French Antiques - Louis XVI Directoire, Empire, Restauration

Neoclassical Decorative Arts

Commode by Bernard Molitor

While not stamped, this commode is identical form and major mounts to a stamped example sold at Sothebys.  Molitor made his own mounts, making it easier to identify and attribute Molitor furniture. Part of a 3-piece suite

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Semainier by Bernard Molitor

Part of a 3-piece suite, note bottom two drawers are joined.

secretaire by Bernard Molitor

Part of a 3-piece suite.  Excellent joinery and interior drawers of the desk are solid mahogany.

see desk's internal construction

Bergere stamped jacob freres

A large chair made of solid mahogany, no veneer.  A rare bargain from the Marche Aux Puces.

Dressing table by jacob desmalter, chateau neuilly

Stamped with the Iacob stamp and the Louis Philippe Neuilly mark.

rafraichissoir stamped louis aubry

18th Century serving table with place for wine bottle, plates, utinsels, montieih, and second and third courses beneath.

table in the style of marcion

Very elegant.  While the legs are thick, they have kept it from the damage a more delecate stand might endure.

Chair stamped by Jacob Freres from Chateau Mondon and the Tuileries

A chair of a very common form made for palace dining rooms and libraries during the empire and restoration periods.

Dressing table stamped jacob desmalter

Of typical design with fitted interior

Neoclassical Decorative Arts

Commode by Bernard Molitor

Semainier by Bernard Molitor

secretaire by Bernard Molitor

Bergere stamped jacob freres

Dressing table by jacob desmalter, chateau neuilly

rafraichissoir stamped louis aubry

table in the style of marcion

Chair stamped by Jacob Freres from Chateau Mondon and the Tuileries

Dressing table stamped jacob desmalter

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