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Superb 19th.c. French Commode Chest of Drawers
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
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Superb 19th.c. French Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A very good quality 19th.C. French marble top commode stamped N.E.Cornet. Of shallow breakfront form with beautifully book matched veneers and 2 graduated drawers with a marquetry panel of inlaid flowers, original gilded handles, escutcheon and working lock with key. The rounded corners having ormolu mounts and inlaid stiles leading to cabriole legs with ormolu sabots. The sides with matching book matched veneers set within banded inlay above the shaped apron. The stunning brown and white variegated marble top with thumb moulded edge and follows the outline of the base including the rounded corners and shallow breakfront.Condition :- The whole in superb original condition, cleaned and waxed in our own workshops. Good oak linings and dovetailed joints. Dimensions:- Height…33.75’’/ 86cm. Width…38’’/ 96.5cm. Depth…21.5’’/ 54.5cm. Delivery by 2 carriers to most of U.K. £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1167967
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24804
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Description
A very good quality 19th.C. French marble top commode stamped N.E.Cornet.
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Of shallow breakfront form with beautifully book matched veneers and 2 graduated drawers with a marquetry panel of inlaid flowers, original gilded handles, escutcheon and working lock with key.
John Howkins Antiques

The rounded corners having ormolu mounts and inlaid stiles leading to cabriole legs with ormolu sabots. The sides with matching book matched veneers set within banded inlay above the shaped apron. The stunning brown and white variegated marble top with thumb moulded edge and follows the outline of the base including the rounded corners and shallow breakfront.Condition :- The whole in superb original condition, cleaned and waxed in our own workshops. Good oak linings and dovetailed joints. Dimensions:- Height…33.75’’/ 86cm. Width…38’’/ 96.5cm. Depth…21.5’’/ 54.5cm. Delivery by 2 carriers to most of U.K. £75.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1167967
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24804
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A nineteenth-century French Louis XV style commode with a contoured marble top, intricate floral marquetry, twin drawers, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French Louis XV style commode with a contoured marble top, intricate floral marquetry, twin drawers, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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A nineteenth-century French Louis XV style commode with a contoured marble top, intricate floral marquetry, twin drawers, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
Superb 19th.C. French Commode Chest of Drawers
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A nineteenth-century French Louis XV style commode with a contoured marble top, intricate floral marquetry, twin drawers, and cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.
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A French Louis XV style commode is characterized by sinuous lines, cabriole legs, shaped aprons, and expansive veneer work such as marquetry or parquetry. These pieces typically feature gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and are frequently topped with contoured marble slabs.

Cabinetmakers employed hardwoods such as oak or pine for the carcass, overlaid with fine exotic wood veneers including walnut, kingwood, and rosewood. Decorative elements included hand-chased ormolu (gilt-bronze) hardware and quarried marble tops.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-cut wood veneers forming intricate patterns, dovetailed drawer construction, and heavy cast metal mounts secured with period-appropriate screws. The marble top will usually show original underside hand-chiselling or age-consistent wear.

A French commode functions effectively as a focal piece in a contemporary hallway, living room, or master bedroom. Pairing the ornate wooden inlaid facade with clean, neutral walls and modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. Clean the marble top using only pH-neutral cleaners, avoiding acidic substances that can etch the natural stone.
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