For your consideration is a Rare Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombe Shaped Commode. Louis XV style is the epitome of French furniture at its finest. The eighteenth century is considered the Golden age of French furniture. It was during this time that the most refined and beautiful Royal furniture was made in the busy Paris workshops of Europe's elite cabinet makers. Rococo motifs are central to Louis XV furniture design. These include C-scrolls, S-scrolls, acanthus leaves, rocaille (shell-like) patterns, and pastoral scenes. These elements were used to create a sense of movement and natural beauty, often giving the furniture a light, almost whimsical appearance. The commode, a low chest of drawers, was a key furniture piece during this period. Louis XV commodes typically had bombe (curved) fronts and sides. Typical of Provence, Arles region, commode stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, and ending with escargot feet. Two-board serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped acanthus leaves skirt apron with pierced cartouche, hand-cast detailed brass drawer pulls and matching escutcheons hardware. Excellent quality with superb craftsmanship, the commode is in wonderfully preserved condition, nice finish to two-board top, nicely finished throughout, insect damage to backboards, finish loss on apron. Measures 25"D x 47.25"W x 37"H and weighs 148 pounds.