French Fruitwood Commode 18th Century

Name: 18 Th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1004389
Price: 2150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A French provincial commode is a substantial chest of drawers crafted outside major urban centres like Paris during the eighteenth century. These pieces were made by regional cabinetmakers who adapted fashionable Paris court styles, such as Louis XV and Louis XVI, into practical furniture made from local hardwoods.

Regional French artisans typically utilised native hardwoods including cherry, walnut, pearwood, and applewood, collectively termed fruitwood. Joinery relied on mortise-and-tenon construction, hand-dovetailed drawer boxes, and hand-cast brass or iron decorative hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular hand-sawn mark lines on the back boards, and hand-forged nails or wooden pegs. Original cast brass mounts will show natural oxidisation and slight variations consistent with hand-moulding techniques.

A fruitwood commode works well as a focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living room. Designers frequently balance the warm timber tones and ornate brass hardware by positioning modern minimalist artwork or a large wall mirror directly above it.

Maintain the finish by applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently with a soft cloth. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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