Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 17

French Empire Jacob Desmalter et Cie mahogany two door commode with marble top

$19,211List Price

About the Item

French Empire oak lined two door mahogany commode with brass mounts and marble top by Jacob Desmalter et Cie Interior reveals 3 linen slides “Tiroir à l’anglaise” Stamped to the top under the marble France circa 1810 (some mouldings replaced to the plinth) Jacob Desmalter et Cie is the association of Father Jacob and his son François-Honoré, who had added to his surname the name of “desmalter”. This association was formed upon the death of George II Jacob. Since then, his works have carried another inscription arranged like the previous one on two lines. Georges Jacob’s traditions were continued by his sons Georges and François-Honoré united under the name of “Jacob Frères”, then upon the death of the eldest of the Jacob brothers on the 30th vendémiaire year XII (October 23, 1803), François-Honoré formed a new association with his father, under the name of “Jacob Desmal There were no less than fifteen workshops, including seven for carpentry, woodworking and turning, three for sculpture, painting and gilding on wood, three others for bronze work, one for tapestry and the last for mechanical locksmithing. The father was always there active and wise, watching over everything. Much was made, “rich” was made, but the exquisite lines of “Jacob” of the eighteenth century had become. Nevertheless, it was at this time that Jacob, working with the painter David, created the Empire style, imitated with the ancient and who sought in the art of imperial Rome its sumptuous, majestic and hard lines.

Creator:
Jacob Desmalter (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
Style:
Empire (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Marble,Oak
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810
Condition:
Replacements made: some mouldings replaced to the plinth. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good, some repairs and replacements, Marble in good original condition.
Seller Location:
Henley-on Thames, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 28511stDibs: LU977338146562

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

$21,900

H 40.75 in W 53.5 in D 23 in

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, veneered on Oakwood in good condition. The rectangular cupboard is composed with a grey-white marble top, the inside is consisting one shelf, enhanced by its original brass hardware and keys, standing on two wooden feet and two lion feet. The detailed carved cupboard represents the First French Empire time...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

$14,800

H 35.83 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish empire mahogany commode / desk with an limestone top containing fossils. Four drawers, the top drawer pulls out and reveals a smaller work area with six add...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Limestone, Brass

French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

$7,950

H 36.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in

French Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This French Empire, Flame Mahogany chest of drawers features four graduated drawers with bookmatched mahogany veneer panels, fitted with original gilt bronze ring pulls decorated wit...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

$3,780

H 37.5 in W 50.25 in D 22 in

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

Showcasing stunning flame mahogany veneers with exceptional bookmatched grain, this 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode is a timeless example of elegant craftsmanship. The pie...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

$4,950

H 38.25 in W 50.75 in D 22.25 in

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant Louis Philippe commode features a refined architectural silhouette and the rich natural beauty of burled mahogany. The rectangular case is ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

$4,400

H 34 in W 40.5 in D 17.75 in

French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis Philippe Mahogany and Marble Commode, 19th Century

$881

H 36.23 in W 48.43 in D 20.87 in

Louis Philippe Mahogany and Marble Commode, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis Philippe period commode in mahogany and mahogany veneer. Gray veined marble top with a chip on the back corner. Veneer missing on the right side. Restoration services availa...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810

$6,500

H 36.5 in W 51 in D 25 in

Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo-Classical ormolu mounts, circa 1810. The commode is of the finest quality, the top is ma...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

$3,750

H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 23.75 in

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This elegant 19th-century Louis Philippe commode is crafted from richly figured walnut, showcasing beautiful bookmatched veneer with warm honey tones and exceptional grain. Featuring...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Commode

$17,152

H 34 in W 49 in D 20 in

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Commode

Located in GB

A fantastic quality 19th Century Empire mahogany and ormolu commode with marble top. This commode has three functioning, deep drawers with lovely gilded plaques.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

More From This Seller

View All

Pair of Brass & Mahogany Two-Tier Étagère Tables, in the Manner of Maison Baguès

By Maison Baguès

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

A pair of French two-tier étagère side tables in mahogany, each rectangular tier framed by a pierced brass gallery and raised on slender square supports, in the manner of the gilt-me...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Leleu Occasional Table, c.1950 – Villa Médy-Roc Provenance

By Maison Leleu

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Maison Leleu Rectangular Occasional Table, circa 1950 A refined rectangular occasional table by Maison Leleu, created circa 1950 as part of the decorative scheme for Villa Médy-Roc,...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

French, Empire / Charles X period, circa 1825 A handsome pair of table lamps, each modelled as a fluted column in dark patinated bronze rising to a finely cast Corinthian capital in...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

R&Y Augousti Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Small vintage R&Y Augousti Art Deco style box with inlayed faux bamboo decoration retailers label to the underside Paris France circa 1990 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Metal and Turned Wood Tazza

By Argental

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Rare and elegant Art Deco white metal and turned wood tazza by Maison Argental produced in Paris in the 1930s stamped to the base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Mid century bar cart attributed to Jacques Adnet – Steel frame clad in saddle stitched black leather. A classic Adnet design with it’s original glass shelves. France circa 1960 Jac...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

French Empire Jacob Desmalter et Cie mahogany two door commode with marble top

About the Item

You May Also Like

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

More From This Seller

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Side Tables

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts