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18th Century Serpentine Fronted Commode in Walnut
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18th Century Serpentine Fronted Commode in Walnut

18th century
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A superb example of a mid 18th Century French provincial commode. With two drawers with scrolled mouldings in relief ,of typical Rococo decoration. Serpentine in shape all sitting on shaped elegant cabriole legs terminating in carved hoof feet. Very pretty shaped apron with large scallop shell decoration. And fielded panel sides. Basically a very original example of wonderful colour and patination. All recently cleaned and waxed and drawers made to run well.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Antique French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1233604
Description
A superb example of a mid 18th Century French provincial commode. With two drawers with scrolled mouldings in relief ,of typical Rococo decoration. Serpentine in shape all sitting on shaped elegant cabriole legs terminating in carved hoof feet. Very pretty shaped apron with large scallop shell decoration. And fielded panel sides. Basically a very original example of wonderful colour and patination. All recently cleaned and waxed and drawers made to run well.
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Antique French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1233604
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Archive I An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs.

18th Century Serpentine Fronted Commode in Walnut

Archive II An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs. View IX
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An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs.
18th Century Serpentine fronted commode in walnut
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An 18th-century French provincial walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, two carved drawers with brass handles, a central carved shell motif on the apron, and cabriole legs.
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Originating in France during the early 18th century, a commode is a low, wide chest of drawers designed to hold clothing and household items, often featuring carved aprons, serpentine fronts, and decorative brass mounts characteristic of the Rococo and Louis XV periods.

These pieces were primarily crafted from regional hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and fruitwood, paired with hand-forged brass or bronze handles and escutcheons.

Look for hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-sawn secondary woods on drawer linings, subtle structural variations from manual planing, and natural oxidisation around the original metal hardware.

Position the commode as a focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living space, topped with simple ceramics, a framed mirror, or modern lighting to complement the carved woodwork.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the timber positioned away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture.
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