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Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode C1820
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Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode C1820

19th century
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Smart French Empire commode c1820 made of mahogany, featuring brass decoration to the drawers and a fossil marble top. Some old woodworm traces in the back panel but long gone.

117cm wide x 50cm deep x 82.5cm high

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Swag Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

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Smart French Empire commode c1820 made of mahogany, featuring brass decoration to the drawers and a fossil marble top. Some old woodworm traces in the back panel but long gone.

117cm wide x 50cm deep x 82.5cm high

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Swag Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

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A French Empire mahogany commode featuring three wide drawers with brass handles, central keyhole escutcheons, and a dark marble top.
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode c1820
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French Empire furniture originated during the reign of Napoleon I in the early 19th century. It is defined by neoclassical symmetry, heavy proportions, straight architectural lines, rich mahogany veneers, and brass or bronze mounts inspired by Roman and Greek antiquity.

Commodes from this era were predominantly constructed using solid wood frames veneered in high-grade mahogany. Surface tops frequently featured thick slabs of dark marble, whilst drawer pulls and decorative trim were crafted from cast brass or gilt bronze.

Authentic pieces feature solid wood drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, original marble tops with unpolished undersides, and cast brass fittings. The overall structure prioritises strict geometric symmetry and architectural balance without curvilinear cabriole legs.

A dark mahogany commode provides visual weight when placed against neutral or contemporary plaster walls. Positioning modern artwork above the marble top creates an effective balance between historical period detail and contemporary design.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply bees wax sparingly along the grain to maintain moisture. Marble tops should be wiped clean with a pH-neutral damp cloth and protected from acidic liquids that cause etching.
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