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French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
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French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Rumble Antiques
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Top quality French Empire commode in superb condition c. 1840. With a detachable marble top above a mahogany chest, the three long drawers have finely figured flame mahogany veneers on oak lined drawers and carcass. All the drawers can be locked with the key. The attention to detail is second to none with beautifully wrought brassware.

For more photos or a more detailed condition report on any of these pieces please contact us any time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Rumble Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1114014
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french empire
Description
Top quality French Empire commode in superb condition c. 1840.
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With a detachable marble top above a mahogany chest, the three long drawers have finely figured flame mahogany veneers on oak lined drawers and carcass.
Rumble Antiques

All the drawers can be locked with the key. The attention to detail is second to none with beautifully wrought brassware.

For more photos or a more detailed condition report on any of these pieces please contact us any time.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Rumble Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114014
Dealers Internal Ref
french empire
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Rumble Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Town and country furniture especially early walnut

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A 19th-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a white marble top, three large drawers with gilt-bronze wreath handles, and flanking columns topped with ormolu accents.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a white marble top, three large drawers with gilt-bronze wreath handles, and flanking columns topped with ormolu accents.

French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

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Telephone 01736 810033 or 07778 917300
Location
Tregonebris Old Farm
Sancreed
Penzance
Cornwall
TR208RQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rumbleantiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 36
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A 19th-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a white marble top, three large drawers with gilt-bronze wreath handles, and flanking columns topped with ormolu accents.
French Empire commode Chest of drawers
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A 19th-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a white marble top, three large drawers with gilt-bronze wreath handles, and flanking columns topped with ormolu accents.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Ormolu mounts, Flanking columns, Ring handles
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This 19th-century French Empire commode is a chest of drawers made from flame mahogany, marble, and ormolu. The piece has a dark brown timber finish with a white top and golden metallic hardware, complemented by turned columns flanking the drawers and rounded feet at the base. Three large drawers sit below the top surface, fitted with drop ring handles and escutcheons finished in gilt-bronze wreaths. The commode measures 92 cm high, 131 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, providing substantial storage capacity. In a modern interior, this chest of drawers suits placement in a bedroom, a grand hallway, or a living room to hold linens, clothing, or decorative accessories. The classic neoclassical style integrates well into traditional or transitional home schemes, offering a functional surface on top for lamps, framed photographs, or vases while keeping everyday items organized within the drawers.

FAQs

Developed during Napoleon Bonapartes reign in the early 19th century, French Empire furniture is defined by Neoclassical architectural forms, symmetrical silhouettes, rich wood veneers like flame mahogany, and gilded bronze mounts featuring classical motifs.

Authentic French Empire commodes typically feature flame mahogany or walnut veneers laid over oak frames, topped with grey or white marble slabs, and decorated with chased ormolu or brass handles and column capitals.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-sawn wood construction, heavy solid marble tops without modern machine polishing, hand-cast brass or bronze fittings, and hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers.

Placing a French Empire commode in a hallway or bedroom creates a focal point; anchor it with contemporary artwork directly above and pair it with minimalist brass lighting to balance its classical visual weight.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax along the grain, while cleaning the marble top using a neutral cleaner to prevent staining or surface etching.
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