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Rare Pair French Commode Chests of Drawers
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Rare Pair French Commode Chests of Drawers

1900 - 1920
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A lovely pair of French Commode Chest of Drawers. Of excellent quality and made from solid Oak dating to around 1890/1900. Solid oak drawer linings and panelled backs. All the drawers run smoothly and the locks work keys present. Nice crisp carved decoration adorns the fronts, we have bleached them for a lighter look and it really makes them stand out. In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Height 96 cm

Width 106 cm

Depth 58 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair French Oak Commodes to the 1900s.

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SA1124415
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Description
A lovely pair of French Commode Chest of Drawers. Of excellent quality and made from solid Oak dating to around 1890/1900. Solid oak drawer linings and panelled backs. All the drawers run smoothly and the locks work keys present.
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Nice crisp carved decoration adorns the fronts, we have bleached them for a lighter look and it really makes them stand out.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors

In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Height 96 cm

Width 106 cm

Depth 58 cm

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair French Oak Commodes to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124415
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A pair of light oak French Provincial three-drawer commodes featuring carved serpentine drawer fronts, rococo brass escutcheons, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A pair of light oak French Provincial three-drawer commodes featuring carved serpentine drawer fronts, rococo brass escutcheons, and cabriole legs.

Rare Pair French Commode Chests of Drawers

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A pair of light oak French Provincial three-drawer commodes featuring carved serpentine drawer fronts, rococo brass escutcheons, and cabriole legs.
Rare Pair French Commode Chests of Drawers
Ref: SA1124415
A pair of light oak French Provincial three-drawer commodes featuring carved serpentine drawer fronts, rococo brass escutcheons, and cabriole legs.
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A French Provincial commode is a regional interpretation of Parisian furniture styles, crafted primarily in native hardwoods like oak, walnut, or fruitwood. They feature practical storage solutions combined with decorative elements such as serpentine drawer fronts, carved aprons, and slender cabriole legs.

Traditional French commodes utilize solid mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-dovetailed drawer boxes. Solid timber panels were traditionally fitted within floating frame structures to accommodate natural timber expansion and contraction over time.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, and historical wear consistent with age. Cabinetmaker marks or regional design variations in the carving and apron profile also help verify authenticity.

A matching pair of commodes can be positioned as grand flankers beside a bed, positioned on either side of a fireplace, or placed in a wide entrance hallway. Their warm timber tones create visual balance when contrasted with clean contemporary lines and neutral paint palettes.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep pieces away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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