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French Marble Top Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Outstanding French marquetry chest of drawers. The superb shaped serpentine marble top sits on two large drawers having some of the most gorgeous rosewood and satinwood veneers. Highly decorative with quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts and large handles and escutcheons. It has a shaped skirt with ormolu mount and is standing on legs terminating in gilt metal sabots. A simply stunning chest in excellent condition with only minor signs of use consistent with age. Combined this chest with a gilt mirror of painting and you have an amazing focal point of any room.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA854443
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2516
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Description
Outstanding French marquetry chest of drawers.
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The superb shaped serpentine marble top sits on two large drawers having some of the most gorgeous rosewood and satinwood veneers.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Highly decorative with quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts and large handles and escutcheons. It has a shaped skirt with ormolu mount and is standing on legs terminating in gilt metal sabots. A simply stunning chest in excellent condition with only minor signs of use consistent with age. Combined this chest with a gilt mirror of painting and you have an amazing focal point of any room.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the Victorian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA854443
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2516
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A serpentine front French commode featuring intricate marquetry wood veneers, a shaped marble top, and cast bronze mounts.
French Marble Top Chest of Drawers
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A serpentine front French commode featuring intricate marquetry wood veneers, a shaped marble top, and cast bronze mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood Veneer, Marble, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Serpentine front, Cast bronze mounts, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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A commode is a low chest of drawers or cabinet originating in France, traditionally featuring decorative marquetry, curved lines, and often a marble top.

These pieces typically incorporate solid wood frames, exotic wood veneers for marquetry patterns, natural marble slabs for the top surface, and cast bronze or brass mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional wood seasoning, hand-chiselled bronze mounts, and the natural wear patterns consistent with age on the timber and marble.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a living room or hallway, paired with minimal contemporary artwork or a simple mirror above to balance the intricate woodwork.

The wooden surfaces require periodic dusting and occasional application of appropriate furniture wax, while the marble top should be cleaned with a damp cloth and sealed to prevent staining from liquids.
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