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Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode
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Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode

18th century
Sold 8 April 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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An Attractive Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Walnut Commode.

Standing on tapering square sectioned feet, and is of typical Louis XVI rectilinear form, its straight lines contrasting beautifully with the curly veneers of the burr walnut used to decorate the centres of the drawer fronts. Each drawer front is crossbanded in contrasting lighter timber and fitted with original ormolu handles and escutcheon plates. This metalware is of particularly fine quality, finely cast and finished and clearly supplied by a top metalworking workshop of the time. The pilasters supporting the piece are inlaid with mock fluting.

The timber used throughout is of very high quality. The top is made from two planks of curly walnut which has acquired a fine faded colour with age. The sides are treated in a similar fashion and the timber used for the drawer fronts is burr walnut. The back of the piece is panelled, always a sign of quality.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1092846
Dealers Internal Reference
3533
Description
An Attractive Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Walnut Commode.

Standing on tapering square sectioned feet, and is of typical Louis XVI rectilinear form, its straight lines contrasting beautifully with the curly veneers of the burr walnut used to decorate the centres of the drawer fronts.

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Each drawer front is crossbanded in contrasting lighter timber and fitted with original ormolu handles and escutcheon plates.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

This metalware is of particularly fine quality, finely cast and finished and clearly supplied by a top metalworking workshop of the time. The pilasters supporting the piece are inlaid with mock fluting.

fig 1. A rectangular wooden commode featuring symmetrical drawers with decorative handles and grain patterns.
fig 1. Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode

The timber used throughout is of very high quality. The top is made from two planks of curly walnut which has acquired a fine faded colour with age. The sides are treated in a similar fashion and the timber used for the drawer fronts is burr walnut. The back of the piece is panelled, always a sign of quality.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092846
Dealers Internal Ref
3533
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode

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Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 148
Items Sold 1,023
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A rectangular wooden commode featuring symmetrical drawers with decorative handles and grain patterns.
Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode
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A rectangular wooden commode featuring symmetrical drawers with decorative handles and grain patterns.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Period
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBookmatched veneer panels, Cast brass drawer pulls, Keyhole escutcheons, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

An 18th-century French commode typically features sophisticated cabinetry, elegant proportions, and fine joinery, reflecting the transition from ornate baroque styles to more restrained neoclassical designs.

These pieces were traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut or oak, often finished with decorative veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast bronze or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through construction hallmarks such as hand-cut dovetails, tool marks on internal secondary woods, oxidisation appropriate to age, and traditional hand-applied finishes.

An antique commode provides a grounding focal point in a modern space, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls or paired with contemporary abstract art to create a layered aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wooden surface.
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