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Description

Early 20th C French painted oak commode with original marble top. 1900.

Reference: 8410

Dimensions

51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide

23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep

39.5 inches (100 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Commode to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

131cm (51.57")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074553

Dealers Internal Reference

8410

Description

Early 20th C French painted oak commode with original marble top. 1900.

Reference: 8410

Dimensions

51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide

23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep

39.5 inches (100 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Commode to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

131cm (51.57")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1074553

Dealers Internal Ref

8410

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Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialWood, Marble, Brass
ColourGrey
MotifsBrass ring pulls, Moulded drawer fronts, Marble slab top, Bracket feet
SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A painted commode serves as a striking focal point in a bedroom or hallway, providing a contrasting textural surface that pairs well with minimalist contemporary decor or layered traditional schemes.

Protect the painted finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemicals. The marble top should be sealed periodically and cleaned promptly after spills to prevent staining.

Authentication involves examining traditional joinery like hand-cut dovetails, period-appropriate brass hardware, wear patterns consistent with age, and the quality of the marble tops edge profile.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid timber carcases such as oak, walnut, or pine, often finished with hand-applied paint and surmounted by a heavy slab of polished marble.

Originating in France during the late 17th century, the commode evolved from a low chest or cabinet into a sophisticated piece of bedroom and parlour furniture, renowned for its decorative surface and practical storage.