Commode - Kingwood, Rosewood - Genoese Bombè Commode

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Antique Louis XV bombé commode from circa 1900, in kingwood or rosewood with a contoured marble top, dimensions 60 × 138 × 100 cm (W × D × H), origin Genoa, Italy, in good condition with minor aging marks.

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antique Louis XV style "bombé" chest of drawers (or commode). Has been restored by proffesionals and in very good condition. Comes with its original top marble. 60x138x100H cm iconic dimension.
Style: It features the characteristic bombé (curved or swelling) shape common in the Louis XV and Rococo periods.
Materials: These commodes are typically crafted from exotic woods like kingwood (bois de violette) or rosewood (bois de rose), often featuring intricate marquetry or parquetry patterns.
Ornamentation: The piece is adorned with ormolu (gilded bronze) hardware, including decorative handles, keyhole escutcheons, and "sabots" (metal feet covers).
Top: It is topped with a thick, contoured marble slab, which was standard for high-quality furniture of this period to provide a durable surface
Seller location Turin Italy
Shipping can be discussed after the purchased..

antique Louis XV style "bombé" chest of drawers (or commode). Has been restored by proffesionals and in very good condition. Comes with its original top marble. 60x138x100H cm iconic dimension.
Style: It features the characteristic bombé (curved or swelling) shape common in the Louis XV and Rococo periods.
Materials: These commodes are typically crafted from exotic woods like kingwood (bois de violette) or rosewood (bois de rose), often featuring intricate marquetry or parquetry patterns.
Ornamentation: The piece is adorned with ormolu (gilded bronze) hardware, including decorative handles, keyhole escutcheons, and "sabots" (metal feet covers).
Top: It is topped with a thick, contoured marble slab, which was standard for high-quality furniture of this period to provide a durable surface
Seller location Turin Italy
Shipping can be discussed after the purchased..

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV
Specific region of origin
Italy Genoa
Title additional information
Genoese Bombè Commode
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Kingwood, Rosewood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
100 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
138 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
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Objects sold
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