French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Petite Commode

This is a small-scale semicircular (demi-lune) bedside or side table, crafted in the Louis XV Transitional style. The piece features a kidney-shaped profile with three central drawers and two flanking curved side panels. It is constructed primarily of wood with mahogany and fruitwood veneers, exhibiting fine marquetry and parquetry work. The top surface is enclosed by a pierced brass or ormolu gallery rail with a geometric pattern, though it shows significant damage including missing sections of veneer and a possible water stain or lifting of the surface inlay. The drawers are adorned with fine stringing and small metal pulls. Gilt metal ormolu mounts, designed with neoclassical floral and ribbon motifs, decorate the front stiles. The table stands on four slender cabriole legs, terminating in delicate feet. Condition-wise, the item shows substantial wear; the veneer on the top is peeling or chipped in two prominent areas, and there is visible scratching and finish loss across the body and legs. The craftsmanship suggests a 20th-century revival piece, likely mid-century European, aiming to replicate the elegance of 18th-century French court furniture. Despite the surface damage, the structural silhouette remains elegant, though it requires professional restoration for its veneer and potentially a polish to revive the wood grain.