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Louis XVI Walnut & Fruitwood Commode
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Louis XVI Walnut & Fruitwood Commode

18th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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An 18th Century walnut & fruitwood inlaid commode having two drawers with parquetry detail & retaining their original handles & supported on square tapered legs.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Walnut Fruitwood Commode to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096129
Description
An 18th Century walnut & fruitwood inlaid commode having two drawers with parquetry detail & retaining their original handles & supported on square tapered legs.
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Walnut Fruitwood Commode to the 18th Century.

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096129
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An antique rectangular walnut and fruitwood commode featuring tapered legs, geometric inlay panels, and brass drawer pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular walnut and fruitwood commode featuring tapered legs, geometric inlay panels, and brass drawer pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Louis XVI Walnut & Fruitwood Commode

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An antique rectangular walnut and fruitwood commode featuring tapered legs, geometric inlay panels, and brass drawer pulls.
Louis XVI Walnut & Fruitwood Commode
Ref: SA1096129
An antique rectangular walnut and fruitwood commode featuring tapered legs, geometric inlay panels, and brass drawer pulls.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Geometric inlay, Brass ring pulls, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

The Louis XVI style is characterised by a shift away from rococo curves towards neoclassical symmetry, featuring straight lines, geometric proportions, and architectural motifs inspired by classical antiquity.

Cabinetmakers typically used native and exotic hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and fruitwood, often incorporating contrasting veneers and marquetry patterns alongside cast brass mounts.

Authenticity is assessed through construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks on secondary timbers, period-appropriate hardware, and the natural patina developed over centuries.

A period commode provides a focal point when contrasted against minimalist walls and contemporary lighting, serving as a functional storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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