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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty and shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 outstanding quality kingwood and ormolu mounted drawers with original ornate ormolu handles, shaped sides standing on shape cabriole legs with ormolu mounted feet.

A breathtaking piece having been beautifully crafted to the highest standards. Very decorative and desirable.

We can offer our own very competitive international shipping with delivery in most cases within 21 days. Please ask us for details.

Dimensions:

Height 91 cm (35.83 in)

Width 105.5 cm (41.54 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09658937
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Mahogany drawer linings: fixes the piece to the 19th century.
Transitional form with cabriole legs: a popular 19th-century revival of 18th-century styles.
Thick kingwood veneers in geometric parquetry: high-quality cabinet making.
Crisply cast gilt bronze mounts: standard for this level of French furniture.
Shaped veined marble top: cut to follow the wooden frame exactly.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236991
Dealers Internal Reference
2823
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty and shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 outstanding quality kingwood and ormolu mounted drawers with original ornate ormolu handles, shaped sides standing on shape cabriole legs with ormolu mounted feet.
fig 1. An antique French style commode chest featuring a dark grey veined marble top, decorative walnut veneers, cast brass mounts, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

A breathtaking piece having been beautifully crafted to the highest standards. Very decorative and desirable.

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We can offer our own very competitive international shipping with delivery in most cases within 21 days.
London City Antiques

Please ask us for details.

Dimensions:

Height 91 cm (35.83 in)

Width 105.5 cm (41.54 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09658937
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Mahogany drawer linings: fixes the piece to the 19th century.
Transitional form with cabriole legs: a popular 19th-century revival of 18th-century styles.
Thick kingwood veneers in geometric parquetry: high-quality cabinet making.
Crisply cast gilt bronze mounts: standard for this level of French furniture.
Shaped veined marble top: cut to follow the wooden frame exactly.

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
91cm (35.83")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236991
Dealers Internal Ref
2823
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique French style commode chest featuring a dark grey veined marble top, decorative walnut veneers, cast brass mounts, and cabriole legs.

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Archive II An antique French style commode chest featuring a dark grey veined marble top, decorative walnut veneers, cast brass mounts, and cabriole legs. View II
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An antique French style commode chest featuring a dark grey veined marble top, decorative walnut veneers, cast brass mounts, and cabriole legs.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Parquetry veneer, Veined marble top
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 105.5 cm (42 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This French Rococo Revival commode chest of drawers from 1850 presents a rich warm brown walnut parquetry veneer finish, topped with a dark grey and white veined marble surface with a moulded edge. The structured facade incorporates three drawers fitted with ornate cast ormolu handles, keyhole escutcheons, and decorative gilt metal mounts along the frieze. Shaped sides flow down into slender cabriole legs terminating in ormolu sabots, complemented by an ornate gilt metal apron mount centred beneath the lower drawer. Measuring 91 cm high, 105.5 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, the commode provides a functional surface and storage capacity suited for display and organisation in a principal reception room, grand hallway, or master bedroom interior. Practical surface space on top accommodates lamps, decorative vessels, or framed mirrors, while the internal drawer space holds textiles, papers, or everyday accessories. The combination of figured timber grain and polished metal mounts creates a strong visual focal point against perimeter walls. Maintenance involves dusting timber surfaces with a dry cloth and protecting the stone top from acidic liquids to preserve the polished finish. Positioned within a domestic setting, the chest establishes an anchor piece that complements traditional interior schemes while offering everyday storage utility.

FAQs

A French marble top commode is an ornamental chest of drawers originating in 18th-century France, characterized by a thick fitted stone top, veneered timber framework, and decorative cast metal fittings.

These pieces traditionally feature hardwood veneers like walnut, kingwood, or rosewood laid over oak carcasses, finished with variegated marble tops and cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-chased metal mounts, historical wear patterns under the drawers, and marble tops shaped and bevelled by hand.

Place the commode as a focal point in a hallway or living space, contrasting its detailed marquetry and metalwork with clean-lined modern artwork or a simple wall mirror mounted above it.

Dust timber surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, while cleaning the marble slab using warm water and pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic substances.
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