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19th Century French Walnut Commode
The Old Cinema
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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19th Century French Walnut Commode

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

An antique French walnut commode with four drawers, fitted with circular brass escutcheons and central keyholes. The drawer fronts display well-figured walnut veneers with bookmatched grain, framed by moulded edges and flanked by turned corner columns.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
116.5cm (45.87")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this French Walnut Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1206888
Dealers Internal Reference
48795
Description
An antique French walnut commode with four drawers, fitted with circular brass escutcheons and central keyholes.
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The drawer fronts display well-figured walnut veneers with bookmatched grain, framed by moulded edges and flanked by turned corner columns.
The Old Cinema
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
116.5cm (45.87")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this French Walnut Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206888
Dealers Internal Ref
48795
The Old Cinema
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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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The Old Cinema
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A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, turned column side details, and brass keyhole escutcheons.
19th Century French Walnut Commode
Ref: SA1206888
A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, turned column side details, and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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A 19th-century French commode is a substantial chest of drawers characterised by architectural proportions, fine wood veneers such as walnut or mahogany, and decorative brass hardware. Popular styles of this era include Empire and Louis Philippe, known for clean lines and subtle turned or carved accents.

These pieces are predominantly built with solid native woods and finished with figured walnut veneers, such as burr or flame walnut. Drawer interiors often utilise secondary woods like pine or oak, fitted with solid brass escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic period commodes feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, hand-sawn secondary timber on the back and undersides, period-correct iron locks, and slight irregularities standard to historic hand-tool construction.

A walnut commode functions as an anchoring accent piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom. Decorators often style the top surface with modern ceramics or contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast against the warm antique wood tone.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the commode clear of direct heat sources and excessive moisture to protect the veneer and prevent timber movement.
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