19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode

Name: 19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242721
Price: 2495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialMarble, Painted Wood, Brass
ColourBlack, White
MotifsWhite marble top, Brass ring handles, Fluted pilasters, Brass escutcheons

This 19th-century French provincial commode is a three-drawer chest of drawers styled with a black painted wooden body and a contrasting white marble top. The piece stands on short tapered legs with bevelled corners and features recessed rectangular drawer fronts, decorative brass escutcheons, and circular brass ring handles set at the sides of each drawer face. Visible details include linear moulding around the drawer tiers and a later painted finish showing subtle surface texturing across the dark surfaces. Measuring 114 cm wide, 87 cm high, and 52 cm deep, the commode provides practical bedside or hallway storage while serving as a classic surface display unit in a living room, bedroom, or entryway interior today.

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Originating in 18th-century France, a commode is a low, wide chest of drawers designed for storing clothes and textiles. During the 19th century, French cabinetmakers produced these pieces in various classical revival styles, frequently featuring marble surfaces and decorative metal fittings.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or pine, often painted, veneered, or ebonised. Tops were fitted with heavy white or grey marble slabs, accented by cast brass or bronze handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century commodes exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, and natural structural wear. Look for heavy, hand-cut marble tops with period-correct brass hardware and original keyhole fittings.

A dark-painted French commode provides strong visual contrast in contemporary settings, functioning in entryways, bedrooms, or living rooms. Positioning modern table lamps or a framed mirror directly above the marble top creates a balanced focal point.

Clean the marble surface using a damp cloth with pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that etch natural stone. Dust the painted wooden body regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply neutral furniture wax sparingly to preserve the painted finish.

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19th Century French White Marble Topped Painted Commode