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John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombé Serpentine Walnut Commode or Dresser, Signed A handsome French Provincial Louis XV-style commode by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The two-drawer case features a serpentine, bombé-inspired front with book-matched burl walnut drawer fronts set within a molded, shaped case, raised on gently curved cabriole legs with carved scroll and floral knee decoration and scrolled sabots. The top has a conforming serpentine edge, and the apron is centered with a carved shell or foliate motif — all hallmarks of the Louis XV Provincial idiom the John Widdicomb Company was known for after founder John Widdicomb split from the family firm in 1897 to specialize in Louis XV and French Provincial furnishings. The drawers are fitted with pierced, scrolling brass pulls and matching brass escutcheons in a classic rocaille design. Retains the maker's original branded label, "John Widdicomb, Makers of Fine Furniture, Grand Rapids, Michigan," to the interior. .

Dimensions : 32" H 49" W 20"D Drawers: 8" H 43" W


John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombe Serpentine Burl Walnut Commode Dresser

John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombe Serpentine Burl Walnut Commode Dresser

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Creator: John Widdicomb

Style: Louis XV

Period: 1980's

Place of origin: United States

Rarity: Unknown Edition

Materials: Brass,Burl,Walnut

Dimensions: 32" H 49" W 20"D

Condition: Good- Wear is consistent with age and use.

Documentation: Signature inside drawer

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John Widdicomb French Provincial Bombé Serpentine Walnut Commode or Dresser, Signed A handsome French Provincial Louis XV-style commode by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The two-drawer case features a serpentine, bombé-inspired front with book-matched burl walnut drawer fronts set within a molded, shaped case, raised on gently curved cabriole legs with carved scroll and floral knee decoration and scrolled sabots. The top has a conforming serpentine edge, and the apron is centered with a carved shell or foliate motif — all hallmarks of the Louis XV Provincial idiom the John Widdicomb Company was known for after founder John Widdicomb split from the family firm in 1897 to specialize in Louis XV and French Provincial furnishings. The drawers are fitted with pierced, scrolling brass pulls and matching brass escutcheons in a classic rocaille design. Retains the maker's original branded label, "John Widdicomb, Makers of Fine Furniture, Grand Rapids, Michigan," to the interior. .

Dimensions : 32" H 49" W 20"D Drawers: 8" H 43" W