COMMODE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Hallway

About this object

The top and two ends of the commode have similar designs consisting of a central round or oval medallion with sprays of flowers and flying birds. At either side of the medallions are branches with leaves and flowers. The four drawers on the front have similar designs with a brass handle in the center. At each side of the drawers is an oval medallion with a bird or butterfly in marquetry and long sprays of leaves and flowers. The top and four drawers are outlined with ribbed brass strips. The front of the commode is serpentine in design. The four feet are made from dark wood. The sides of the feet are graduated.

Object name:

COMMODE

Made from:

Wood -- brass

Made in:

Netherlands

Date made:

18th c.

Size:

88.9 x 111.8 x 60.3 cm (35 x 44 x 23 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

33.29

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973