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Austrian Original Painted Commode
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Austrian Original Painted Commode

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Early 19th C Austrian original painted pine three drawer commode. 1820.

Reference: 8438

Dimensions

54.5 inches (138 cms) Wide

26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep

33.5 inches (85 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Austrian Painted Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1079327
Dealers Internal Reference
8438
Description
Early 19th C Austrian original painted pine three drawer commode. 1820.

Reference: 8438

Dimensions

54.5 inches (138 cms) Wide

26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep

33.5 inches (85 cms) High

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Austrian Painted Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079327
Dealers Internal Ref
8438
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A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet.
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Archive I A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet.

Austrian Original Painted Commode

Archive II A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View II
Archive III A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet.
Archive V A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View V
Archive VI A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View VI
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Archive VIII A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View VIII
Archive IX A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet. View IX
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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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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet.
Austrian Original Painted Commode
Ref: SA1079327
A three-drawer wooden chest of drawers featuring a weathered blue painted finish, small turned knobs, and square tapered feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAustrian Folk Art
  • MaterialPine, Paint
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsThree full-width drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Distressed painted finish, Tapered square feet
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This early 19th-century Austrian commode is a pine chest of drawers styled in Austrian folk art with a rustic farmhouse design. The piece has three full-width drawers fitted with small turned wooden knobs, and stands on tapered square feet. A distressed painted finish in blue covers the exterior, displaying visible wear, chipped paintwork, and antiqued patina across the surfaces. The construction utilises traditional joinery typical of utility furniture from this period. Measuring 85 cm high, 138 cm wide, and 67 cm deep, the commode provides practical storage capacity for everyday items. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers suits placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a functional storage surface and decorative focal point. The weathered blue colouration integrates well with neutral interiors, coastal schemes, or eclectic country house styling. The sturdy top surface accommodates lamps, books, or decorative objects, while the three generous drawers offer organized storage for linens, clothing, or household essentials. The substantial proportions make it a versatile addition to rooms requiring characterful vintage storage solutions.

FAQs

An Austrian painted commode is a regional variation of the traditional European chest of drawers, typically manufactured from native softwoods like pine and decorated with hand-painted mineral pigments or monochrome finishes.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from joinery-grade pine, spruce, or fir, joined with dovetail construction, and coated with milk paint, casein, or oil-based pigments.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear patterns around handles, drawer edges, and feet, along with age-appropriate timber shrinkage and craquelure or layer separation within the paint matrix.

A painted commode serves as a focal piece in entryways, bedrooms, or living spaces, providing textural contrast when placed against clean, neutral walls alongside modern lighting and understated art.

To preserve historic paint, dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth is recommended, avoiding chemical cleansers, excessive moisture, or direct exposure to high heat and sunlight.
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