Commode; Russian Empire, c. 1810.

Chest of drawers; Russian Empire, c. 1810.
Conifer frame with mahogany veneer and brass appliques.
It has flaws in the veneer and handles.
Measurements: 85 x 119 x 60 cm.
This piece of furniture has a classic structure, with its parts defined and highlighted through the recesses: the three drawers, filleted in gilded brass, are housed between "shovel" type legs, decorated as fluted pilasters. Handles and keyholes combine simple and elegant geometries. The lid also features linear ornaments in highlighted brass.
The most brilliant period of Russian cabinetmaking was between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. This period produced the finest examples of Russian Empire furniture. Most of the furniture was made of mahogany, poplar or birch and is characterized by simple, clean lines. The high gloss surfaces were adorned with gilt bronzes. This chest of drawers is a clear testimony to that elegance.