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French Mahogany Louis XVI Marble Top Commode
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French Mahogany Louis XVI Marble Top Commode

19th century
Sold 29 December 2025 · French Antique Warehouse
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Description

An attractive Louis XVI commode with a marble top, this mahogany chest of drawers dates to around 1800 and is a smaller size than many. It will make a wonderful storage solution, along with providing a good display surface for anything from a silver candelabra to a bronze sculpture.

- Loose grey marble top with some tiny fossils visible.

- 3 drawers.

- Fluted side columns are topped with decorated brass plates.

- Coffered sides.

- Decorative brass throughout, including beading on the drawer fronts.

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There are some small and unobtrusive nibbles to the marble edges, particularly along the back and to the front right corner, with light scratching across the top surface. Some minor wear damage to the front edge of the support frame beneath the top drawer is only slightly visible as nibbling when the drawer is closed flush. Locks are present, but no key is available.

Date: Circa 1800

Material: Mahogany

Origin: France

Height – 84 cm

Width – 112 cm

Depth – 52 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183209
Dealers Internal Reference
S4DZST4603
Description
An attractive Louis XVI commode with a marble top, this mahogany chest of drawers dates to around 1800 and is a smaller size than many.
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It will make a wonderful storage solution, along with providing a good display surface for anything from a silver candelabra to a bronze sculpture.
French Antique Warehouse
fig 1. A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a grey marble top, brass drawer mounts, drop handles, and tapered fluted legs.
fig 1. French Mahogany Louis XVI Marble Top Commode

Loose grey marble top with some tiny fossils visible.

3 drawers.

Fluted side columns are topped with decorated brass plates.

Coffered sides.

Decorative brass throughout, including beading on the drawer fronts.

fig 2. A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a grey marble top, brass drawer mounts, drop handles, and tapered fluted legs.
fig 2. French Mahogany Louis XVI Marble Top Commode

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. There are some small and unobtrusive nibbles to the marble edges, particularly along the back and to the front right corner, with light scratching across the top surface. Some minor wear damage to the front edge of the support frame beneath the top drawer is only slightly visible as nibbling when the drawer is closed flush. Locks are present, but no key is available.

Date: Circa 1800

Material: Mahogany

Origin: France

Height – 84 cm

Width – 112 cm

Depth – 52 cm

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183209
Dealers Internal Ref
S4DZST4603
French Antique Warehouse
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive II A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a grey marble top, brass drawer mounts, drop handles, and tapered fluted legs. View II
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Sutton on Trent
Newark
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

Under appointment only.
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 4
Items Sold 780
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Location: Sutton on Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, , Under appointment only.
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A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a grey marble top, brass drawer mounts, drop handles, and tapered fluted legs.
French Mahogany Louis XVI Marble Top Commode
Ref: SA1183209
A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a grey marble top, brass drawer mounts, drop handles, and tapered fluted legs.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsFluted tapered legs, Ormolu brass mounts, Marble top slab, Drop handle pulls
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century, marked by a return to classical neoclassical proportions, straight lines, geometric symmetry, and restrained ornamentation inspired by archaeological discoveries at Pompeii.

These pieces typically feature a solid oak or pine secondary wood carcass, veneered in figured mahogany, accented with fire-gilded or cast brass mounts and escutcheons, and topped with a fitted slab of natural marble.

Authenticity is evaluated through hand-cut dovetail joinery in the drawer construction, hand-forged or cast bronze hardware, tool marks on the marble underside, and the natural oxidisation and patina of the timber consistent with age.

A traditional commode provides a sophisticated anchor when paired with minimalist modern art, contemporary lighting, or clean-lined upholstery, creating a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current design.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels between 45% and 55% to prevent veneer cracking, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoid silicone-based polishes, and use coasters on the marble top to prevent acid etching from liquids.
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