Bidspirit auction | John Widdicomb French Louis XV

John Widdicomb French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry and Walnut Burl Commode - This large two-drawer commode is a high-quality 20th-century reproduction of a Louis XV style chest manufactured by the John Widdicomb Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The piece features a serpentine triple-bow front and is constructed from cherry wood with highly decorative book-matched walnut burl veneers on the drawer fronts. The case is adorned with extensive relief carving, including foliate scrolls, floral motifs, and a central shell flourish on the lower apron. The carved stiles transition into out-turned cabriole feet. The two deep drawers are constructed with machine-cut dovetail joints and utilize oak and ash-faced plywood as secondary woods. Each drawer is fitted with an internal lock and ornate cast brass rococo-style escutcheons with integral pulls. A brass maker's plate inside the upper drawer is inscribed with the John Widdicomb monogram and Grand Rapids location. One key is included.