Antique 18thC French Louis XV Ormolu Inlaid Kingwood Marble Commode Chest 1780 Mid-Century Modern he adopted the name Emmanuele

he adopted the name Emmanuele Villani and exhibited as an Italian

" It was controversial at the time as being too abstract for a public art project

the cabinet is raised on four compressed bun feet

the lid is stamped to the lip with "800"

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Antique 18thC French Louis XV Ormolu Inlaid Kingwood Marble Commode Chest 1780 Mid-Century Modern he adopted the name EmmanueleA fine antique 18th century French Louis XV Kingwood and parquetry inlaid commode, with ormolu mounts and marble top, circa 1780. The commode of gentle serpentine form with a black & white veined Brche marble top, below are six drawers with checkered inlay, to each side is a gilt bronze maidenhead corbel. Each drawer is lavishly mounted with large ornate gilt bronze handles, the central panel in between the drawers is mounted with three gilt bronze