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Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers
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Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

Exceptional quality French Empire style commode in rosewood with fine quality ormolu mounts

Quality Italian marble top is smooth and chip free

Classic Empire look - very clean design with angular lines

Viewings available by appointment

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

52 (132) x 24 (60) x 34.5 (87) CB

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Empire Rosewood Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1239969
Description
Exceptional quality French Empire style commode in rosewood with fine quality ormolu mounts

Quality Italian marble top is smooth and chip free

Classic Empire look - very clean design with angular lines

Viewings available by appointment

fig 1. A French Empire style rosewood commode with a grey veined marble top, ornamental gilt bronze mounts, and square tapered legs with brass feet.
fig 1. Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

52 (132) x 24 (60) x 34.5 (87) CB

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Empire Rosewood Commode to the 19th Century.

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SA1239969
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A French Empire style rosewood commode with a grey veined marble top, ornamental gilt bronze mounts, and square tapered legs with brass feet.

Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers

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A French Empire style rosewood commode with a grey veined marble top, ornamental gilt bronze mounts, and square tapered legs with brass feet.
Empire Commode in Rosewood French Chest of Drawers
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A French Empire style rosewood commode with a grey veined marble top, ornamental gilt bronze mounts, and square tapered legs with brass feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialRosewood, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu guilloche moulding, Grey veined marble top, Ring pull handles, Tapered legs with sabots
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style commode in rich brown rosewood brings classic refinement to a principal bedroom, hallway or formal drawing room. The piece stands 87 cm high, 132 cm wide and 60 cm deep. A smooth, chip-free grey veined Italian marble top crowns the cabinet, complemented by fine quality ormolu mounts, horizontal guilloche brass moulding, circular ring pull drawer handles, and square tapered legs finished with brass sabots. The angular timber construction features a deep polished gloss finish that highlights the warm grain of the rosewood. Practical storage is provided through wide drawers beneath the marble surface and a generous enclosed lower cabinet secured with a central ormolu escutcheon.

FAQs

Originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, Empire style furniture features Neoclassical symmetry, bold architectural forms, dark exotic wood veneers, and ornate gilt bronze mounts inspired by ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian design.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised rich flame mahogany or rosewood veneers over oak or pine carcases. Tops were frequently finished with heavy, polished marble slabs, while decorative accents and handles were executed in chased gilt bronze or brass.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-sawn back panels, heavy cast gilt bronze mounts with mercury gilding or natural patination, and thick solid marble tops showing natural inclusions rather than uniform modern composites.

Place the piece against a neutral wall to highlight the rich rosewood grain and gilt detailing, framing it with modern art or contemporary lamps to create a balanced contrast between historic architecture and modern design.

Dust the wood veneer regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural bees wax sparingly once or twice a year, while keeping marble surfaces clean with pH-neutral cleaners to avoid dulling or staining the polished stone.
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