classical Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
These German bedside tables feature a Neo-Classical design in blue and white, hand-painted with a graphic design. The finish adds a touch of interest to any bedroom setting, making t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Henredon Scene One Walnut 4 Drawer Campaign style Commode
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
This campaign style chest is made by Henredon Furniture..
The commode is made of walnut and has brass campaign pulls.
It has 4 drawers for plenty of storage and sits on a plinth base.
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in sty...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is an elegant example of the style! The luxuriously veined Carrara marble on top makes for the perfect display surface,...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
English Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of drawers or bedside dresser of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a bowed top with a decorative inlay around the perimeter, over a frieze of t...
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19th Century English Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English Chest of 7 Drawers Georgian Brass Lion Pulls Carved Oak 18th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique english oak 18th century Georgian era chest of drawers~~brass lion pulls with upper shelf and gallery~~pre-1800
A must have~~gorg...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Era Designer Carlo De Carli Sormani Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Italian modern chest of drawers designed by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; 1910-1999) for luxury furniture maker Sormani, model D154, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance!
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed in elegant, sophisticated and luxurious King Louis 15th taste, topped with the original rouge red Pyrenees marble top with striking white veining, serpentine-shaped front and molded edge, over a conforming solid wood case fitted with a secret hidden storage compartment and four dovetailed drawers, each with ornate gilt-bronze handles and escutcheons. When you remove the top left drawer, the center panel with faux escutcheon can slide over and reveal a concealed wooden drawer for valuables.
Elegantly decorated, the drawer fronts and rounded corner posts adorned with subtle carvings, paneled sides, scalloped apron with hand carved Rocaille shell and scroll motif, rising on short cabriole legs. In the original cream paint finish with distressed chippy paint patina perfection!
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Private collection of Floyd and Beverly Sherman (1939-2024) who purchased it for $35,519 in 2001 (paperwork included)
Beverly was an iconic owner, exhibitor and breeder of the Tennessee Walking Horse...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Empire-Style Commode / Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
This is a handsome chest of drawers having four drawers that
Draw easily. A column flanks each side and is accented with
Original bronze dore mounts. The drawers are dove tailed an...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Thomasville Marble top Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thomasville Marble top Dresser
34"x22"x30"
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20th Century Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well. Please enlarge photos of the top to appreci...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Pair of Bernhardt Flair Rosewood Walnut
Chrome Chests/ NightStands
By Flair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bernhardt Flair Rosewood Walnut and Chrome Chests/NightStands
USA, circa 1970s
A rare find, this pair of Bernhardt Flair rosewood, walnut, and chrome chests/nightstands from...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
$4,696 Sale Price / set
32% Off
18th C. French Louis XV Commode Lyonnaise in Carved Cherry with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1780, the Louis XVI commode stands on tapered and fluted legs beneath a straight...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Inlaid Oak Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid trim along the top, sides and three drawer fronts. It features a serpentine front, iron side handle...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode in book matched flame mahogany and Black Marble Top
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19th Century French Empire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Florence Knoll Nightstands or Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of chests of drawers or nightstands in an iconic design by Florence Knoll. Louvered drawers on raised turned wood legs imbue a timeless design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
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1970s Campaign Vintage Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance walnut marble top commode brings the splendor of the Renaissance Revival together with sumptuous walnut and elegant Italian black marble with gold veining...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of German Biedermeier commodes from the 19th century. With an antique classification, these commodes showcase a timeless design and craftsmanship characteristic of the ...
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$24,000 / set
French Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France from the Directoire period. The piece is made of solid cherry wood construction and features a beautiful rosewood and tinted rosewood inlay adorning each...
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1820s French Directoire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set.
HIGHLY, IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE Empire Style Bedroom Suite or Set from circa 1880.
The Suite/Set is almost completely original, save the bed, which was originally twin size, but professionally commissioned to be customized and converted into a Euro King Size for modern practicality. The quality of the conversion matches the quality of the suite/set.
All pieces have gilt bronze mounted fittings; beautiful patina, beautiful parquetry; beautiful carrara marble tops, simply stunning!
