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18th Century Chest of Drawers
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18th Century Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A 18th century Italian three drawer commode with later faux marble finish.

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Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Painted Commode to the 18th Century.

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A 18th century Italian three drawer commode with later faux marble finish.
Date of Manufacture

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Painted Commode to the 18th Century.

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An 18th-century neoclassical painted chest of drawers featuring three full-width drawers with a pale green faux-marbled finish and square tapered legs.
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18th Century Chest of Drawers

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An 18th-century neoclassical painted chest of drawers featuring three full-width drawers with a pale green faux-marbled finish and square tapered legs.
18th Century Chest of Drawers
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An 18th-century neoclassical painted chest of drawers featuring three full-width drawers with a pale green faux-marbled finish and square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Neoclassical
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Timber
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsFaux-marbled finish, Keyhole escutcheons, Tapered square legs, Three-drawer tier

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During the 18th century, particularly within the Neoclassical, Louis XVI, and Gustavian movements, painted furniture gained prominence across European interiors. Craftsmen frequently applied painted finishes, such as faux-marbling or pale distemper, to emulate costly marble tops and fine stone while adapting pieces to softer, light-reflecting pastel palettes.

These chests were typically constructed from solid softwoods or native hardwoods like pine, oak, or walnut. Drawers were joined using hand-cut dovetails, while the decorative surfaces were prepared with gesso layers before being hand-painted with mineral pigments and finished with wax or varnish.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, uneven hand-sawn backboards, and natural wood shrinkage along panel joins. Look for genuine age-related wear to the paint layer, natural oxidation on exposed iron or brass hardware, and original keyhole escutcheons.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing its textured finish with minimalist modern art or understated contemporary lighting. The pale palette creates visual balance alongside clean-lined neutral upholstery and architectural foliage.

Dust gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial chemical cleaners or water that can damage fragile painted layers. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber movement, flaking, or discolouration.
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