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Antique French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Commodes: Olive Painted Pair

$8,649.00 (Freight - Contact the seller for shipping quote.)

Discover the extraordinary elegance of this magnificent pair of turn-of-the-century French commodes that represent the perfect marriage of Louis XVI refinement and exotic Chinoiserie artistry. These exceptional pieces showcase the sophisticated taste of the Belle Époque era, when French cabinetmakers masterfully blended classical European design with Far Eastern decorative traditions.
Each commode features a distinctive olive colored finish that provides a rich, warm foundation for the exquisite Chinoiserie decoration adorning every surface. The hand-painted Oriental motifs create a captivating visual narrative across the olive-toned finish, reflecting the period’s fascination with Asian artistic traditions.
Crafted in the timeless Louis XVI style, these commodes embody the neoclassical elegance that defined French furniture during the late 18th century revival period. The clean lines, geometric proportions, and refined details characteristic of Louis XVI design are beautifully preserved in these turn-of-the-century interpretations, demonstrating the enduring appeal of this classic French aesthetic.
The practical design features three spacious drawers in each commode, providing ample storage while maintaining the elegant silhouette that makes these pieces so desirable. Each drawer front is adorned with the same meticulous Chinoiserie decoration as well as high quality brass hardware, ensuring visual continuity throughout the piece. The drawers operate smoothly, testament to the quality construction methods employed by skilled French artisans.
The Chinoiserie decoration represents one of the most sophisticated decorative movements in European furniture history, featuring delicate florals, exotic birds, and flowing landscapes executed with the precision that French decorative painters were renowned for. These hand-painted motifs transport the viewer to an imagined Oriental paradise.
As a matched pair, these commodes offer incredible versatility in placement and styling. They can flank a bed, serve as elegant dining room storage, anchor a living room arrangement, or create symmetrical beauty in an entryway. The olive finish and Chinoiserie decoration work beautifully in spaces ranging from traditional French country to modern eclectic.
Perfect for antique furniture collectors, lovers of French decorative arts, interior designers seeking statement pieces, or anyone who appreciates the sophisticated fusion of European craftsmanship with Oriental artistic influence, this pair represents an exceptional opportunity to own museum-quality furniture that transforms any space into a refined sanctuary. The pair is in good antique condition with the exception of some light surface scratches, Minor finish loss and normal age related wear. As to be expected with items of age and use.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out and ask!

Discover the extraordinary elegance of this magnificent pair of turn-of-the-century French commodes that represent the perfect marriage of Louis XVI refinement and exotic Chinoiserie artistry. These exceptional pieces showcase the sophisticated taste of the Belle Époque era, when French cabinetmakers masterfully blended classical European design with Far Eastern decorative traditions.
Each commode features a distinctive olive colored finish that provides a rich, warm foundation for the exquisite Chinoiserie decoration adorning every surface. The hand-painted Oriental motifs create a captivating visual narrative across the olive-toned finish, reflecting the period’s fascination with Asian artistic traditions.
Crafted in the timeless Louis XVI style, these commodes embody the neoclassical elegance that defined French furniture during the late 18th century revival period. The clean lines, geometric proportions, and refined details characteristic of Louis XVI design are beautifully preserved in these turn-of-the-century interpretations, demonstrating the enduring appeal of this classic French aesthetic.
The practical design features three spacious drawers in each commode, providing ample storage while maintaining the elegant silhouette that makes these pieces so desirable. Each drawer front is adorned with the same meticulous Chinoiserie decoration as well as high quality brass hardware, ensuring visual continuity throughout the piece. The drawers operate smoothly, testament to the quality construction methods employed by skilled French artisans.
The Chinoiserie decoration represents one of the most sophisticated decorative movements in European furniture history, featuring delicate florals, exotic birds, and flowing landscapes executed with the precision that French decorative painters were renowned for. These hand-painted motifs transport the viewer to an imagined Oriental paradise.
As a matched pair, these commodes offer incredible versatility in placement and styling. They can flank a bed, serve as elegant dining room storage, anchor a living room arrangement, or create symmetrical beauty in an entryway. The olive finish and Chinoiserie decoration work beautifully in spaces ranging from traditional French country to modern eclectic.
Perfect for antique furniture collectors, lovers of French decorative arts, interior designers seeking statement pieces, or anyone who appreciates the sophisticated fusion of European craftsmanship with Oriental artistic influence, this pair represents an exceptional opportunity to own museum-quality furniture that transforms any space into a refined sanctuary. The pair is in good antique condition with the exception of some light surface scratches, Minor finish loss and normal age related wear. As to be expected with items of age and use.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out and ask!

Dimensions- H: 29in W: 42in D: 19 1/2in

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