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French Satinwood Commode Chest of Drawers
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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French Satinwood Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A wonderful French satinwood parquetry commode chest of three drawers, with gilt bronze mounts, and wonderful Breche d'Alep marble top, oak lined throughout, with original working key, in excellent overall condition.

35.5" high

39.25" wide

20" depth

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Satinwood Commode Chest to the 1880s.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

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We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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A wonderful French satinwood parquetry commode chest of three drawers, with gilt bronze mounts, and wonderful Breche d'Alep marble top, oak lined throughout, with original working key, in excellent overall condition.
fig 1. A French satinwood commode chest featuring herringbone parquetry veneer, a variegated marble top, and decorative gilt-bronze mounts.
fig 1. French Satinwood Commode Chest of Drawers

35.5" high

39.25" wide

20" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Satinwood Commode Chest to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A French satinwood commode chest featuring herringbone parquetry veneer, a variegated marble top, and decorative gilt-bronze mounts.
French Satinwood Commode Chest of Drawers
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A French satinwood commode is a low, wide chest of drawers originating in 18th-century France, defined by its satinwood veneers, geometric parquetry or marquetry patterns, and decorative brass or ormolu fittings.

These chests typically feature an oak or pine carcass veneered with woods such as satinwood, rosewood, or kingwood, topped with a shaped marble slab and fitted with cast ormolu mounts.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed secondary timbers on drawer bottoms and back panels, heavy cast-bronze mounts held by original bolts, and hand-chiselled undertones on the marble slab.

Position the piece as a focal feature in a hallway or living space, balancing its elaborate parquetry with neutral wall paint, understated ceramics, and contemporary artwork.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer movement. Clean the marble surface using pH-neutral stone cleaners, avoiding acidic formulas.
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