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French Provincial Walnut Commode
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French Provincial Walnut Commode

18th century
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A french provincial walnut chest of drawers in good original condition, Louis the xv in date. These country made chests were copy's of the elegant commodes in the great palaces, but have a great charm of their own and were in chateau's all around France This one has all its original brass handles and escutcheons .It is pine lined and constructed with large hand made nails. This chest would add a real presence to any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Rumble Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 1750s.

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SA1063357
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A french provincial walnut chest of drawers in good original condition, Louis the xv in date. These country made chests were copy's of the elegant commodes in the great palaces, but have a great charm of their own and were in chateau's all around France This one has all its original brass handles and escutcheons .It is pine lined and constructed with large hand made nails. This chest would add a real presence to any room.
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Rumble Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 1750s.

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SA1063357
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Town and country furniture especially early walnut

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A French provincial walnut commode with three long drawers featuring brass rosette drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and curved legs.
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Archive I A French provincial walnut commode with three long drawers featuring brass rosette drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and curved legs.

French provincial walnut commode

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Penzance
Cornwall
TR208RQ
United Kingdom
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A French provincial walnut commode with three long drawers featuring brass rosette drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and curved legs.
French provincial walnut commode
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A French provincial walnut commode with three long drawers featuring brass rosette drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and curved legs.
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French Provincial furniture originated during the 18th century when cabinetmakers outside Paris adapted royal court designs, such as Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, for provincial homes. The style is characterised by functional proportions, simplified ornamentation, and the use of native European hardwoods.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised regional European hardwoods, with walnut, oak, and fruitwoods being the most prominent. Secondary woods like pine or poplars were commonly used for drawer linings, while hardware was cast from brass or forged iron.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, and wooden peg assembly. Examining the underside and back panels often reveals uneven tool marks and natural age-related oxidisation in the wood grain.

A walnut commode functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Modern styling involves contrasting the dark, warm wood tones against neutral plaster walls and pairing the surface with contemporary ceramics or understated artwork.

Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth to preserve the patina and protect the timber. Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, or colour fading.
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