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Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
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for sale €9,185     $9,970
£7,850
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Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode

18th century
For Sale by Loveday Antiques
Description

A rare early 18th Century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.

French Circa 1710.

Constructed with thick cuts of tight burr elm dowelled to the carcass, the rectangular burr elm panelled top with a fruitwood banding, over three inverted breakfront drawers retaining their original handles and escutcheons, flanked by shaped front styles terminating on splay feet. The sides panelled with a shaped moulding.

Please note it is very rare to find a commode of this form being in burr elm. These commodes are called Mazarin because of the shaped front styles leading down to the feet, a design first introduced in the Louis XIV period.

In excellent condition and of extremely good colour and patination.

Width: 48 inches - 122cm

Height: 31 1/4 inches - 82.5cm

Depth: 27 1/2 inches - 70cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Loveday Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Mazarin Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235903
Dealers Internal Reference
3073
Dealers Notes

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS

We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Payments accepted are Bank Transfer, Cheque, Major Credit Cards or Cash.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Please email or call beforehand to make an appointment.

If outside of these times again please call to make an appointment

We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.

Description
A rare early 18th Century Louis XV provincial burr elm shaped front mazarin commode of excellent colour and proportions.

French Circa 1710.

Constructed with thick cuts of tight burr elm dowelled to the carcass, the rectangular burr elm panelled top with a fruitwood banding, over three inverted breakfront drawers retaining their original handles and escutcheons, flanked by shaped front styles terminating on splay feet. The sides panelled with a shaped moulding.

Please note it is very rare to find a commode of this form being in burr elm.

These commodes are called Mazarin because of the shaped front styles leading down to the feet, a design first introduced in the Louis XIV period.
Loveday Antiques

In excellent condition and of extremely good colour and patination.

Width: 48 inches - 122cm

Height: 31 1/4 inches - 82.5cm

Depth: 27 1/2 inches - 70cm

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Loveday Antiques has dated this Burr Elm Mazarin Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235903
Dealers Internal Ref
3073
Loveday Antiques
Loveday Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialist furniture dealers 18th-20th century

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Trade Associations

Loveday Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I An eighteenth-century French provincial burr elm commode featuring three shaped drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons.

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Archive V An eighteenth-century French provincial burr elm commode featuring three shaped drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century French provincial burr elm commode featuring three shaped drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. View VI
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Telephone 01438 869819
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Benington
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2012
Items For Sale 77
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An eighteenth-century French provincial burr elm commode featuring three shaped drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons.
Rare Early 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burr Elm Mazarin Commode
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial Louis XV
  • MaterialBurr Elm, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArbalete front, Burr elm veneer, Cabriole feet, Cast brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 82.5 cm (32 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

A Louis XV Mazarin commode is an 18th-century French chest of drawers characterised by curved lines, shaped contours, and distinctive cast brass or bronze hardware. Originating during the reign of Louis XV, these provincial pieces often feature fine figured wood veneers, such as burr elm, paired with sturdy local joinery.

These commodes typically feature solid timber carcasses surfaced with decorative veneers like burr elm, walnut, or fruitwood. Construction relies on traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and hand-cast metal drawer pulls and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-planed secondary timbers, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and genuine surface patination around original drawer hardware. Examining the underside and back panels for hand-sawn mark tool evidence also confirms early manufacturing.

A Louis XV commode functions as a focal point in hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces, providing rich texture against minimalist architecture. Contrast the ornate wood grain and serpentine profile with modern artwork, simple tabletop ceramics, or sleek lighting fixtures.

Preserve the original finish by placing the item away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent veneer movement. Clean the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood.
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