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17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650
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17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650

17th century
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Exceptional Mid-17th Century French Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers

*Louis XIV Period – Uzès, France, circa 1650*

An outstanding and very rare mid-17th century French Louis XIV period walnut commode, masterfully crafted in the South of France near Uzès around 1650.

This exceptional provincial chest of drawers features a beautifully figured, rectangular moulded solid walnut plank top over three long, deep drawers. Each drawer retains its original hand forged brass handles and escutcheons, a wonderful testament to the piece’s authenticity and enduring quality. The commode stands on its original short block feet, with original planked back and panelled sides, giving it a completely honest, untouched character that is increasingly hard to find.

The walnut has developed a superb rich patina, the warm colour and gently undulating surface reflecting more than three centuries of careful use and polishing. The clean, rectilinear lines and classic proportions are characteristic of the Louis XIV period, while the subtle bow to the front adds softness and elegance to its strong architectural presence.

The three generous drawers offer ample, practical storage, yet the piece retains the refined simplicity and timeless sophistication associated with early French provincial furniture. Equally at home in a living room, bedroom, hallway or study, it will bring both rustic elegance and genuine 17th-century character to any setting.

Highly decorative yet thoroughly functional, this is a true collector’s piece of early walnut furniture, a commode of great presence, charm and authenticity, perfectly suited to both period interiors and as a striking contrast in a more contemporary scheme.

Height 96cm (37.8in)

Width 99cm (39.0in)

Depth 65cm (25.6in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227916
Dealers Internal Reference
1602
Description
Exceptional Mid-17th Century French Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers

Louis XIV Period – Uzès, France, circa 1650*

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An outstanding and very rare mid-17th century French Louis XIV period walnut commode, masterfully crafted in the South of France near Uzès around 1650.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. A 17th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three long drawers decorated with brass drop handles and central escutcheons.
fig 1. 17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650

This exceptional provincial chest of drawers features a beautifully figured, rectangular moulded solid walnut plank top over three long, deep drawers. Each drawer retains its original hand forged brass handles and escutcheons, a wonderful testament to the piece’s authenticity and enduring quality. The commode stands on its original short block feet, with original planked back and panelled sides, giving it a completely honest, untouched character that is increasingly hard to find.

fig 2. A 17th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three long drawers decorated with brass drop handles and central escutcheons.
fig 2. 17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650

The walnut has developed a superb rich patina, the warm colour and gently undulating surface reflecting more than three centuries of careful use and polishing. The clean, rectilinear lines and classic proportions are characteristic of the Louis XIV period, while the subtle bow to the front adds softness and elegance to its strong architectural presence.

fig 3. A 17th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three long drawers decorated with brass drop handles and central escutcheons.
fig 3. 17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650

The three generous drawers offer ample, practical storage, yet the piece retains the refined simplicity and timeless sophistication associated with early French provincial furniture. Equally at home in a living room, bedroom, hallway or study, it will bring both rustic elegance and genuine 17th-century character to any setting.

fig 4. A 17th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three long drawers decorated with brass drop handles and central escutcheons.
fig 4. 17th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode, C1650

Highly decorative yet thoroughly functional, this is a true collector’s piece of early walnut furniture, a commode of great presence, charm and authenticity, perfectly suited to both period interiors and as a striking contrast in a more contemporary scheme.

Height 96cm (37.8in)

Width 99cm (39.0in)

Depth 65cm (25.6in)

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Provincial Walnut Commode to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227916
Dealers Internal Ref
1602
Anthony Short Antiques
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A 17th-century French Provincial walnut commode featuring three long drawers decorated with brass drop handles and central escutcheons.
17TH CENTURY FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT COMMODE, C1650
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A French Provincial commode is a storage chest crafted by cabinetmakers outside Paris during the 17th and 18th centuries, defined by practical proportions, local hardwood construction, and restrained decorative elements.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid local hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and fruitwood, joined with hand-cut dovetails and wooden pegs, and fitted with cast brass drop handles and key escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular drawer linings, hand-forged iron or cast brass fittings, and natural wear around handles and bases.

A French Provincial commode serves as a functional focal point in entryways, living spaces, or bedrooms, pairing effectively with modern wall art, neutral ceramic vessels, or understated lighting.

Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and humid environments to maintain the natural timber.
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