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19th Century French Marquetry Commode

19th century
Sold 30 December 2025 · Camden Antiques
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A splendid late 19th century French marquetry commode. Very well constructed in the Louis XV style. Kingwood and walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. Of serpentine , bombe form. Decorated throughout with floral marquetry inlay in boxwood, satinwood, mahogany and burr yew. Unusually this commode has marquetry to the top (instead of the more common marble top). The top is surrounded with a solid brass gallery. The rest of the chest is adorned with crisply cast ormolu mounts. With a series of 2 drawers (both lockable, key supplied). Cleaned and waxed in our workshops , this charming commode is offered for sale in very good condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 120cms

Depth 53cms

Height 86cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185020
Dealers Internal Reference
18343
Description
A splendid late 19th century French marquetry commode. Very well constructed in the Louis XV style. Kingwood and walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. Of serpentine , bombe form. Decorated throughout with floral marquetry inlay in boxwood, satinwood, mahogany and burr yew. Unusually this commode has marquetry to the top (instead of the more common marble top). The top is surrounded with a solid brass gallery. The rest of the chest is adorned with crisply cast ormolu mounts. With a series of 2 drawers (both lockable, key supplied).
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Cleaned and waxed in our workshops , this charming commode is offered for sale in very good condition, ready to go straight into the home.
Camden Antiques

Dimensions:

Width 120cms

Depth 53cms

Height 86cms

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185020
Dealers Internal Ref
18343
Camden Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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BN18 9PY
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A serpentine-fronted 19th-century French commode featuring intricate floral marquetry and gilt brass mounts.
19th Century French Marquetry Commode
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWalnut, Various Fruitwoods, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Serpentine front, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

This style is characterised by intricate wood-inlay patterns depicting floral or geometric motifs, often drawing inspiration from earlier Louis XV and Louis XVI designs with serpentine fronts and curved cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces typically feature a carcase of oak or pine veneered with exotic and native hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, and satinwood, assembled using traditional hand-cut dovetails and hand-cast gilt bronze or brass mounts.

Authentication involves examining the underside and drawer linings for hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetailing, natural ageing of the wood and veneers, and the quality of the cast bronze hardware rather than modern mass-produced fixings.

It functions effectively as a focal point in a living room or hallway, paired with contemporary minimalist artwork or a simple mirror to balance the ornate detail of the wood inlay.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional traditional beeswax polish, and avoiding synthetic cleaning agents to protect the delicate veneer.
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