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French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Description

A serpentine fronted 3 drawer French Chest of Drawers. Made from Oak and dating to the 1920s. It has particularly good quality brass handles. We have bleached it for a lighter look and in overall excellent original condition.

Width 90.5 cm

Depth 49.5 cm

Height 81.5 cm

Drawer Depth 12.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bleached Oak Commode to the 1920s.

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SA1236556
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Description
A serpentine fronted 3 drawer French Chest of Drawers. Made from Oak and dating to the 1920s. It has particularly good quality brass handles. We have bleached it for a lighter look and in overall excellent original condition.

Width 90.5 cm

Depth 49.5 cm

Height 81.5 cm

Drawer Depth 12.5 cm

Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bleached Oak Commode to the 1920s.

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Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A French provincial bleached oak commode featuring three drawers with carved decorative mouldings and cast metal handles.
French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsCarved drawer fronts, Cast metal handles, Cabriole legs, Serpentine apron
  • SizeH 90.5 cm (36 in) x W 81.5 cm (32 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, French provincial commodes are chests of drawers crafted by regional cabinetmakers, adapting Parisian court styles like Louis XV into functional solid wood storage furniture.

Traditional French commodes were constructed using native hardwoods, primarily European oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, dovetail drawer construction, and ornate cast brass or bronze hardware.

Look for hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, authentic wear around keyholes, and hand-carved decorative mouldings on the apron and drawer fronts.

Pair a bleached oak commode with minimalist contemporary artwork, subtle ceramic lamps, or clean-lined mirrors to balance the intricate carved mouldings and textured wood grain in contemporary schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a neutral beeswax paste periodically to protect the light finish without darkening the grain.
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