Chest of Drawers (Commode)

Adrien Faizelot Delorme (French)c. 1750- 1765

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Title: Chest of Drawers (Commode)
Creator: Adrien Faizelot Delorme (French)
Date Created: c. 1750- 1765
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 89.6 x 128.3 x 81.9 cm (35 1/4 x 50 1/2 x 32 1/4 in.)
Provenance: (Mercier, Paris), (Kraemer & Cie, Paris, 1959, sold to Severance and Greta Millikin), Severance [1895–1985] and Greta [1903–1989] Millikin, Cleveland, OH
Type: Furniture and woodwork
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.159
Medium: oak, black lacquer with raised chinoiserie decoration, gilt metal mounts, marble top
Fun Fact: Although this chest of drawers was made in France, its decoration is an imitation of Chinese lacquer, which reflects European perceptions of East Asia at the time.
Department: Decorative Art and Design
Culture: France, 18th century
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
Collection: Furniture
Accession Number: 1989.159

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