Case Piece · France
Chest of Drawers (Commode)
Adrien Faizelot Delorme (French) · France · c. 1750– 1765
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.
— Cleveland Museum of Art, catalogue text
- Medium
- oak, black lacquer with raised chinoiserie decoration, gilt metal mounts, marble top
- Dimensions
- Overall: 89.6 x 128.3 x 81.9 cm (35 1/4 x 50 1/2 x 32 1/4 in.)
- Accession
- 1989.159
- Credit line
- Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
- Culture
- France, 18th century