Late 19th C French walnut three drawer commode of very good colour.

Lovely original brass handles and brass applied to drawers.

The top drawer is one open drawer designed to look like three.

A beautiful piece.

101cm wide x 45.5cm deep x 78cm high

Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Walnut Commode to the 1880s.

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SA1238445

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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description

Late 19th C French walnut three drawer commode of very good colour.

Lovely original brass handles and brass applied to drawers.

The top drawer is one open drawer designed to look like three.

A beautiful piece.

101cm wide x 45.5cm deep x 78cm high

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Walnut Commode to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1238445

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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFluted pilasters, Tapered legs, Brass bail handles, Shield escutcheons

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Originating in late 17th-century France, the commode replaced traditional storage chests with horizontal drawer arrangements, becoming a central decorative and functional furniture piece in European homes.

Late 19th-century commodes typically feature solid hardwoods such as walnut or oak, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, brass keyhole escutcheons, and hand-turned or tapered legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit uneven dovetail joints, tool marks on secondary backing timbers, cast brass hardware displaying natural patination, and wear consistent with age along the drawer runners.

Position the commode as a focal point against a neutral wall, balanced with modern art, simple table lighting, or minimalist ceramic accessories to contrast clean modern aesthetics with rich wood grain.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a coat of high-quality natural beeswax once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture.