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Early 20th Century French Louis Xvi Style Bombe Commode
Youlls Antiques
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£2,750
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Early 20th Century French Louis Xvi Style Bombe Commode

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A fabulous quality 20th century French Louis XVI style Bombe commode made in Kingwood & having 3 drawers with original handles & mounts then topped off with a tripe cut edged marble in shades of umber & off white.

Circa 1920.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1920s.

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SA1133484
Description
A fabulous quality 20th century French Louis XVI style Bombe commode made in Kingwood & having 3 drawers with original handles & mounts then topped off with a tripe cut edged marble in shades of umber & off white.

Circa 1920.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133484
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Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An early 20th-century French bombe commode featuring three drawers with decorative parquetry veneer, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a shaped marble top.
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Bombe Commode
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A French bombe commode is a low chest of drawers originating in the 18th century, distinguished by its outward-curving front and sides. The design originated during the Regence and Louis XV periods to add architectural interest and storage to formal reception rooms and bedchambers.

These commodes are typically constructed from a softwood frame veneered with fine hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, or walnut in parquetry or marquetry patterns. They are traditionally crowned with a shaped marble top and fitted with gilt bronze or brass handles and mounts.

Authentic period or high-quality revival commodes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy cast mounts chiseled with detailed surface decoration, and a solid marble slab fitted precisely to the curved wooden frame. Examining drawer linings, saw marks, and structural timber aging provides further verification of age.

Position the commode as an accent piece in a hallway, dining space, or bedroom against a neutral wall backdrop to highlight the timber grain and metalwork. Pair it with a modern mirror or contemporary artwork above the marble top to create a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Clean the marble surface using a pH-neutral cleaner designed for natural stone to avoid etching. Dust the veneered timber with a soft dry cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish periodically, taking care to avoid getting wax on the gilt metal fittings.
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