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Description

Stunning pair of 18th C architectural painted two drawer commodes. 1780.

Reference: 8441

Dimensions

52 inches (132 cms) Wide

25 inches (64 cms) Deep

29.5 inches (75 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

64cm (25.20")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079334

Dealers Internal Reference

8441

Description

Stunning pair of 18th C architectural painted two drawer commodes. 1780.

Reference: 8441

Dimensions

52 inches (132 cms) Wide

25 inches (64 cms) Deep

29.5 inches (75 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

64cm (25.20")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1079334

Dealers Internal Ref

8441

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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
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWood, Brass
ColourBlack
MotifsSerpentine front, Cast brass hardware, Bracket feet, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

FAQs

An 18th-century commode is a low chest of drawers, typically featuring decorative cabinetry work, curved fronts, and ornate brass hardware, developed primarily in France and England during the Georgian and Rococo periods.

These pieces were traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, pine, or walnut, often finished with hand-applied paint, gesso, or lacquer, and fitted with cast bronze or brass handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks from hand planes, period-correct hardware, and the natural ageing and oxidisation of the painted surfaces and internal timbers.

An antique commode can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a striking focal point in a hallway, living room, or bedroom, contrasting clean modern lines with historic texture and craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the painted finish, and cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth without harsh chemical polishes.