French Cherrywood Commode Chest 18th Century

Name: 18th Century French Cherrywood Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1026670
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialCherrywood, Brass
ColourWarm Amber Brown
MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole feet, Brass escutcheons, Shaped drawer panels
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This eighteenth-century French Provincial commode takes the form of a chest of drawers constructed from warm amber brown cherrywood. The piece displays a contoured serpentine front with three wide drawers, fitted with original brass swing handles and decorative escutcheons, set within shaped drawer panels. The timber shows natural grain variations and a polished finish, supported by curved cabriole feet below a carved apron with a central scroll detail. Generous proportions provide practical surface space and substantial storage capacity for everyday belongings. Measuring 82 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, the unit occupies a prominent footprint in a room. Placed in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, this chest serves as both a functional storage solution and a decorative focal point with classic country house character.

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A French commode is a low chest of drawers introduced in the late 17th century, designed to store clothing and household textiles while serving as a prominent decorative piece in historic interiors.

Regional cabinetmakers primarily utilised native hardwoods such as cherrywood, walnut, oak, and fruitwood, fitted with hand-cast brass hardware and built using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved dovetail joints on drawer construction, original cast brass or hand-forged fittings, and natural shrinkage along wood joins.

Positioning the piece in a hallway or living room anchors the space, pairing its organic wood tones and carved lines with modern abstract artwork or contemporary lighting.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood, ensuring the item remains away from direct heat sources and humidity fluctuations.

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18th Century French Cherrywood Commode

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