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Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
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Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

19th century
Sold 17 February 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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A particularly good example of a French Louis Philippe commode in burr walnut with a very tight burr, this is a step above the normal examples.l come across With a set of five oak lined drawers all with their original brass locks, sitting on original nicely shaped bracket feet , and with a grey and white St. Anne marble to the top. Fabulous warm colour. This has been cleaned and waxed and all drawers made to run well.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121036
Description
A particularly good example of a French Louis Philippe commode in burr walnut with a very tight burr, this is a step above the normal examples.
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l come across With a set of five oak lined drawers all with their original brass locks, sitting on original nicely shaped bracket feet , and with a grey and white St.
Youlls Antiques

Anne marble to the top. Fabulous warm colour. This has been cleaned and waxed and all drawers made to run well.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121036
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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A front-facing view of a polished burr walnut Louis Philippe commode featuring a grey marble top and four horizontal drawers with escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A front-facing view of a polished burr walnut Louis Philippe commode featuring a grey marble top and four horizontal drawers with escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

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A front-facing view of a polished burr walnut Louis Philippe commode featuring a grey marble top and four horizontal drawers with escutcheons.
Burr walnut Louis Philippe commode
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A front-facing view of a polished burr walnut Louis Philippe commode featuring a grey marble top and four horizontal drawers with escutcheons.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Marble, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured burr walnut veneer, Fitted marble top, Concealed top drawer, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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A Louis Philippe commode is a 19th-century French chest of drawers characterised by restrained classical proportions, understated elegance, a prominent top drawer, and minimal ornamentation that lets the wood grain take centre stage.

These pieces typically feature solid oak or pine secondary framing with decorative wood veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or fruitwood applied to the exterior, frequently topped with a heavy slab of grey or white marble.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, traditional veneer application, original key escutcheons, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A traditional wooden commode functions effectively as a grounding focal point in contemporary spaces, paired with modern minimalist lighting or abstract art to create a balanced mix of historical and current design elements.

Maintenance requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying quality beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the delicate veneer from drying out or cracking.
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