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French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 37 ⅝” H x 51 ½” W x 25 ⅝” D

A French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with blue paint in layered & scraped faux finish that wouldn’t look out of place with Gustavian style furnishings. The top is a slab of dark, nearly black marble flecked with tiny inclusions of fossils like constellations in the night sky. Note that there are multiple worn chips to the edges of the stone, see the image gallery for more details. In the case below is an overhanging frieze drawer, without hardware, using a pair of grooves carved into the bottom edge to slide open. Making up the body of the piece are three large drawers with textured brass knobs and shield escutcheons, however no key is present. The exterior surfaces have unique, painterly layers of light gray over pale blue that give the piece a sense of movement and dynamic color blending with the patina from daily use. Columnar pilasters on each side are emphasized with ebonized finish (coordinating with the stone top) accented with brass capitals and bases in Neoclassical motifs rising from thick, block feet. Cleaned and polished and ready for your interior. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Carved, Cast, paint, Painted, Stone, Walnut.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	4654-5
Incollect Reference #:	824433

Dimensions

W.	51.5 in;	H.	37.625 in;	D.	25.625 in;
W.	130.81 cm;	H.	95.57 cm;	D.	65.09 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.