Pair of early 20th Century French painted oak commodes. 1930.

Internal reference: H

Code: 9158

Dimensions:

W: 48" (121.9 cm)

H: 35.5" (90.2 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Commode Pair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1178741

Dealers Internal Reference

9158

Description

Pair of early 20th Century French painted oak commodes. 1930.

Internal reference: H

Code: 9158

Dimensions:

W: 48" (121.9 cm)

H: 35.5" (90.2 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Commode Pair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1178741

Dealers Internal Ref

9158

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A pair of light cream painted French commodes featuring three drawers each, detailed with brass handles, carved apron shells, and cabriole legs.

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Arcadia Antiques

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Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

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First introduced in the late seventeenth century, the French commode evolved during the Louis XIV and Louis XV periods as a decorative yet utilitarian chest of drawers designed to stand against a wall.

Authentic French commodes were generally crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, often finished with distressed paint work and adorned with cast brass or bronze hardware.

Key features include curved serpentine or bombe fronts, cabriole legs ending in whorl feet, carved apron detailing such as rocaille shells, and moulded drawer fronts with ornate handle backplates.

A pair can be placed on either side of a bed as grand nightstands or positioned symmetrically on a focal wall beneath framed artwork to frame a doorway or fireplace alcove.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the painted finish and brass fittings without causing moisture damage.