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18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode
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18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

18th century
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An 18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode with Marble Top.

This commode is a restrained example of the French rococo, having serpentine front but straight, panelled sides. Executed throughout in cherrywood, with good quality timbers on the drawer fronts. The piece has a shaped marble top with a moulded edge that follows the shape of the commode below. The apron is shaped and moulded. Standing on carved hoof feet and is mounted in ormolu on the shaped sides. The drawer pulls and escutcheon plates are also of ormolu

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1163534
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3837
Description
An 18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode with Marble Top.
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This commode is a restrained example of the French rococo, having serpentine front but straight, panelled sides.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Executed throughout in cherrywood, with good quality timbers on the drawer fronts. The piece has a shaped marble top with a moulded edge that follows the shape of the commode below. The apron is shaped and moulded. Standing on carved hoof feet and is mounted in ormolu on the shaped sides. The drawer pulls and escutcheon plates are also of ormolu

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163534
Dealers Internal Ref
3837
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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An 18th-century French cherrywood serpentine commode featuring two drawers with brass handles, ormolu mounts on the corners, cabriole legs, and a white marble top.
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Archive I An 18th-century French cherrywood serpentine commode featuring two drawers with brass handles, ormolu mounts on the corners, cabriole legs, and a white marble top.

18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

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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

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An 18th-century French cherrywood serpentine commode featuring two drawers with brass handles, ormolu mounts on the corners, cabriole legs, and a white marble top.
18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode
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An 18th-century French cherrywood serpentine commode featuring two drawers with brass handles, ormolu mounts on the corners, cabriole legs, and a white marble top.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialCherrywood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Marble top
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This 18th century French commode is executed in warm brown cherrywood with a shaped white marble top, reflecting the Louis XV style. The serpentine front contains two drawers fitted with brass ormolu pulls, escutcheon plates, and decorative corner mounts, while the straight panelled sides and shaped, moulded apron complete the structure. The piece stands on carved hoof feet, showcasing good quality timbers on the drawer fronts. Measuring 79 cm high, 116 cm wide and 67 cm deep, it provides practical storage surface dimensions. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers functions well in a bedroom, hallway or living area as a sophisticated storage surface. The marble top offers a durable display area for lamps, decorative objects or framed photographs, while the twin drawers organise clothing, linens or household accessories. The restraint in the rococo design allows the chest to sit comfortably in both traditional and transitional interior schemes, bringing classic French character to everyday spaces.

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Emerging during the Louis XV period, the serpentine commode is characterised by a sweeping, curved front facade and elegant cabriole legs. Designed as a prominent storage piece for noble interiors, it showcases fine cabinetmaking techniques and curvilinear silhouettes typical of the Rococo aesthetic.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised native hardwoods such as cherrywood, walnut, or fruitwood, often topped with a thick slab of carved marble. Decorative elements were typically enhanced with gilded bronze ormolu mounts and escutcheons, securing mortise-and-tenon joints and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-forged iron hardware or cast brass mounts, and natural shrinkage or irregularities on unexposed timber surfaces. The underside and backboards usually exhibit hand-planed marks and original pegged joinery rather than modern screws or machine nails.

Positioning a serpentine commode in an entryway, dining space, or bedroom creates a focal point that contrasts warm timber tones against contemporary decor. Pairing the piece with a sleek modern mirror or abstract artwork above highlights the contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners. Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral cleaner designed for natural stone, ensuring spills are wiped immediately to prevent staining or etching.
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