About 10 years ago, I saw the ‘identical twin’ of the Commode in an Antique Store on Central Park in New York, however it had a less desirable green marble top (IMHO), and they were looking for 30k USD for the Commode, on its OWN!
This Suite/Set is SO GOOD that it is the main exhibit in our rear Showroom.
Not marked but under the marble top of the commode there are 2 signatures in pencil (1) M. Le Youters (?) and (2) M. Daneels.
You will NOT find another complete suite/set like this ANYWHERE!
AS A BONUS: We have curated and sourced (recently) a Pair of Monumental French Empire Wall Sconces which are a ‘PERFECT’ match for this bedroom set! (See pics)
These sconces are being sold separately BUT they really COMPLETE the entire bedroom!
The Suite/Set includes:
European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support bracket).
2 Matching Bedside...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$82,000 Sale Price / set
31% Off
English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small English chest of drawers or commode dresser of mahogany from the Regency Period, in the manner of Gillows, with a moulded top over a frieze of five drawers, two shorter ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Biedermeier Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Biedermeier walnut chest from Germany. Circa 1840. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior. 34"W x 18"D x 30.5"H
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19th Century Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,800
French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawer, or commode, in the Louis XVI style. This chest is made of solid cherry wood that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Museum quality French polish. This el...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe walnut commode with four drawers and marble top.
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands.
Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Marshall Field
Company Chest of Drawers in Cerused Oak After Samuel Marx 1940s
By Samuel Marx
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Samuel Marx and James Mont, this modernist chest is from the late 1940's and was produced for the Marshall Fields Department store by the Red Lion Furniture company w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
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...
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19th Century Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in a beautiful blue-jeans color. The chest features three inset drawers all with beaut...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall pine apothecary chest of 18 drawers likely served in a Danish country store during the mid to late 1800's.
The 18 drawers with metal pull handles will serve well to organ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Brass Chinoiserie Manner Bedside Tables After Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of Chinoiserie manner beside tables made of brass after Mastercraft. So elegant and unique. Includes 3 drawers for storage. An outstanding pair!
33w x 17d x 30.5h
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape patchwork burlwood credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul Evans for Directional attributed credenza or chest ...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rococo Black Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and curved cabriolet legs.
While the paint is newer and professiona...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is an unusually elegant example of the genre! The luxuriously veined Carrara marble on top makes for the perfect displa...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions, and built of elm, the traditional commode sits on round feet over a straight bottom p...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode.
Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or chest with gilt accents from the Tu...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bleached Mahogany Italian Louis Philippe/Carlo X With White Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Carlo X secretary chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary woods. The chest features three functional...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Chiffonier
Located in Austin, TX
“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...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$2,650
19th Century French Empire Style Bleached Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century French Empire style commode exudes elegance and sophistication, featuring bleached mahogany and a marble top The bleached finish gives it a timeless and classic loo...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
VERY NICE Irish Mahogany Low Boy, chest of 3 drawers, on stand.
Additional drawer on stand, making 4 drawers in...
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Early 20th Century Irish George III Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair 1970s Katline Macassar Nightstands Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1970s Italian modern Katline Macassar nightstands designed by Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria, each featuring an open shelf and draw...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Forney, TX
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...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Italian walnut rococo chest of two drawers resting on raised cabriolet legs.
Simple carving outlines the large brass pulls and key escutcheons on each drawer in addition to the...
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Neo-Classical Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century Swedish Neo-classical carved and painted chest. Circa 1890. A fine addition to any home!
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19th Century Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
A fine pair of George 11 burled walnut chests
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century English burled walnut George 11 period chests
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Dresser Chest + Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and English yew burl dresser with removable mirror.
Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970, from an antique dealer who informed the buyers that it was from a mansion in the Dupon...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Yew
$15,000 Sale Price / set
75% Off
18th Century French Rococo Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
French walnut rococo three drawer commode with graceful curved front and sides resting on carved feet.
Three central brass key escutcheons (for decoration) and one large brass pull o...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine chest of three drawers with bow front, upper dentil molding resting on tapered feet, two brass pulls on each drawer.
Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Chest with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Chest features a stunning Breccia Marble Top, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication to any living space. The intricate Chino...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Texas - Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
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