Antique French Empire Commode Chest Marble Top C1840

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$4,350.00

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This stunning antique French commode, Circa 1840 in date, was crafted from the most beautiful flame mahogany with four large and capacious drawers which have the most wonderful ormolu handles and escutcheons and is surmounted by an elegant marble top. A truly gorgeous piece, this commode deserves pride of place in any furniture collection.

An exquisite marble top serves as the proverbial cherry to this masterpiece, accentuating the majestic aura surrounding this magnificent item.

This delicious piece of craftsmanship could serve any purpose, from the focal point of an antiques collection to a remarkable addition to any room in your home.

Condition:

This gorgeous commode is in really excellent condition and has been well cared for. Please see photographs to confirm.

Thomas Sheraton-18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.