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Early 19th‑century French Empire Mahogany Commode, C.1810
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Early 19th‑century French Empire Mahogany Commode, C.1810

19th century
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A fine French Empire mahogany commode dating to around 1810, crowned with a striking black marble top and arranged over three full‑width drawers. The drawer fronts display beautifully matched mahogany veneers laid over oak groundwork, each fitted with superb gilt‑bronze lion’s mask ring handles and leaf‑pattern escutcheons typical of the high Empire aesthetic.

The façade is framed by moulded square pilasters, while the piece stands on exceptional carved Egyptian‑inspired claw feet—bold, sculptural details that define the early Empire fascination with Classical antiquity. The sides are veneered in mahogany, and the drawers retain their original oak linings.

A strong, architectural commode with excellent presence, rich colour, and well‑preserved mounts, presenting all the hallmarks of early 19th‑century Parisian craftsmanship.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09647072
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Gilt-bronze Egyptian caryatid mounts: classical motifs popularised during Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.
Mellowed surface patina across the mahogany: natural ageing from prolonged wax care.
Dark Portor marble slab: favoured stone for fine commode tops of the period.
Cast lion-mask ring pulls: standard neoclassic hardware design of the Empire style.
Hand-carved wooden paw feet: sculptural support typical of early nineteenth-century French cabinetmaking.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235296
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Description
A fine French Empire mahogany commode dating to around 1810, crowned with a striking black marble top and arranged over three full‑width drawers. The drawer fronts display beautifully matched mahogany veneers laid over oak groundwork, each fitted with superb gilt‑bronze lion’s mask ring handles and leaf‑pattern escutcheons typical of the high Empire aesthetic.
fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet.
fig 1. Early 19th‑century French Empire Mahogany Commode, C.1810

The façade is framed by moulded square pilasters, while the piece stands on exceptional carved Egyptian‑inspired claw feet—bold, sculptural details that define the early Empire fascination with Classical antiquity. The sides are veneered in mahogany, and the drawers retain their original oak linings.

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A strong, architectural commode with excellent presence, rich colour, and well‑preserved mounts, presenting all the hallmarks of early 19th‑century Parisian craftsmanship.
Buckingham Interiors
Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09647072
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Gilt-bronze Egyptian caryatid mounts: classical motifs popularised during Napoleon's Egyptian campaigns.
Mellowed surface patina across the mahogany: natural ageing from prolonged wax care.
Dark Portor marble slab: favoured stone for fine commode tops of the period.
Cast lion-mask ring pulls: standard neoclassic hardware design of the Empire style.
Hand-carved wooden paw feet: sculptural support typical of early nineteenth-century French cabinetmaking.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235296
Buckingham Interiors
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet.

Early 19th‑century French Empire Mahogany Commode, C.1810

Archive II An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet. View VIII
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet.
Early 19th‑Century French Empire Mahogany Commode, c.1810
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany commode featuring three drawers with brass lion-mask ring handles, gilt female caryatid mounts at the upper corners, a dark veined marble top, and sculpted paw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown, Black
  • MotifsLion mask ring handles, Caryatid mounts, Paw feet, Veined marble top
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This early 19th-century French Empire commode is constructed from mahogany veneers laid over oak groundwork, crowned with a thick black marble top featuring prominent white veining, and complemented by polished brass ormolu hardware and mounts. The rectangular cabinet stands 85 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, incorporating three full-width drawers fitted with brass lion-mask ring handles and central keyhole escutcheons. The upper front corners display gilt female caryatid mounts, and the base rests upon dark carved paw feet. In a modern interior, this chest of drawers functions as a practical and decorative storage solution for a bedroom, hallway, or living room, providing a flat surface for lamps or ornaments above its deep drawer compartments. The rich warm brown timber tones, dark stone top, and classical metal embellishments establish an imposing architectural silhouette suited to traditional domestic settings.

FAQs

Developed during the reign of Napoleon I, French Empire style furniture features Neoclassical architectural forms, dark woods such as mahogany, polished marble surfaces, and gilt-bronze mounts inspired by ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs.

Commodes from this period were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak or pine frames, complemented by heavy marble tops and cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer linings, heavy cast ormolu fittings, original lock mechanisms, and naturally aged marble tops with hand-chiselled undersides.

A French Empire commode functions as an anchor piece in a hallway or bedroom, pairing well with contemporary artwork above the marble top or modern metallic accents that echo the brass fittings.

Dust wood surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly; clean marble surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching, and avoid abrasive polishes on gilt metal mounts.
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