Sold 29 July 2026 · Georgian Antiques

This “French Kingwood and Pink Marble Top Commode” found a buyer.

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Description

Circa 1860, French Kingwood marble top commode. The serpentine fronted pink and white variegated thick marble top sits above two deep drawers in mirror matched kingwood and they have brass rococo handles and escutcheons. It has a shaped central apron with foliate bronze mounts, and quarter veneered gables. The canted, bronze-mounted corners extend down as cabriole supports with sabots.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Commode to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA596513

Dealers Internal Reference

27405

Description

Circa 1860, French Kingwood marble top commode.

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The serpentine fronted pink and white variegated thick marble top sits above two deep drawers in mirror matched kingwood and they have brass rococo handles and escutcheons.

Georgian Antiques

It has a shaped central apron with foliate bronze mounts, and quarter veneered gables. The canted, bronze-mounted corners extend down as cabriole supports with sabots.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Commode to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA596513

Dealers Internal Ref

27405

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Georgian Antiques

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleLouis XV
MaterialKingwood, Marble, Ormolu, Oak
ColourBrown
MotifsChevron veneer, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine marble top, Cabriole legs
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A commode is a low chest of drawers that emerged in France during the late 17th century, evolving from a simple cabinet to an ornate statement piece of furniture by the Louis XV era.

Authentic pieces typically feature dense hardwoods such as kingwood or walnut veneers over a carcase of oak or pine, finished with hand-cut dovetail joints and mounted with gilt-bronze or brass ormolu.

Authenticity is assessed through the inspection of hand-cut dovetailing, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, the patination of the wood, and the cast quality of the bronze mounts.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight the timber grain and pair it with minimalist modern lighting or contemporary art to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean the timber using a dry or barely damp cloth with traditional wax, and seal the marble surface to prevent staining.