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$4,800
19th Century French Louis Philippe burl walnut commode, a quintessential example of 19th-century French craftsmanship and timeless sophistication. This striking chest presents a magnificent display of highly figured burl walnut with a rich, warm honey-brown patina that glows with age. The grain is exceptionally dramatic, with swirling, book-matched burl patterns across each drawer front - a hallmark of fine French cabinetry. The commode features the classic Louis Philippe silhouette: a clean, architectural form with a secret frieze drawer concealed beneath the top, and three deep, graduated drawers below. It is adorned with its original, finely chased gilt-bronze ring pulls featuring a Bacchus mask and laurel wreath motif, with matching keyhole escutcheons. Crowning the piece is its original, thick Belgian black marble top with soft white and grey veining. The marble has a beautiful aged surface with subtle
