French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

This is a stunning antique French walnut and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted commode, circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous commode features a Griotte shaped marble top above three drawers for ample storage, and was inspired by the Louis XV style. Elaborately detailed, the commode features exquisite gilded ormolu mounts and is complete with working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 82 x Width 81 x Depth 37 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches Griotte marble – is named after the griotte cherry because of its remarkable bright red colour. The more red the marble, the higher quality it is. When the marble contains many goniatites (small fossilized shells) full of white calcite the marble is called “Partridge eye”. The quarries, still active today, are in the Herault region and the name “Griotte from Italy” is a marketing label. Red Griotte was the favourite marble for Royal apartments in the 18th century, particularly for mantles, like the one in the office of Louis XIV in Versailles. A2568.