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Early 19th Century Scrubbed Oak Commode
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Early 19th Century Scrubbed Oak Commode

19th century
Description

Great example of an early 19th Century French scrubbed oak commode/chest of drawers.

Circa 1820s from the provenance region with original brass handles and charming carved decoration. This table has been washed and scrubbed to give this piece a contemporary feel.

H

: 99 cm (39")

W

: 122 cm (49")

D

: 56 cm (22 1/16")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Scrubbed Oak French Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1111101
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Mha0531/4021/4022
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Description
Great example of an early 19th Century French scrubbed oak commode/chest of drawers.

Circa 1820s from the provenance region with original brass handles and charming carved decoration. This table has been washed and scrubbed to give this piece a contemporary feel.

H

: 99 cm (39")

W

: 122 cm (49")

D

: 56 cm (22 1/16")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Scrubbed Oak French Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111101
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha0531/4021/4022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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An early 19th-century scrubbed oak commode featuring three hand-carved drawers decorated with floral basket motifs and brass swing handles.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRUBBED OAK COMMODE
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A commode is a low cabinet or chest of drawers introduced in 17th-century France, designed to sit against a wall. Regional provincial versions often featured solid oak construction with detailed hand-carving reflecting classical architectural styles adapted for country residences.

Traditional 19th-century oak commodes feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid oak drawer linings, hand-carved relief panels, and cast brass hardware. A scrubbed or bleached finish was frequently used to strip older varnishes and highlight the natural wood grain.

Authentic early 19th-century pieces display signs of hand-planing on rear timber panels, slightly irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass handles exhibiting surface oxidisation, and visible structural wear around the drawer runners and base feet.

A scrubbed oak commode provides natural texture in neutral or contemporary interiors. Position it beneath modern artwork or a gilded mirror, pairing the textured wood tone with simple ceramic accessories and minimalist lighting to create visual balance.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth. To protect scrubbed oak without darkening its light finish, apply a thin coat of neutral clear beeswax sparingly, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or moisture exposure.
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