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Antique French Flame Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers with Verde Alpi Marble Top C.1860
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Antique French Flame Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers with Verde Alpi Marble Top C.1860

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Old Cinema
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An antique French chest of drawers in flame mahogany, c.1860, with a Verde Alpi marble top. The design incorporates four full-width drawers, each with oak-lined interiors and round wooden pulls, framed by applied mouldings. A circular panel with key escutcheon centres the upper frieze drawer, while the plinth base conceals a fifth hidden drawer, a feature often found in 19th-century French cabinetry. The richly figured mahogany veneers emphasise symmetry and depth, complemented by the contrasting dark green marble top with pale veining, a durable and decorative surface typical of the period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this French Flame Mahogany Commode to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175521
Dealers Internal Reference
47682
Description
An antique French chest of drawers in flame mahogany, c.1860, with a Verde Alpi marble top.
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The design incorporates four full-width drawers, each with oak-lined interiors and round wooden pulls, framed by applied mouldings.
The Old Cinema

A circular panel with key escutcheon centres the upper frieze drawer, while the plinth base conceals a fifth hidden drawer, a feature often found in 19th-century French cabinetry. The richly figured mahogany veneers emphasise symmetry and depth, complemented by the contrasting dark green marble top with pale veining, a durable and decorative surface typical of the period.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this French Flame Mahogany Commode to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175521
Dealers Internal Ref
47682
The Old Cinema
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Archive I A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Flame Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers with Verde Alpi Marble Top C.1860

Archive II A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top.
Archive V A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View IX
Archive X A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View X
Archive XI A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top. View XII
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A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top.
Antique French Flame Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers with Verde Alpi Marble Top c.1860
Ref: SA1175521
A rectangular antique French commode featuring book-matched flame mahogany veneer, four full-width drawers, a central key escutcheon, and a green marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Green marble top, Central key escutcheon, Boxwood stringing
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Mid-19th-century French commodes typically feature clean, architectural lines, substantial proportions, and an emphasis on the rich grain of exotic veneers such as flame mahogany, frequently topped with contrasting marble.

These pieces were constructed using solid oak or pine secondary woods as a structural carcass, expertly faced with book-matched flame mahogany veneers and fitted with heavy slab marble tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, traditional hand-planed secondary timbers, iron or brass lock mechanisms, and natural ageing characteristics within the timber grain.

Pair the rich wood tones and cool marble surface with minimalist contemporary art and modern lighting to create a sophisticated balance between historical gravitas and clean-lined modernity.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood, and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber shrinkage.
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