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C19th Small Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
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C19th Small Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Continental burr and figured walnut of arc arbaletes outline, the broad crossbanded top over two drawers with very ornate gilt handles and escutcheons, raised on short shaped supports with mounts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Small Walnut Commode Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1211335
Description
Continental burr and figured walnut of arc arbaletes outline, the broad crossbanded top over two drawers with very ornate gilt handles and escutcheons, raised on short shaped supports with mounts.
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Small Walnut Commode Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1211335
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Archive I A 19th-century small walnut commode with a serpentine front, two drawers, gilt brass rococo handles, and cabriole legs.

C19th Small Walnut Commode chest of drawers

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A 19th-century small walnut commode with a serpentine front, two drawers, gilt brass rococo handles, and cabriole legs.
C19th Small Walnut Commode chest of drawers
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A 19th-century small walnut commode with a serpentine front, two drawers, gilt brass rococo handles, and cabriole legs.
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Originating in France during the late 17th century, the commode is a low chest of drawers designed to provide elegant storage. During the 18th and 19th centuries, commodes became central decorative pieces in French and European interiors, featuring elaborate veneers, curved profiles, and decorative metal fittings.

Craftsmen typically utilized oak or pine framing overlaid with decorative timber veneers, such as burr walnut, kingwood, or rosewood. Secondary elements were secured using hand-cut dovetail joints, while decorative hardware was cast in bronze or brass, often gilded or finished with an aged patina.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, unevenness in timber shrinkage along the back boards, and cast metal mounts tailored to fit the specific contours of the piece. The wear on drawer runners and natural oxidisation on the timber underside also indicate genuine age.

A small commode functions effectively as a focal point in an entryway, as an occasional side piece in a living room, or as a bedside table in a master suite. The warm walnut grain and polished brass mounts contrast well against contemporary neutral paint schemes and simple architectural lines.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, and uneven fading.
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