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Louis XVI Mahogany Commode
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Louis XVI Mahogany Commode

18th century
Sold 28 March 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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A superb example of a Louis XVI commode in figured mahogany, with three large oak lined drawers flanked by fluted columns, with brass mouldings throughout. All with original handles and locks. With a grey,shaped original fossilised marble top . All recently cleaned and waxed, all drawers made to run smoothly. A very smart example of a desirable model. All dating to the Late 18th Century.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Mahogany Commode to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025090
Description
A superb example of a Louis XVI commode in figured mahogany, with three large oak lined drawers flanked by fluted columns, with brass mouldings throughout. All with original handles and locks. With a grey,shaped original fossilised marble top . All recently cleaned and waxed, all drawers made to run smoothly. A very smart example of a desirable model. All dating to the Late 18th Century.
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Mahogany Commode to the 18th Century.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025090
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Louis XVI Mahogany Commode

Archive II A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View II
Archive III A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs. View VII
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A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs.
Louis XVI mahogany commode
Ref: SA1025090
A rectangular mahogany commode featuring a dark marble top, three rows of drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, and tapered fluted legs.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted corner columns, Brass drop handles, Marble top slab, Tapered cylindrical legs
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century, characterised by a shift away from Rococo curves towards neoclassical restraint, straight lines, symmetrical proportions, and classical architectural motifs.

Authentic commodes from this era typically utilized solid timber or oak carcases veneered in figured mahogany, accented with fire-gilded bronze or brass mounts and topped with heavy marble slabs.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, hand-forged hardware fixings, and construction methods consistent with late 18th-century cabinetmaking.

This piece can serve as a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary setting, paired with minimalist walls and modern art to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood finish, and cleaning surfaces periodically with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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