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French 3 Drawer Marble Top Commode
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
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French 3 Drawer Marble Top Commode

19th century
Description

A good proportioned French marble top commode in walnut with 3 drawers and a good set of brass handles.

This commode has been cleaned and polished so is looking its very best.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1048843
Description
A good proportioned French marble top commode in walnut with 3 drawers and a good set of brass handles.

This commode has been cleaned and polished so is looking its very best.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1048843
Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Michael Youll Antiques
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/myoull
Verified Since Dec 2010
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A French three-drawer walnut commode featuring a grey marble top and circular brass handles on square tapered feet.
French 3 Drawer Marble top Commode
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A French three-drawer walnut commode featuring a grey marble top and circular brass handles on square tapered feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Grey
  • MotifsGrey marble top, circular brass escutcheons, tapered legs, timber veneer
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century French Neoclassical commode is a three-drawer chest of drawers in warm brown walnut timber veneer with a grey marble top. The piece stands on square tapered feet and includes circular brass escutcheons with drop rings on each of the drawers, reflecting a French Chateau style design. The surfaces display a clean, polished finish. The furniture measures 86 cm high, 136 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers provides functional storage surface space suitable for living areas, bedrooms, or hallways. The neutral grey and warm timber tones coordinate with various interior colour palettes while offering a practical surface for display or daily use.

FAQs

A commode is a low, wide chest of drawers that originated in early 18th-century France. Incorporating a stone or marble slab on top protected the timber surface from everyday wear and liquids, making it a functional piece for reception rooms and bedrooms.

These storage pieces were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or fruitwood, often decorated with wood veneers. Marble tops were sourced from regional European quarries and paired with cast brass or bronze handles and escutcheons.

Authentic antique commodes usually feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, hand-planed back panels, and cast brass hardware. Inspecting the underside of the stone top often reveals unpolished, hand-chiseled marble.

Position the commode as a focal storage piece in a hallway or bedroom, balancing its visual weight with modern artwork framed directly above it. Keep tabletop accessories minimal using a singular ceramic vessel or lamp to highlight the natural marble texture.

Clean the marble slab using a damp cloth with mild, pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that damage the natural stone. Treat the timber carcass with beeswax polish to nourish the wood grain and preserve the existing finish.
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