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French 19th Century Mahogany Commode

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A magnificent mahogany commode, with four drawers, made in France circa 1880. A piece of black fossil marble rests atop the case piece and is in good condition with few scratches. The commode has had its façade finished using wonderfully-marked mahogany veneer. It has been applied using a technique known as book-matching. This is what gives the commode’s front its mirrored and balanced appearance. With the erratic nature of wood grain, it can be hard to get continuity between each piece of veneer. By mirroring the grain, an instant copy has been made that complements the other perfectly…think “Rorschach test”. A hidden drawer is housed in the commode’s apron, lacking hardware. Three larger drawers are found below, each with a pair of round brass knobs, cast with a repeated palm motif. The keyholes are adorned with inset brass escutcheons.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, Mahogany
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Other
Dealer Reference #:	1761-0
Incollect Reference #:	395941

Dimensions

W.	51.13 in;	H.	35.38 in;	D.	22.75 in;
W.	129.87 cm;	H.	89.87 cm;	D.	57.79 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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