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French Serpentine-fronted Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Commode
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French Serpentine-fronted Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Commode

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900. French serpentine-fronted marble top inlaid mahogany commode. The shaped serpentine fronted top in a beautifully figured. Tan, cream and white marble with flat fore edges above three serpentine drawers with chequered inlay, crossbanding and rococo brass handles and escutcheons. The shaped front legs with brass mounts over short cabriole feet with brass sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1900s.

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SA1188680
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35057
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Circa 1900. French serpentine-fronted marble top inlaid mahogany commode. The shaped serpentine fronted top in a beautifully figured.
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Tan, cream and white marble with flat fore edges above three serpentine drawers with chequered inlay, crossbanding and rococo brass handles and escutcheons.
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The shaped front legs with brass mounts over short cabriole feet with brass sabots.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188680
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35057
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An antique French Louis XV style serpentine-fronted commode featuring three drawers with geometric wood inlay, cast brass handles, and a fitted beige marble top.
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An antique French Louis XV style serpentine-fronted commode featuring three drawers with geometric wood inlay, cast brass handles, and a fitted beige marble top.
French serpentine-fronted marble top inlaid mahogany commode
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An antique French Louis XV style serpentine-fronted commode featuring three drawers with geometric wood inlay, cast brass handles, and a fitted beige marble top.
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A French serpentine commode is a low cabinet featuring a distinctive undulating front and side profile, popularized during the 18th century Louis XV period. These cabinets typically incorporate decorative wood veneers, cast metal mounts, and a fitted marble slab on top.

Traditional Rococo commodes are constructed using solid timber frames layered with exotic wood veneers such as mahogany, kingwood, or rosewood. They routinely feature hand-cut marquetry or parquetry, thick carved marble tops, and gilded bronze or brass ormolu hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-dovetailed drawer joints, uneven hand-planed backboards, and natural oxidisation on the underside of the marble top. Original chiseled bronze mounts will often show wear around high-touch areas, along with individual craftsman stamps or maker marks on the frame.

Position the piece as an anchor in an entrance hallway, living area, or bedroom to contrast structured contemporary lines with organic curves. Pair the marble surface with minimalist ceramics, modern lighting, or abstract artwork mounted above the piece.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding commercial aerosol polishes that leave build-up. Protect the marble surface from acidic liquids and spills by using coasters, cleaning the stone with neutral pH cleaners formulated for natural stone.
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