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Small French Inlaid Serpentine Commode with Marble
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Small French Inlaid Serpentine Commode with Marble

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · Tom Scott Antiques
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Description

Really super quality and very decorative French Louis XV style kingwood serpentine marble top commode or chest of drawers with all original brass mounts and three working locks with keys, circa 1890.

This decorative commode will look stunning wherever you place it, the rich colour tone of the inlaid kingwood and the brass contrasting make this a statement piece, although on a small scale.

Wonderful piece of French antique furniture and in great condition.

Measuring:

32 1/2 inches or 82.5 cm high

31 1/2 inches or 80 cm wide

20 inches or 51 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Marble Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125652
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Really super quality and very decorative French Louis XV style kingwood serpentine marble top commode or chest of drawers with all original brass mounts and three working locks with keys, circa 1890.
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This decorative commode will look stunning wherever you place it, the rich colour tone of the inlaid kingwood and the brass contrasting make this a statement piece, although on a small scale.
Tom Scott Antiques

Wonderful piece of French antique furniture and in great condition.

Measuring:

32 1/2 inches or 82.5 cm high

31 1/2 inches or 80 cm wide

20 inches or 51 cm deep

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Inlaid Marble Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125652
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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A small French serpentine commode featuring inlaid wood veneers, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and a mottled dark marble top.
Small French inlaid serpentine commode with marble
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A small French serpentine commode featuring inlaid wood veneers, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and a mottled dark marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Geometric inlay, Cast brass mounts
  • SizeH 82.5 cm (32 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Originating in the late 17th century, the French commode evolved from a low chest of drawers into a highly ornate, decorative piece of furniture often associated with Louis XV, Louis XVI, and transitional neoclassical periods, characterised by serpentine fronts and cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces typically feature a carcase of oak or pine veneered with exotic woods such as kingwood, tulipwood, or mahogany, often enhanced with parquetry or marquetry patterns, and topped with shaped marble slabs and cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts.

Identification relies on inspecting the interior construction for hand-cut dovetails, traditional tool marks, shrinkage patterns in the timber, and the quality of the bronze or brass mounts, which should show age-appropriate oxidisation and hand-chased details.

A French commode adds character as a focal point in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, pairing well with contemporary minimalist art or lighting to create a sophisticated balance between antique texture and modern simplicity.

Preserve antique wood by maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and protecting the marble top from acidic spills using coasters and gentle pH-neutral cleaners.
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