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19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers
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19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Description

Late 19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Chest of Drawers or Commode.  Having 3  serpentine drawers to the front and rounded sides with beautiful floral marquetry and ormolu decoration.  With a veined Marble top.

In a solid original condition with age related signs of wear and use.

Width 77 cm

Depth 47 cm

Height 84 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this French Rosewood Marquetry Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193137
Dealers Internal Reference
5315
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Description
Late 19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Chest of Drawers or Commode.
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  Having 3  serpentine drawers to the front and rounded sides with beautiful floral marquetry and ormolu decoration.
The Old Yard

  With a veined Marble top.

In a solid original condition with age related signs of wear and use.

Width 77 cm

Depth 47 cm

Height 84 cm

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this French Rosewood Marquetry Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193137
Dealers Internal Ref
5315
The Old Yard
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A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top.

19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers

Archive II A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top. View X
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A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top.
19th C. French Rosewood Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1193137
A nineteenth-century French rosewood commode featuring intricate floral marquetry, gilt-bronze mounts, three drawers, and a shaped marble top.
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Nineteenth-century French marquetry furniture is characterized by elaborate wood veneer patterns, often displaying floral or geometric motifs created using contrasting timber species. These pieces frequently incorporate stylistic elements from earlier royal French periods, such as Louis XV and Louis XVI shapes, trimmed with decorative cast metal mounts.

Traditional French commodes of this era typically utilize a solid softwood or oak carcass veneered with exotic hardwoods like rosewood, kingwood, or walnut. Decorative accents feature gilded bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, and are topped with thick, shaped marble slabs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on secondary timbers, uneven reverse sides of veneers, and hand-chased metal mounts. Signs of natural timber movement, slight shrinkage, and historic oxidation on the hardware and drawer linings further indicate genuine age.

A marquetry commode serves as a striking focal point when set against neutral walls or modern panelling in an entryway, bedroom, or living area. Combining the detailed woodwork with clean contemporary art or minimalist lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust marquetry regularly using a dry, lint-free cloth and keep the piece away from direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent veneer lifting. Clean marble tops using pH-neutral stone cleaners, avoiding acidic substances that can etch the polished surface.
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