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A George III Mahogany Step Commode Circa 1800
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A George III Mahogany Step Commode Circa 1800

19th century
Description

A George III Mahogany step commode circa 1800

the hinged top with three quarter gallery, the downswept arms flanking the hinged lid,

the panelled sides on square tapering chamfered legs

24 inches x 30 inches high x 20 1/2 inches deep

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 03720823
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Flame mahogany veneers across the panels: decorative selection of timber.
Chamfered inner corners on the straight legs: hand-planed Georgian styling.
Hinged treads opening to an internal compartment: intended as a bedside night commode.
Gentle rounding to the front corners: honest wear from regular domestic use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA388689
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Description
A George III Mahogany step commode circa 1800

the hinged top with three quarter gallery, the downswept arms flanking the hinged lid,

the panelled sides on square tapering chamfered legs

24 inches x 30 inches high x 20 1/2 inches deep

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Commode to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 03720823
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Flame mahogany veneers across the panels: decorative selection of timber.
Chamfered inner corners on the straight legs: hand-planed Georgian styling.
Hinged treads opening to an internal compartment: intended as a bedside night commode.
Gentle rounding to the front corners: honest wear from regular domestic use.

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.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA388689
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs.
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Archive I A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs.

A George III Mahogany Step Commode Circa 1800

Archive II A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs. View IV
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs.
A George III Mahogany step commode circa 1800
Ref: SA388689
A late 18th-century George III dark mahogany step commode featuring shaped side galleries and a lower box base resting on square legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedside Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved side galleries, Square legs, Panelled sides, Recessed shelf
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This George III step commode is a Georgian bedside cabinet made of dark brown mahogany. It stands 70 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. The piece presents a hinged top with a three-quarter gallery, downswept arms flanking a hinged lid, and panelled sides supported by square legs. The dark wood shows an even polished timber tone, while the side galleries sweep downward in smooth curved lines above a boxed lower section. In a modern interior, this versatile antique functions as a bedside table or a functional storage cabinet in a bedroom or dressing room. The compact proportions allow it to sit beside a bed to hold lamps, books, or nightly essentials while concealing contents within its enclosed lower base.

FAQs

Designed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a step commode is a functional piece of Georgian bedroom furniture constructed to house chamber pots while doubling as bedside steps or a nightstand.

Dense mahogany was the primary timber selected for visible surfaces during this period, frequently combined with pine or oak for interior framing and linings.

Authentic examples from circa 1800 feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, historical surface wear, and traditional timber joinery.

These adaptable pieces operate effectively as distinctive bedside tables, lamp stands, or end tables beside a sofa in contemporary living spaces.

Regular light dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and an annual application of clear beeswax polish maintains timber hydration and protects the historic patina.
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