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Description

Small 18th century Austrian painted three drawer commode. Awaiting brass handles. 1780.

Code: 8544

Dimensions:

W: 38" (96.5 cm)

H: 27" (68.6 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091466

Dealers Internal Reference

8544

Description

Small 18th century Austrian painted three drawer commode. Awaiting brass handles. 1780.

Code: 8544

Dimensions:

W: 38" (96.5 cm)

H: 27" (68.6 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091466

Dealers Internal Ref

8544

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Arcadia Antiques

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

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

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

Object[Chest of Drawers]
Period18th century
Style[Austrian Country]
Material[Pine, Brass]
Colour[Green]
MotifsThree-drawer configuration, Brass key escutcheons, Bracket feet, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century painted commodes typically feature proportions characteristic of the period, often finished with hand-applied pigments or distemper over a softwood or hardwood carcass, reflecting regional European craftsmanship.

These pieces were constructed using traditional joinery methods such as dovetail joints for the drawers and pegged mortise and tenon frames, utilizing locally available timbers like pine, spruce, or oak.

Authenticity is identified through age-related patina, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, tool marks consistent with period hand planes, and natural wear patterns in the paint layers.

Position the piece as a focal point in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, pairing it with neutral walls and minimalist contemporary decor to highlight its historical texture and colour.

Maintain the piece in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth and avoiding modern chemical polishes that can degrade historical finishes.