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Chest of Drawers, Marble Topped, 18th Century
Tigers Decorative
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Chest of Drawers, Marble Topped, 18th Century

18th century
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An 18th Century French provincial lacquered serpentine chest, Circa 1760. The chest comprises of three drawers which are oak lined. The top is a rich highly figured rouge Royal marble and the gilded mounts are original, with later 19th Century locks.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1047417
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TD3000
Description
An 18th Century French provincial lacquered serpentine chest, Circa 1760. The chest comprises of three drawers which are oak lined.
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The top is a rich highly figured rouge Royal marble and the gilded mounts are original, with later 19th Century locks.
Tigers Decorative

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Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047417
Dealers Internal Ref
TD3000
Tigers Decorative
Tigers Decorative
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An 18th-century French black painted chest of drawers featuring a marble top, molded drawer fronts, and gilded bronze mounts.
Chest Of Drawers, Marble Topped, 18th Century
Ref: SA1047417
An 18th-century French black painted chest of drawers featuring a marble top, molded drawer fronts, and gilded bronze mounts.
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An 18th-century French commode is a low cabinet with drawers, introduced during the reign of Louis XIV and refined through the Rococo and Neoclassical periods. Designed both for storage and as a decorative focal piece, it typically features elaborate metal mounts and marble surfaces.

These pieces generally feature a solid timber frame covered in veneer, paint, or lacquer, topped with a heavy marble slab. Decorative elements consist of cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu) or brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, and mounts.

Key indicators include hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber backing panels, and cast brass or bronze hardware showing evidence of hand-chasing. Wear to gilding, hand-tooled marble undersides, and period joinery methods also assist identification.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight its structural silhouette and gilded mounts. Pair with modern table lamps or abstract artwork above the marble surface to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust the painted timber regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that compromise historic surface finishes. Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral cleaner formulated for natural stone, wiping liquids immediately to prevent absorption.
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