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Superb French Amboyna Commode Chest of Drawers
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Superb French Amboyna Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Top quality four drawer French commode chest of drawers in Amboyna, inlaid with tulipwood banding, gilded handles, original working key, standing on walnut tulip shaped sheet, oak lined throughout and in excellent original condition.

35.5" high

47" wide

20" depth

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EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Amboyna Commode Chest to the 1880s.

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Description
Top quality four drawer French commode chest of drawers in Amboyna, inlaid with tulipwood banding, gilded handles, original working key, standing on walnut tulip shaped sheet, oak lined throughout and in excellent original condition.
fig 1. A French amboyna chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, brass ring handles, and turned reeded feet.
fig 1. Superb French Amboyna Commode Chest of Drawers

35.5" high

47" wide

20" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Amboyna Commode Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205406
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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A French amboyna chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over two long drawers, brass ring handles, and turned reeded feet.
Superb French Amboyna Commode Chest of Drawers
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The commode was developed in France during the late 17th century as an evolution of the traditional storage chest. Designed to sit against a wall, it quickly became a central decorative piece in French apartments, characterised by multiple drawers, fine timber veneers, and metal hardware.

19th-century French commodes often feature dense secondary woods such as pine or oak faced with decorative timber veneers, including amboyna, mahogany, walnut, or kingwood. Hardware typically consists of cast brass or bronze escutcheons and drawer pulls.

Authentic period construction can be identified by hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer fronts and backs, irregular tool marks on unpolished rear panels, and thick-cut timber veneers. Original lock mechanisms and hand-turned feet also indicate historical cabinetmaking techniques.

An antique commode provides functional storage and strong visual texture when positioned in an entryway, bedroom, or living area. Modern interior designers frequently balance rich timber figuring by pairing the piece with contemporary artwork, neutral wall colours, and minimal lighting fixtures.

Amboyna veneer furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying out and colour fading. Occasional application of a high-quality beeswax polish protects the finish and maintains the natural luster of the wood grain.
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