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18th Century Louis Xv Period Walnut Commode
Anthony Short Antiques
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18th Century Louis Xv Period Walnut Commode

18th century
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Charming 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Crossbow Commode

This mid-18th-century walnut French provincial commode from the Louis XV period is a stunning piece. It features three levels and has a rectangular, shaped moulded, serpentine overhanging top above three long, moulded drawers. The drawer fronts are beautifully characterized by hand-carved relief outlines, adding to its charm.

The ornate foliate brass hardware is original, ensuring smooth operation for each drawer. The piece is finished with a shaped apron and showcases a rich, warm patina that enhances its historical appeal.

This 18th-century commode, referred to as "in arbalète" (crossbow), features drawer fronts decorated with scalloped cartouches and rounded anterior uprights, the sides with panelling, all raised upon cabriole scrolled feet. It retains its period brass handles and keyholes, complete with working locks and a key. Originating from Provence, this commode beautifully captures the craftsmanship of the 18th century.

Height 99cm (39.0in)

Width 127cm (50.0in)

Depth 57cm (22.4in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Louis Xv Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1155309
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1328
Description
Charming 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Crossbow Commode

This mid-18th-century walnut French provincial commode from the Louis XV period is a stunning piece.

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It features three levels and has a rectangular, shaped moulded, serpentine overhanging top above three long, moulded drawers.
Anthony Short Antiques

The drawer fronts are beautifully characterized by hand-carved relief outlines, adding to its charm.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century French Louis XV walnut commode featuring three carved drawers with rococo brass handles and cabriole legs.
fig 1. 18th Century Louis Xv Period Walnut Commode

The ornate foliate brass hardware is original, ensuring smooth operation for each drawer. The piece is finished with a shaped apron and showcases a rich, warm patina that enhances its historical appeal.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century French Louis XV walnut commode featuring three carved drawers with rococo brass handles and cabriole legs.
fig 2. 18th Century Louis Xv Period Walnut Commode

This 18th-century commode, referred to as "in arbalète" (crossbow), features drawer fronts decorated with scalloped cartouches and rounded anterior uprights, the sides with panelling, all raised upon cabriole scrolled feet. It retains its period brass handles and keyholes, complete with working locks and a key. Originating from Provence, this commode beautifully captures the craftsmanship of the 18th century.

Height 99cm (39.0in)

Width 127cm (50.0in)

Depth 57cm (22.4in)

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Louis Xv Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155309
Dealers Internal Ref
1328
Anthony Short Antiques
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Anthony Short Antiques

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GU28 0AH
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An eighteenth-century French Louis XV walnut commode featuring three carved drawers with rococo brass handles and cabriole legs.
18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV PERIOD WALNUT COMMODE
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Louis XV furniture, prominent during the mid-18th century, is recognised by its emphasis on asymmetry, graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornate Rococo influence. Pieces frequently display naturalistic carvings, serpentine fronts, and decorative gilt-bronze mountings.

Craftsmen of this period primarily utilised solid woods such as walnut, oak, and fruitwood, often adorned with elaborate wood marquetry or veneer. Hardware typically comprised cast brass or bronze ormolu handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature period construction markers, such as hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and historic hand-hammered hardware. Natural signs of age, including historic wood shrinkage and uneven oxidisation on metallic mounts, help confirm authenticity.

A period commode functions as a anchor piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom. Pairing dark, warm timber with contemporary artwork or minimal ceramic decor creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement or fading.
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