Frédéric-Louis Durand A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany commode Paris, early 20th century

veined carrara white marble top, three frieze drawers, the vantaux opening to three long sliding shelves, the carcass stamped twice F.DURAND ET FILS.

Overall very good condition; the marble top with the usual minor chips and wear to edges; restoration and inpainting to front and back right corners; the right side vantau is locked; the veneers are stable; the gilt-bronzes in very good condition with some wear to front upper chute.
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