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French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode
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French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode

19th century
Sold 24 November 2025 · French Antique Warehouse
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Description

A desirable example of a French 19th century commode in cherry wood with a loose marble top, this is a quality piece of antique furniture. It continues to provide a functional and attractive storage solution as a chest of drawers, along with a great display surface for silver, art or flowers.

- Grey marble with white veining and pinkish tones, lighter in colour towards the right side.

- 3 drawers.

- Canted corners, with fluted pilasters and a carved flower motif at the top.

- Tapered, fluted legs.

- No locks, with faux escutcheons.

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There are minor nibbles at the marble edges, predominantly along the back and at the right front corner, but these are small and unobtrusive. Some signs of historical woodworm are present, particularly in the drawer bases.

Date: Circa 1880

Material: Cherry Wood

Origin: France

Height – 89 cm

Width – 133 cm

Depth – 65 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Cherry Wood Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1180268
Dealers Internal Reference
S4DZST4602
Description
A desirable example of a French 19th century commode in cherry wood with a loose marble top, this is a quality piece of antique furniture.
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It continues to provide a functional and attractive storage solution as a chest of drawers, along with a great display surface for silver, art or flowers.
French Antique Warehouse
fig 1. A rectangular wooden commode featuring a grey marble top, three horizontal drawers with brass drop handles, and turned tapered legs.
fig 1. French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode

Grey marble with white veining and pinkish tones, lighter in colour towards the right side.

3 drawers.

Canted corners, with fluted pilasters and a carved flower motif at the top.

Tapered, fluted legs.

No locks, with faux escutcheons.

fig 2. A rectangular wooden commode featuring a grey marble top, three horizontal drawers with brass drop handles, and turned tapered legs.
fig 2. French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There are minor nibbles at the marble edges, predominantly along the back and at the right front corner, but these are small and unobtrusive. Some signs of historical woodworm are present, particularly in the drawer bases.

Date: Circa 1880

Material: Cherry Wood

Origin: France

Height – 89 cm

Width – 133 cm

Depth – 65 cm

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Cherry Wood Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180268
Dealers Internal Ref
S4DZST4602
French Antique Warehouse
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A rectangular wooden commode featuring a grey marble top, three horizontal drawers with brass drop handles, and turned tapered legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode

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French Antique Warehouse
Telephone 07774 220 207
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Sutton on Trent
Newark
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

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A rectangular wooden commode featuring a grey marble top, three horizontal drawers with brass drop handles, and turned tapered legs.
French Cherry Wood Marble Topped Commode
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A rectangular wooden commode featuring a grey marble top, three horizontal drawers with brass drop handles, and turned tapered legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialCherry Wood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned tapered legs, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Fluted corner pilasters
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Originating in France during the late 17th century, the commode evolved from a chest or low cupboard into a sophisticated piece of freestanding furniture designed primarily for storage in domestic bedchambers and reception rooms.

Traditional commodes are constructed using solid timber frames such as cherry, oak, or walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, mortise and tenon joinery, and natural stone or marble slabs fitted to the top surface.

Authentic pieces are identified through inspection of construction marks, hand-carved details, period-appropriate brass hardware, irregular dovetailing indicative of hand tools, and natural ageing characteristics within the timber and marble.

A marble-topped commode functions effectively as a focal storage piece when paired with minimalist modern decor, neutral walls, and functional lighting or decorative ceramics placed upon the stone surface to create visual contrast.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent wood fading, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate natural beeswax finishes.
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