{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-louis-xvi-walnut-commode-sauteuse-with-fruitwood-parquetry","title":"Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Fruitwood Parquetry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome 19th century French Louis XVI style walnut \u003cem\u003ecommode sauteuse\u003c\/em\u003e, circa 1890s, handcrafted in Gordes, one of Provence’s celebrated hilltop villages, dramatically perched above the Luberon Valley and known for its centuries-old stone architecture and long tradition of Provençal craftsmanship. With its geometric inlay, beautifully figured woods, and elegant neoclassical proportions, this petite commode has a lighter, more graceful presence than the traditional full-height French commode.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French term \u003cem\u003ecommode sauteuse\u003c\/em\u003e refers to a commode raised upon relatively long legs, with the case typically containing two or three substantial drawers rather than extending nearly to the floor. \u003cem\u003eSauteuse\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the French verb \u003cem\u003esauter\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “to jump,” giving these distinctive pieces their charming nickname, the “jumping commode,\" as though the case has sprung upward from the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly attractive for its richly decorated façade. Two large drawers are visually divided into three rectangular panels framed with contrasting fruitwood inlay. Fine alternating light-and-dark parquetry banding outlines the panels, while stepped corner motifs introduce an architectural quality perfectly suited to the restrained symmetry of the Louis XVI style. Beautifully figured central fields add another layer of color and movement against the warmer walnut framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal brass hardware provides an elegant finishing touch. Laurel leaf ring pulls ornament the outer panels, while the central escutcheons are embellished with delicate ribbon-and-bow motifs — classical details that complement the neoclassical design without competing with the intricate woodwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluted corner stiles frame the case and transition into slender tapered legs, reinforcing the clean vertical lines characteristic of Louis XVI furniture. The walnut has developed a warm, mellow patina, with subtle variations in tone, grain, and age-related wear that beautifully complement the contrasting inlays and give the surface the depth and character that only develop naturally over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts petite scale makes this \u003cem\u003ecommode sauteuse\u003c\/em\u003e especially versatile. It would be beautiful as a bedside chest, between windows, in an entry, or beneath a mirror or work of art—anywhere a larger commode might feel too substantial. Two generously sized drawers provide practical storage, while the intricate inlay, original hardware, and graceful neoclassical design give it all the decorative presence of a much larger piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Currently aboard our latest container from France and Italy. Additional photographs will be added once this piece arrives in Birmingham — but you don’t have to wait for the boat. Use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments \u0026amp; Inquiries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ask about purchasing it before arrival.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eh - 31\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ew - 35\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ed - 17\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e__________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 8px; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin: 0; padding: 3px 0 1px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/Mirror.png\" alt=\"Antique hand mirror\" style=\"width: 41px !important; height: auto !important; display: block; margin: 0 8px 0 4px; padding: 0; transform: rotate(-18deg);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif !important; font-size: 27px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 1 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;\"\u003eA CLOSER LOOK REVEALS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGordes, Provence, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCirca 1890s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLouis XVI \/ Neoclassical\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCommode sauteuse, often called a “jumping commode,” raised on long legs with two substantial drawers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWalnut with contrasting fruitwood inlay and original brass hardware\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTwo large drawers visually divided into three rectangular panels with richly figured central fields\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParquetry \u0026amp; Inlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eContrasting fruitwood inlay with fine alternating light-and-dark parquetry banding and stepped geometric corner motifs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal brass laurel leaf ring pulls and ribbon-and-bow escutcheons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFluted corner stiles and slender tapered legs characteristic of the Louis XVI style\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWarm mellow walnut with subtle variations in tone, grain, and age-related wear highlighting the contrasting inlay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVery good antique condition with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIdeal as a bedside chest, entry commode, accent chest, or beneath a mirror or work of art\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"\u003cem\u003eH × 35\"W × 17\"D\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIndividually\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lolo French Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500420005965,"sku":"LOPR36","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/LOPR36ps.jpg?v=1787461047","url":"https:\/\/lolofrenchantiques.com\/products\/late-19th-century-french-louis-xvi-walnut-commode-sauteuse-with-fruitwood-parquetry","provider":"Lolo French Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}