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19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

19th century
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19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

A 19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode, with Marble Top.

A charming 19th century commode in beautifully figured birds eye maple, with decorative faux bamboo mouldings throughout. Fitted with four drawers, each featuring carved geometric bamboo decoration and brass escutcheons. Raised on turned faux bamboo feet. It has a warm golden colour.

A wonderfully decorative commode of substantial quality.

H 101cm x W 128cm x D 54cm


H 39¾” x W 50½” x D 21¼”

(#4130)

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Faux Bamboo French Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229363
Dealers Internal Reference
4130
Description
19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

A 19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode, with Marble Top.

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A charming 19th century commode in beautifully figured birds eye maple, with decorative faux bamboo mouldings throughout.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Fitted with four drawers, each featuring carved geometric bamboo decoration and brass escutcheons. Raised on turned faux bamboo feet. It has a warm golden colour.

A wonderfully decorative commode of substantial quality.

H 101cm x W 128cm x D 54cm


H 39¾” x W 50½” x D 21¼”

(#4130)

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Faux Bamboo French Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229363
Dealers Internal Ref
4130
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A nineteenth-century French birds eye maple commode featuring carved faux bamboo mouldings, four drawers, and a white marble top.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French birds eye maple commode featuring carved faux bamboo mouldings, four drawers, and a white marble top.

19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 147
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A nineteenth-century French birds eye maple commode featuring carved faux bamboo mouldings, four drawers, and a white marble top.
19th Century French Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode
Ref: SA1229363
A nineteenth-century French birds eye maple commode featuring carved faux bamboo mouldings, four drawers, and a white marble top.
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Faux bamboo furniture became popular in France during the late nineteenth century, influenced by the Chinoiserie movement and Japonisme. Craftsmen carved hardwoods such as maple or pine to imitate the nodes and texture of real bamboo stems, blending Asian design motifs with traditional French cabinetmaking techniques.

These commodes typically feature blonde hardwoods such as birds eye maple, pine, or beech turned to simulate bamboo. They are frequently topped with a fitted slab of white or grey-veined marble and assembled using traditional dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved or turned timber detailing, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, and period-accurate brass lock escutcheons. The underside of the marble top should show unpolished saw marks typical of historical stone processing.

A faux bamboo commode functions well as a focal point in entryways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Its warm wood tones pair effectively with neutral wall finishes, contemporary artwork, or modern brass table lamps.

Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching from acidic substances. The timber veneer should be dusted with a microfibre cloth and treated periodically with clear beeswax polish to maintain moisture and prevent splitting.
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