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Beautiful French Mahogany Commode C1930
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Beautiful French Mahogany Commode C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 February 2026 · Swag Antiques
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Description

While it dates to roughly 1930, the style of this beautiful commode is a direct homage to the Louis XVI (Neoclassical) period of the late 18th century.

The "trompe l'oeil" (trick of the eye) drawer configuration —where three long drawers are disguised as six smaller ones—is a classic French cabinet making technique.

It provides the practical storage of a wide commode while maintaining the delicate, symmetrical proportions required by Neoclassical aesthetics. This is achieved using vertical brass "reeds" in the center of the drawer fronts making the commode appear elegant and architectural.

It is a quality piece, made of mahogany , with a lovely thick marble top and beautiful gilded brass fittings. All three locks are working with their keys.

130cm long x 54cm (deep to roundel) x 86cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Commode to the 1930s.

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SA1188412
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While it dates to roughly 1930, the style of this beautiful commode is a direct homage to the Louis XVI (Neoclassical) period of the late 18th century.
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The "trompe l'oeil" (trick of the eye) drawer configuration —where three long drawers are disguised as six smaller ones—is a classic French cabinet making technique.
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fig 1. A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a variegated marble top, six drawers with gilt brass mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
fig 1. Beautiful French Mahogany Commode C1930

It provides the practical storage of a wide commode while maintaining the delicate, symmetrical proportions required by Neoclassical aesthetics. This is achieved using vertical brass "reeds" in the center of the drawer fronts making the commode appear elegant and architectural.

fig 2. A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a variegated marble top, six drawers with gilt brass mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
fig 2. Beautiful French Mahogany Commode C1930

It is a quality piece, made of mahogany , with a lovely thick marble top and beautiful gilded brass fittings. All three locks are working with their keys.

130cm long x 54cm (deep to roundel) x 86cm high

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Commode to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188412
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Archive I A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a variegated marble top, six drawers with gilt brass mounts, and fluted tapered legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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BN15 0RP
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A rectangular French mahogany commode featuring a variegated marble top, six drawers with gilt brass mounts, and fluted tapered legs.
Beautiful French Mahogany Commode c1930
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted corner columns, Gilt brass mounts, Tapered legs, Marbled tabletop
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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Originating in the late seventeenth century, the commode evolved from a low cupboard into a sophisticated chest of drawers favoured in elite French interiors for its combination of utility and decorative elegance.

These pieces typically feature solid wood frames with fine timber veneers, frequently surmounted by a shaped marble slab and accented with cast brass or bronze mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, the natural ageing and patination of the timber, and the construction methods of the drawer linings and backboards.

A classic commode serves as a striking focal point in a modern scheme when paired with minimalist contemporary lighting and abstract art to create a balanced contrast of eras.

Maintain the timber using natural beeswax applied sparingly, and protect the marble surface from acidic spills and moisture by using coasters and mats.
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