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French Walnut and Marble Commode
Tinker & Toad
for sale €989     $1,073
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French Walnut and Marble Commode

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

French Walnut and Marble Dressing Chest. Tiered marble top with upper shelf. Below sit three short drawers above three long. Lovely as it is but could also be used as a vanity with a basin on top. Marble return can also be removed. This does reveal a smallish chip to the rear edge of the marble. Key present.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this French Walnut Marble Commode to the 1920s.

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SA833233
Description
French Walnut and Marble Dressing Chest. Tiered marble top with upper shelf. Below sit three short drawers above three long. Lovely as it is but could also be used as a vanity with a basin on top. Marble return can also be removed. This does reveal a smallish chip to the rear edge of the marble. Key present.
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this French Walnut Marble Commode to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA833233
Tinker & Toad
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A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, decorative brass handles, turned feet, and a white marble top with an upper marble shelf.
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Archive I A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, decorative brass handles, turned feet, and a white marble top with an upper marble shelf.

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Telephone 07771 682942
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54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, decorative brass handles, turned feet, and a white marble top with an upper marble shelf.
French Walnut and Marble Commode
Ref: SA833233
A 19th-century French walnut commode featuring four drawers, decorative brass handles, turned feet, and a white marble top with an upper marble shelf.
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A French commode from this era typically features a solid timber frame, often walnut or mahogany, topped with a fitted marble surface and brass hardware. Originally designed for bedroom or reception room storage, these pieces combine utility with refined cabinetmaking.

These pieces commonly utilise indigenous hardwoods such as walnut or fruitwood, incorporating figure-matched veneers over timber carcasses. Tops are carved from natural grey-veined or white marble, complemented by cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic examples display hand-dovetailed drawer construction, hand-sawn timber backboards, and natural age marks on the wood undersides. The marble top should show subtle edge wear and fit precisely onto the carved wooden base without modern adhesives.

In modern interiors, a commode serves as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Pairing warm walnut and cool marble alongside minimalist lighting or contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between period features and modern aesthetics.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically in the direction of the grain. Clean the marble top using a pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoiding acidic substances like vinegar or lemon juice that etch natural stone.
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