Louis XV Period Greek Commode Transition In Rosewood Marquetry - Circa 1770

Rare and important rectangular marquetry chest of drawers. The front is cut into 3 rows of drawers without visible crossbars (the 3 in the belt simulating only one), veneered with rosewood marquetry in simulated fluted amaranth frames and highlighted with green-tinted boxwood fillets. Trimmed with finely chiseled bronzes. Our chest of drawers is entirely veneered on oak and topped with thick pink cavet marble. Parisian work from the very end of the Louis XV period, around 1770.

Our chest of drawers is typical of the so-called "Greek" style made fashionable by the Countess du Barry, with furniture all in straight lines, inspired by the excavations of Pompei and intended to completely contrast with the Rocaille style. Our chest of drawers is typical of these few rare examples of production from the Louis reminiscent of the Louis XV style, with very thick marble. Our chest of drawers is interesting because it clearly belongs to the pioneering productions, intended for high society hungry for novelty and differentiation which are characterized by a somewhat "radical" recourse to the use of straight lines. Subsequently in the 1770s, the Louis XVI Louis XVI transition style became more popular by harmoniously mixing the straight lines on the body with still Louis XV feet to more gently accompany the change in style towards what would become the Louis XVI style around 1780 , lighter.

Beautiful collector's piece of furniture, interesting and rare for its pioneering character. Unfortunately not stamped, this Parisian piece of furniture can be compared to the work of Conrad Mauter.

Excellent condition, the chest of drawers has been completely revarnished with a pad by our cabinetmaker according to the rules of the art. Imposing original pink marble, an old shine on the rear right corner.

Length 131cm
Depth 65.5cm on the side to 68cm in the middle
Height 91cm

Ref: MFVLN7Q3EE