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Pretty French 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
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Pretty French 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful French Commode Chest of Drawers, made from Oak and dating to around 1900. The 3 drawers run smoothly, very pretty carved detailing and original handles. Of good quality construction we have bleached it for a lighter look. In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Height 77 cm

Width 103 cm

Depth 51 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Carved Oak Commode to the 1900s.

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SA1188363
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Description
A delightful French Commode Chest of Drawers, made from Oak and dating to around 1900. The 3 drawers run smoothly, very pretty carved detailing and original handles. Of good quality construction we have bleached it for a lighter look. In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Height 77 cm

Width 103 cm

Depth 51 cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Carved Oak Commode to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188363
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A carved light oak French commode with three drawers, ornamental brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A carved light oak French commode with three drawers, ornamental brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.

Pretty French 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers

Archive II A carved light oak French commode with three drawers, ornamental brass drop handles, and cabriole legs. View II
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A carved light oak French commode with three drawers, ornamental brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
Pretty French 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1188363
A carved light oak French commode with three drawers, ornamental brass drop handles, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourLight Oak
  • MotifsCarved scrolls, Cabriole legs, Serpentine apron, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This French provincial commode chest of drawers dates to the 1900 period and is constructed from oak with a bleached light timber finish. The piece contains three horizontal drawers featuring ornate carved scrolls, serpentine aprons, and original brass drop handles alongside decorative metal escutcheons around the keyholes. The exterior shows intricate relief carvings framing the drawer fronts and curved corner mouldings running down the front posts. Four short cabriole legs support the frame, terminating in scroll feet beneath a shaped, carved apron with a central pendant. The dimensions measure 77 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. Practical placement includes living spaces, bedrooms, or hallways as a statement storage unit beneath a mirror or artwork. The natural grain pattern remains visible across the light oak surfaces, complemented by the dark patina of the traditional hardware.

FAQs

A French commode is a wide chest of drawers that originated in early 18th-century France as an elegant storage piece for reception rooms and private quarters.

Traditional French provincial commodes are constructed from regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or fruitwood, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery alongside cast brass or bronze hardware.

Louis XV style commodes display curved serpentine fronts, cabriole legs, carved rococo or foliate details, and period-appropriate cast brass handles and escutcheons.

A French oak commode functions as a focal piece in a hallway or bedroom, layered with contemporary artwork above or ceramic vessels on top to balance classic and modern elements.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax polish periodically, avoiding direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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