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18th Century Original Painted Commode
Arcadia Antiques
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18th Century Original Painted Commode

18th century
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Pretty 18th C original painted Danish commode. 1780.

Reference: 8280

Dimensions

40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

32 inches (81 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this 18th Century Painted Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1049995
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8280
Description
Pretty 18th C original painted Danish commode. 1780.

Reference: 8280

Dimensions

40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

32 inches (81 cms) High

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this 18th Century Painted Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1049995
Dealers Internal Ref
8280
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
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An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring three drawers with a distressed cream paint finish and cast brass hardware.
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring three drawers with a distressed cream paint finish and cast brass hardware.
18th Century Original Painted Commode
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An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring three drawers with a distressed cream paint finish and cast brass hardware.
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Originating in 18th-century Europe, commodes were low storage cabinets with drawers designed for main living quarters. Painted examples frequently featured distressed gesso or oil finishes over softwood or hardwood frames, incorporating contoured fronts like serpentine or bombe profiles.

These pieces were typically constructed from pine, oak, or fruitwood, bound with glue and peg joints. Decorative elements included cast brass bail handles, escutcheons, and multi-layered paint or lacquer finishes applied directly over wood or gesso grounds.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular drawer linings, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Original paint layers often display uneven wear patterns, craquelure, and patinated brass hardware corresponding to hand-forged fixings.

A painted commode functions well as a focal point in an entry hall, dining room, or bedroom. Pairing the muted patina with modern artwork, minimalist table lamps, or contemporary ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical polishers, solvents, and direct sunlight, while maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement and paint flaking.
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