A French Flame Mahogany Empire Commode C.1820

$6,500
Black Marble
French Oak & Glit Gold
D625 x W1300 x H965 mm

A French flame mahogany Empire period four drawer commode with a fossilised black marble top c.1820. The beautiful book matched flame mahogany veneers are set over solid French oak. Over these three drawers is a single drawer flanked by full columns with original mercurial gold gilt engine turned bronze capitals and bases. These columns are supported by turned front feet and block back legs. (No keys present). N.B. the commode appears more red than it is in the photos. We have had the commode polished professionally.

Details
  • Category
    Kitchen Cabinets & Drawers
Specifications

H965mm x W1300mm x D625mm

About

Empire France, 1804-15

A style of architecture and furniture popular during the rule of Napoleon I (1769-1821) based on Roman design elements. Its second phase was known as Directoire. Mahogany, ebony and ormolu mounts were common materials.

SKU: 26EA332
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European Antiques & Furnishings (est 2004) is a specialist dealer in 19th and 20th-century European Antiques with an accent on predominantly French, English, Belgian, Swedish and Italian furniture and decorative items.

Meredith’s four showrooms are based in her home/showroom villa at 21 Ariki Street in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

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