Commode à Ressaut , Transitional Period , 18th Century

Louis XV Transition period commode a Ressaut, dating from the XVIIIᵉ century -
It is in Rosewood veneer in Amaranth frames .
Elegant chest of drawers with slightly curved front opening with three rows of drawers, including three small drawers in the waist and 2 wide drawers .

The cabinet features remarkable geometric marquetry work in rosewood frieze, highlighted with amaranth fillets and finely drawn Greek-style frames.

The rounded uprights are adorned with superb ormolu falls decorated with ram heads and foliage, ending in hooves also in chased and ormolu.
The moving lower crosspiece receives a large central rocaille-style gilt bronze openwork motif, bringing balance and elegance to the whole.

The top is topped with a molded marble in veined brown-beige shades, perfectly matched to the warm tones of the veneer.

The ormolu pull handles and lock escutcheons are original or of fine antique quality, contributing to the overall refinement of the piece.

Features

• Epoque: late XVIIIᵉ century / Transition Louis XV - Louis XVI style
• Origine : French work
• Materials: rosewood, amaranth, gilded bronzes, marble
• Decor: geometric marquetry and grecque framing
• Structure: façade à Ressaut , sides panneautés en frisage
• Condition: very good state of preservation, use restorations and professional maintenance of varnish and bronzes

Highlights

• Very fine cabinetwork
• Particularly bright and contrasting inlay
• Richly chased bronzes
• Elegant, decorative proportions
• Ideal furniture for a gallery, a classic apartment or a contemporary interior looking for a strong piece.

This chest of drawers is ideally suited to a refined décor, paired with gilded bronze objects, animal sculptures or antique mirrors.
Its balance between Louis XV movement and neoclassical rigor gives it a timeless presence much sought after by collectors and decorators.

It measures 129 CM in Length , 59.5 Cm in Depth and 89 CM in Height .