Small chest of drawers in Amboyna burl and rosewood, Louis XVI style – 1940

An elegant small Louis XVI style commode, made in the 1940s, refinedly combining amboyna burl and rosewood. It opens with three harmoniously inlaid drawers: in the center, an amboyna burl with warm highlights, framed by a light wood stringing forming delicate Greek key angles, the whole highlighted by a rosewood border that structures the front with sobriety and distinction.
Each drawer is adorned with two round gilt-bronze handles, finely chased in the form of a laurel wreath, a classic symbol during the reign of Louis XVI. In the center, a ribboned keyhole escutcheon, also in gilt bronze, houses an ornate key and its working lock.
The front uprights are decorated at the top with a gilt-bronze drop depicting a delicately modeled garland, applied to a pilaster. The lower rail is embellished with bronze mounts representing acanthus leaves, adding a further decorative touch without weighing down the silhouette. The piece rests on tapered, marquetry legs ending in brass sabots reminiscent of 18th-century cabinetmaking traditions. The top is finished with white Breccia de Médous marble, recognizable by its gray veins and subtle purplish inclusions, lending a luminous and elegant touch to the composition.

A luminous and perfectly balanced piece, this small commode combines the charm of precious materials with the rigor of the Louis XVI style, offering a presence that is both ornamental and timeless.

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Period: 1940
Excellent condition after restoration in our cabinetmaking workshop.
Waxed finish.

Delivery available upon request in France and internationally.
Dimensions:
Width: 85 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Height: 84 cm
Reference 511V
https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/commodes/petite-commode-en-bois-precieux-de-style-louis-xvi-1960/

Ref: 604L4C7CSA