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18th Century French Walnut Commode
Michael Youll Antiques
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18th Century French Walnut Commode

18th century
Description

This Very nice example of this 18th Century French Walnut commode with plain walnut casing and Burr Walnut panels finished on a turned leg with brass capping.

This commode features three drawers across the top with two Below and original brass drop handles and key

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Walnut Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1212743
Description
This Very nice example of this 18th Century French Walnut commode with plain walnut casing and Burr Walnut panels finished on a turned leg with brass capping.
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This commode features three drawers across the top with two Below and original brass drop handles and key.
Michael Youll Antiques
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this French Walnut Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212743
Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Youll Antiques Profile Page

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An eighteenth-century French walnut commode featuring figure-grained drawer fronts, brass handles, fluted corner pilasters, and tapered turned legs.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century French walnut commode featuring figure-grained drawer fronts, brass handles, fluted corner pilasters, and tapered turned legs.

18th Century French Walnut Commode

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Archive IV An eighteenth-century French walnut commode featuring figure-grained drawer fronts, brass handles, fluted corner pilasters, and tapered turned legs. View IV
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An eighteenth-century French walnut commode featuring figure-grained drawer fronts, brass handles, fluted corner pilasters, and tapered turned legs.
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Ref: SA1212743
An eighteenth-century French walnut commode featuring figure-grained drawer fronts, brass handles, fluted corner pilasters, and tapered turned legs.
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Originating in France during the late 17th and 18th centuries, the commode is a low chest of drawers created to provide both decorative appeal and functional storage. Late 18th-century styles, particularly Louis XVI design, shifted toward Neoclassical symmetry, featuring straight lines, fluted columns, turned legs, and balanced proportions.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as French walnut, oak, and fruitwood. High-end pieces frequently featured figure-grained burr walnut veneers, hand-cast brass mounts, and steel keyhole escutcheons over solid oak or pine drawer linings.

Authentic period commodes exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail jointing on the drawer construction, and hand-forged nails or wooden pegs. Original brass hardware will show subtle variations and natural surface oxidisation consistent with age.

An antique commode serves as a striking focal point in an entryway, dining area, or bedroom. Pairing the warm walnut tones with contemporary artwork, clean-lined ceramics, or a large mirror above creates an engaging visual dialogue between traditional and modern elements.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and an occasional application of high-grade beeswax polish maintains the woods lustre. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lift or wood movement.
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