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An Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Commode
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An Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Commode

19th century
Description

A superb early 19th century French Empire commode of elegant proportions, crafted in finely figured mahogany and surmounted by its original Carrara marble top.

The beautifully figured frieze conceals a discreet drawer, centred by an ornate gilt-brass foliate mount, above three generously proportioned drawers veneered in richly patterned flame mahogany. Each drawer is adorned with original gilt-brass escutcheons and circular handles, retaining the refined classical symmetry synonymous with the Empire period.

The cabinet is flanked by imposing free-standing columns mounted with finely cast gilt-brass capitals and bases, lending the piece architectural strength and sophistication. Raised on turned cylindrical feet, the commode displays the restrained grandeur inspired by the age of Napoleon, while the exceptional mahogany veneers create a striking visual impact.

Both practical and decorative, this elegant commode would make a wonderful statement piece in a bedroom, hallway, drawing room or country house interior.

Dimensions

Height: 90 cm

Width: 110 cm

Depth: 61 cm

Circa 1820

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time. Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09710849
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Panelled back with pegged joints: traditional French cabinetmaking techniques.
Book-matched flame mahogany drawer fronts: hand-sawn veneers typical of early nineteenth-century work.
Engine-turned brass capitals and bases: Classical decorative mounts from the Empire period.
Surface oxidisation and dark grime on the back: long undisturbed exposure to air.
White marble top with soft edge wear: historic stonework cut to fit.

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.

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SA1244407
Description
A superb early 19th century French Empire commode of elegant proportions, crafted in finely figured mahogany and surmounted by its original Carrara marble top.
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The beautifully figured frieze conceals a discreet drawer, centred by an ornate gilt-brass foliate mount, above three generously proportioned drawers veneered in richly patterned flame mahogany.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Each drawer is adorned with original gilt-brass escutcheons and circular handles, retaining the refined classical symmetry synonymous with the Empire period.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a marble top, brass escutcheons, ring handles, and flanking full-length columns.
fig 1. An Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Commode

The cabinet is flanked by imposing free-standing columns mounted with finely cast gilt-brass capitals and bases, lending the piece architectural strength and sophistication. Raised on turned cylindrical feet, the commode displays the restrained grandeur inspired by the age of Napoleon, while the exceptional mahogany veneers create a striking visual impact.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a marble top, brass escutcheons, ring handles, and flanking full-length columns.
fig 2. An Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Commode

Both practical and decorative, this elegant commode would make a wonderful statement piece in a bedroom, hallway, drawing room or country house interior.

Dimensions

Height: 90 cm

Width: 110 cm

Depth: 61 cm

fig 3. An early nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a marble top, brass escutcheons, ring handles, and flanking full-length columns.
fig 3. An Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Commode

Circa 1820

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time. Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this French Empire Mahogany Commode to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09710849
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Panelled back with pegged joints: traditional French cabinetmaking techniques.
Book-matched flame mahogany drawer fronts: hand-sawn veneers typical of early nineteenth-century work.
Engine-turned brass capitals and bases: Classical decorative mounts from the Empire period.
Surface oxidisation and dark grime on the back: long undisturbed exposure to air.
White marble top with soft edge wear: historic stonework cut to fit.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244407
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire flame mahogany commode featuring a marble top, brass escutcheons, ring handles, and flanking full-length columns.
An early 19th century mahogany French Empire commode
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Flanking columns, Brass escutcheons, Marble top

FAQs

Originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, French Empire furniture is defined by architectural silhouettes, symmetrical proportions, neoclassical column supports, and polished flame mahogany veneers paired with gilt-bronze or brass mounts.

These commodes typically feature solid oak or pine carcasses veneered with high-grade flame mahogany, crowned with imported marble tops, and detailed with brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, thick hand-sawn wood veneers, hand-chased metal mounts, and original marble slabs showing age-appropriate wear on the underside.

Position the piece as an anchor in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom to contrast structured historic woodwork against clean contemporary wall finishes and contemporary artwork.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish annually, while keeping marble tops clean using pH-neutral soap solutions and avoiding acidic liquids that cause etching.
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