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Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes
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Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes

19th century
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A Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes.

These beautiful commodes have a very contemporary look due to the use of relatively pale woods for most of their veneered construction. The contrast between pale elm and panels of burr elm of exceptional figure give them a striking look. The tops of the commodes have beautiful bookmatched panels of burr elm, other panels of the same wood are set in to the sides of each commode and the drawer fronts. The architectural columns either side of the drawer fronts are ebonised with ormolu capitals and bases bringing another interesting contrast to the design.

A very interesting pair of commodes that will work in traditional and contemporary settings.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Burr Elm Commodes to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147388
Dealers Internal Reference
3822
Description
A Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes.
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These beautiful commodes have a very contemporary look due to the use of relatively pale woods for most of their veneered construction.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The contrast between pale elm and panels of burr elm of exceptional figure give them a striking look. The tops of the commodes have beautiful bookmatched panels of burr elm, other panels of the same wood are set in to the sides of each commode and the drawer fronts. The architectural columns either side of the drawer fronts are ebonised with ormolu capitals and bases bringing another interesting contrast to the design.

A very interesting pair of commodes that will work in traditional and contemporary settings.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Burr Elm Commodes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147388
Dealers Internal Ref
3822
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A pair of 19th-century French Empire burr elm commodes with ebonised flank columns and brass keyhole escutcheons on three drawers each.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Empire burr elm commodes with ebonised flank columns and brass keyhole escutcheons on three drawers each.

Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes

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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
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Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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A pair of 19th-century French Empire burr elm commodes with ebonised flank columns and brass keyhole escutcheons on three drawers each.
Pair of 19th Century French Burr Elm Commodes
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A pair of 19th-century French Empire burr elm commodes with ebonised flank columns and brass keyhole escutcheons on three drawers each.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBurr Elm, Ebonised Wood, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBurr veneer drawer fronts, Ebonised flank columns, Brass escutcheons, Square block feet
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This pair of 19th-century French Empire commodes consists of two chests of drawers constructed from pale elm, burr elm veneer, ebonised wood, and brass. Each commode features a rectangular top, two small upper drawers, and two long lower drawers with distinctive figured grain patterns. The drawer fronts, sides, and top panels display bookmatched burr elm veneers with brass keyhole escutcheons shaped like shields. Flanking the drawer sections are ebonised vertical columns with metal capitals and bases, resting upon square block feet. Each commode measures 96 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 64 cm deep. These pieces work well in both traditional and contemporary domestic interiors. They suit placement in a bedroom, living room, or hallway as practical storage units that double as display surfaces. The warm golden brown timber tones and dark architectural accents integrate smoothly with various interior colour schemes and furnishing layouts.

FAQs

A French commode is a low cabinet or chest of drawers designed for storage, which evolved through the 18th and 19th centuries. Pieces finished in burr elm feature veneer cut from tree burls, creating complex, natural swirl grain patterns across the exterior surfaces.

19th-century French commodes feature timber carcases veneered with fine woods such as burr elm, mahogany, or walnut. Internal drawer linings are frequently made of oak or pine, while exterior details often incorporate brass escutcheons and ebonised architectural columns.

Authentic 19th-century commodes display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, period-appropriate iron locks with brass escutcheons, and visible hand-planing marks on rear panels and interior surfaces. Wood shrinkage lines along the timber side panels also indicate genuine age.

A pair of commodes can be placed symmetrically flanking a grand fireplace, positioned in a wide hallway, or used as large bedside tables in a master bedroom suite. The natural timber figuring provides texture and visual weight alongside contemporary wall paint shades and neutral upholstery.

Keep burr elm furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Regular dusting with a clean microfiber cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish maintains the wood moisture balance and surface gloss.
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