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18th Century Small French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode
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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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18th Century Small French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode

18th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
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An attractive small 18th Century serpentine-front French provincial walnut commode of a good original colour and patina; the drawers are carved to give the appearance of shaped fielded panels; fielded panelled sides, fine original handles and escutcheons; shaped frieze and panelled back; oak-lined drawers; both the right hand feet tipped and some old wood worm which has been thoroughly treated.

We had this at home for many years.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 1750s.

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SA1220470
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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
An attractive small 18th Century serpentine-front French provincial walnut commode of a good original colour and patina; the drawers are carved to give the appearance of shaped fielded panels; fielded panelled sides, fine original handles and escutcheons; shaped frieze and panelled back; oak-lined drawers; both the right hand feet tipped and some old wood worm which has been thoroughly treated.

We had this at home for many years.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220470
Dealers Internal Ref
NB
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
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Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three carved drawers with serpentine fronts and brass hardware.
18th Century Small French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Commode
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An 18th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three carved drawers with serpentine fronts and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Moulded panels, Brass escutcheons, Carved apron
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This eighteenth-century French provincial commode uses warm brown walnut with a natural patina and features three drawers with serpentine fronts, shaped fielded panel carvings, oak linings, and panelled sides. The exterior displays ornate brass handles and escutcheons, a carved serpentine apron along the base, and short square-cut legs. The surface accommodates decorative storage or display in a bedroom, hallway, or living room. Measuring 81 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit both traditional and contemporary interiors. The design includes fielded panel sides and a shaped frieze that reflect the provincial style of the period. Both right-hand feet show tipping and old woodworm treatment is present on the timber.

FAQs

French Provincial furniture originated outside Paris, combining regional cabinetmaking traditions with modified Parisian styles like Louis XV, characterised by moulded panels, serpentine curves, and native hardwoods like walnut.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid regional timber such as walnut or oak, hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-carved drawer fronts, and cast brass hardware including decorative escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-planed timber, irregular dovetailing inside drawer boxes, period-correct iron or brass fittings, and wear patterns consistent with two centuries of use.

A walnut commode functions well as a focal storage piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom, offering warm wood tones that balance contemporary minimalist or classic tailored schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or high humidity.
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