Commode ca. 1760-70 French The change from the light and elegant Rococo style, characterized by curving lines and the use of naturalistic motifs, to the more restrained and architectural Neo-Classicism, influenced by classical antiquity, did not happen overnight. In fact, the 1760s were a time of transition during which the cabinetmakers generally adopted the new classical decoration before changing the overall shape of their pieces. This transitional breakfront commode or chest of drawers, which does not bear a makers mark, illustrates this very clearly. Although the piece is still supported on gently curving cabriole legs, the gilt-bronze mounts show a preference for Greek and Roman architectural motifs. Rather than with floral marquetry, the exterior surface is decorated with a repetitive geometrical pattern known as parquetry. The various woods are placed in such a way to create not only a striking contrast in color but also in the direction of the grain.. Commode 200592

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Commode ca. 1760-70 French The change from the light and elegant Rococo style, characterized by curving lines and the use of naturalistic motifs, to the more restrained and architectural Neo-Classicism, influenced by classical antiquity, did not happen overnight. In fact, the 1760s were a time of transition during which the cabinetmakers generally adopted the new classical decoration before changing the overall shape of their pieces. This transitional breakfront commode or chest of drawers, which does not bear a makers mark, illustrates this very clearly. Although the piece is still supported on gently curving cabriole legs, the gilt-bronze mounts show a preference for Greek and Roman architectural motifs. Rather than with floral marquetry, the exterior surface is decorated with a repetitive geometrical pattern known as parquetry. The various woods are placed in such a way to create not only a striking contrast in color but also in the direction of the grain.. Commode 200592

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