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18th C Provencal Cherrywood Commode
Youlls Antiques
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£1,600
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18th C Provencal Cherrywood Commode

18th century
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An attractive 18th century Louis XV period cherrywood commode from the Provence region of France, haven 2 smaller drawers over 2 long ones & sporting original handles & escutcheons .

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this Provencal Cherrywood Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1065671
Description
An attractive 18th century Louis XV period cherrywood commode from the Provence region of France, haven 2 smaller drawers over 2 long ones & sporting original handles & escutcheons .
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Provencal Cherrywood Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1065671
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An 18th-century French Provencal cherrywood commode featuring three rows of moulded drawer fronts, ornate brass handles, and a shaped apron base.
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Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
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An 18th-century French Provencal cherrywood commode featuring three rows of moulded drawer fronts, ornate brass handles, and a shaped apron base.
18th C Provencal Cherrywood Commode
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An 18th-century French Provencal cherrywood commode featuring three rows of moulded drawer fronts, ornate brass handles, and a shaped apron base.
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French Provencal commodes originated in Southern France during the 18th century, adapting Parisian court fashions into functional regional furniture. Characterised by solid fruitwood construction, molded panel drawers, and curved aprons, these pieces balance utility with understated carved details.

Craftsmen primarily utilised native European hardwoods including cherrywood, walnut, and oak, chosen for durability and grain definition. Hardware was typically cast from brass or iron, featuring rococo key escutcheons and cast handles.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, and hand-forged iron or cast brass fittings. The timber should show natural shrinkage, oxidation around ironwork, and uneven wear consistent with age.

An antique cherrywood commode provides structural weight and natural tone when positioned against modern painted walls or minimalist backdrops. It functions effectively as a focal piece in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms while offering practical storage.

Maintain the wood by applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, buffing with a dry cotton cloth along the grain line. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity variations to prevent movement or cracking.
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