A French flame mahogany Empire period four drawer commode with a fossilised black marble top c.1820. The beautiful book matched flame mahogany veneers are set over solid French oak. Over these three drawers is a single drawer flanked by full columns with original mercurial gold gilt engine turned bronze capitals and bases. These columns are supported by turned front feet and block back legs. (No keys present). N.B. the commode appears more red than it is in the photos. We have had the commode polished professionally.
EMPIRE France, 1804-15
A style of architecture and furniture popular during the rule of Napoleon I (1769-1821) based on Roman design elements. Its second phase was known as Directoire. Mahogany, ebony and ormolu mounts were common materials.
Dimensions
H965mm x W1300mm x D625mm
Available to view at
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Phone: 09 360 9858 or 027 414 0081
Appointment hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am ~ 6pm
Sat: On Request
Sun: CLOSED
