Some Examples of Fine Classic Louis XVI Commodes (3/3)

Today, let us continue to have a look at some classic styles of the French Louis XVI period commodes.

1. Classic half-moon commode with a grey Saint-Anne marble top. Veneered in Kingwood and tulipwood, inlaid with losenges, framed by ribbons and filets or fine bands.

2. A Classic half-moon commode whose simple lines contrast with its elegant decoration of ears of corn.

3. Another example of a classic half-moon commode.

4. Fine half-moon commode with two doors and three drawers. The quality of the chased ormolu mounts, which emphasise the shape of the piece and frame its floral inlays, adds to the commode’s value. It bears the stamp of C. Topino.

5. Classic half-moon commode. The tulipwood and amaranth veneer is inlaid with elegant rosettes on the sides and on the two drawers sans traverse. Sober ormolu mounting. It bears the stamp of J.P.Bertrand.

6. Classic half-moon commode with two doors, three drawers, two sans traverse, and a grey Saint-Anne marble top. The tulipwood and amaranth veneer is soberly mounted with ormolu. This commode bears the stamp of Schey.

7. Fine half-moon commode with two doors and three drawers, two sans traverse, and a grey Saint-Anne marble top. Losenge inlay with a central medallion showing landscapes.

8. Fine small half-moon commode with two doors and three drawers, two sans traverse, and a grey Saint-Anne marble top. The tulipwood veneer is entirely decorated with floral inlays. The commode has a decorative medallion across the two drawers sans traverse and original ormolu mounts.