Commode

Unknown

ca. 1765–70 · Mahogany, satinwood, gilt metal · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This commode in the French taste belongs to a group of commodes with marquetry decoration of musical trophies, swags of husks, and bouquets of flowers variously attributed to and documented by John Cobb, who continued (after the retirement of his partner, William Vile, in 1764) to run one of the most successful cabinet-making firms in London until his death.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1765–70

Medium

Mahogany, satinwood, gilt metal

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1929