18th Century Burr Ash Commode 18th Century

Name: 18 Th Cent Burr Ash Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA837207
Price: 3800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialBurr Ash, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine front, Rocaille shell carvings, Cabriole legs, Brass escutcheons
SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

An eighteenth-century French Provincial commode formed in burr ash with a warm brown timber colour and finished with brass handles and escutcheons. The serpentine front holds three long drawers decorated with carved rocaille shell motifs, bordered by moulded framing and rising on cabriole legs ending in carved feet. Measuring 98 cm high, 147 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, the chest provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a decorative profile. In a contemporary interior, the commode functions as a statement storage piece in a bedroom, a spacious hallway console, or a living room sideboard. The wide timber top surface supports lamps, ornaments, or everyday items, while the deep drawers accommodate linens, clothing, or household goods. The natural wood grain and traditional French regional styling coordinate effortlessly with both rustic farmhouse aesthetics and formal period settings.

FAQs

A traditional French commode from the 18th century typically features a shaped or serpentine front, decorative carved mouldings, elaborate brass hardware, and curved legs characteristic of the Rococo or Louis XV styles.

Craftsmen frequently employed native hardwoods such as ash, walnut, and oak, using figured veneers for decorative patterning alongside hand-cut dovetail joints and solid drawer linings.

Authentic pieces display period-correct markers including uneven hand-sawn backboards, original cast brass drop handles, natural timber shrinkage around panels, and hand-cut joinery throughout the drawer construction.

Position the piece as a focal anchor in an entryway or living room, balancing its textured timber grain and carved details with neutral walls and understated contemporary accessories.

Keep the timber positioned away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping, apply clear beeswax paste periodically along the grain, and clean metal mounts with a soft dry cloth.

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18 Th Cent Burr Ash Commode

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