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French Decorative Walnut Commode
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French Decorative Walnut Commode

19th century
Sold 15 April 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

French Walnut Decorative Commode.

This Decorative Commode is Raised Upon Typical French Shaped Legs.

The Frieze Being of a Shaped Form.

Featuring 2 Doors with Chinese Chinoiserie Decoration.

The Commode is Finished with a Marble Top and Good Quality Ormolu Mounts

Size:

Height 33 1/2" (85cm)

Width 43 1/2" (110cm)

Depth 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Decorative Walnut Commode to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA902854
Dealers Internal Reference
LP73-27
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Description
French Walnut Decorative Commode.

This Decorative Commode is Raised Upon Typical French Shaped Legs.

The Frieze Being of a Shaped Form.

Featuring 2 Doors with Chinese Chinoiserie Decoration.

The Commode is Finished with a Marble Top and Good Quality Ormolu Mounts

Size:

Height 33 1/2" (85cm)

Width 43 1/2" (110cm)

Depth 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this French Decorative Walnut Commode to the 1880s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA902854
Dealers Internal Ref
LP73-27
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A French decorative walnut commode featuring lacquered panel doors, gilt bronze mounts, and a grey marble top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A French decorative walnut commode featuring lacquered panel doors, gilt bronze mounts, and a grey marble top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Decorative Walnut Commode

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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2011
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Philip Hunt Antiques
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Location: Sprowston, Norwich, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A French decorative walnut commode featuring lacquered panel doors, gilt bronze mounts, and a grey marble top.
French Decorative Walnut Commode
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A French decorative walnut commode featuring lacquered panel doors, gilt bronze mounts, and a grey marble top.
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  • ObjectCommodes & Sideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Period
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsChinoiserie lacquer panels, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine front, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

Pairing an ornate antique commode with minimalist surroundings and modern abstract art creates a striking focal point, balancing historic craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax.

Authenticity is determined by examining joinery techniques, hand-cut dovetailing, the natural ageing and oxidisation of the timber and metal mounts, and traditional hand-applied finishes.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames with fine veneerlays, such as walnut or exotic woods, accented with cast bronze or ormolu mounts and often topped with marble slabs.

French commodes originated in the late 17th century, evolving from large chests of drawers into highly ornate, decorative furniture pieces favoured by the aristocracy for salons and bedrooms.
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