Early 20thc French Fine Quality Satinwood Commode of Good Patina

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

An early 20th century French fine quality satinwood commode of good patina (colour).

This elegant commode consists of a fine quality quarter veneered satinwood top with mahogany stringing, satinwood crossbanding with a carved edge.

This leads down to the three graduated drawers, also of quarter veneered satinwood, mahogany stringing and satinwood banding. The drawers each having two brass knob handles and a central brass escutcheon. Below the drawers is a decorative satinwood veneered shaped apron with scrolling foliate carved decoration replicated on the side panels.

Below the top and to the sides of the drawers is a reeded and carved foliate decoration (in the French Art Nouveau style) with carved acanthus to the top, the top of the leg and also to the bottom of the leg, the foot being of typical French scroll design.

The side panels are also of quarter satinwood veneer with reeded and carved acanthus back legs with shaped and carved apron.

This commode is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

105cm (41.34")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA451295

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS764

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

An early 20th century French fine quality satinwood commode of good patina (colour).

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This elegant commode consists of a fine quality quarter veneered satinwood top with mahogany stringing, satinwood crossbanding with a carved edge.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Early 20thc French fine quality satinwood commode of good patina — fig 1. Early 20thc French Fine Quality Satinwood Commode of Good Patina

This leads down to the three graduated drawers, also of quarter veneered satinwood, mahogany stringing and satinwood banding. The drawers each having two brass knob handles and a central brass escutcheon. Below the drawers is a decorative satinwood veneered shaped apron with scrolling foliate carved decoration replicated on the side panels.

fig 2. Early 20thc French fine quality satinwood commode of good patina — fig 2. Early 20thc French Fine Quality Satinwood Commode of Good Patina

Below the top and to the sides of the drawers is a reeded and carved foliate decoration (in the French Art Nouveau style) with carved acanthus to the top, the top of the leg and also to the bottom of the leg, the foot being of typical French scroll design.