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19th Century Burr Elm Marble Topped Commode / Chest of Drawers
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19th Century Burr Elm Marble Topped Commode / Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Description

Very decorative 19th century burr elm commode

French circa 1850’s with original grey marble top , wonderful burr elm veneers

One working key

128 cms wide

96 cms high

56 cms deep

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Commode to the 1850s.

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SA1183612
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha0001/4021/5022
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Description
Very decorative 19th century burr elm commode

French circa 1850’s with original grey marble top , wonderful burr elm veneers

One working key

128 cms wide

96 cms high

56 cms deep

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Commode to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183612
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha0001/4021/5022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century burr elm commode featuring a grey mottled marble top and three long drawers with central key escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Burr Elm Marble Topped Commode / Chest of Drawers

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Merchant House Antiques
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Cotswold and Devon
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Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
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A rectangular 19th-century burr elm commode featuring a grey mottled marble top and three long drawers with central key escutcheons.
19th century Burr Elm marble topped commode / chest of drawers
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A rectangular 19th-century burr elm commode featuring a grey mottled marble top and three long drawers with central key escutcheons.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialBurr Elm, Marble, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr elm veneer, Grey marble top, Key escutcheons, Plinth base

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Originally introduced in France during the late 17th century, the commode evolved from a low cabinet into a sophisticated drawer chest used for storage in elite residential interiors.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid timber frames with decorative wood veneers such as burr elm or mahogany applied to oak or pine carcases, often finished with inset marble slabs.

Authentication involves examining drawer construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, original brass or iron hardware, and the natural ageing of the wood veneer.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight the grain pattern of the wood, and style the marble surface with minimalist ceramics, bronze objects, or a simple table lamp.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, and avoiding placement near direct heat sources or moisture.
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