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18th Century French Guaiac Wood and Walnut Commode
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18th Century French Guaiac Wood and Walnut Commode

18th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A stunning 18th Century French guaiac wood and walnut commode with shaped, marble top. Having a very nice shaped front and moulded panel sides, with excellent use of solid guaiac wood. Having moulded, canted corner panels to the front, with three deep drawers, ornate drop bar handles and escutcheons. Standing on short, scrolled cabriole legs.

This wonderful quality commode has a nice colour and lovely wax finish. Guaiac wood comes from a small tree - Palo Santo, one of the hardest and most resilient woods in the world. Its heartwood is brown, black or green, with elegant streaks. Guaiac is sometimes called the 'wood of life' or 'holy wood'. It is a tree growing in the tropical zones of South America, mainly in the West Indies.

It is difficult to find furniture made from this wood, therefore making this a rare commode.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA905746
Dealers Internal Reference
2863
Description
A stunning 18th Century French guaiac wood and walnut commode with shaped, marble top. Having a very nice shaped front and moulded panel sides, with excellent use of solid guaiac wood.
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Having moulded, canted corner panels to the front, with three deep drawers, ornate drop bar handles and escutcheons.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Standing on short, scrolled cabriole legs.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century French walnut and guaiac wood commode featuring three rows of drawers, ornate brass handles, and a shaped marble top.
fig 1. 18th Century French Guaiac Wood and Walnut Commode

This wonderful quality commode has a nice colour and lovely wax finish. Guaiac wood comes from a small tree - Palo Santo, one of the hardest and most resilient woods in the world. Its heartwood is brown, black or green, with elegant streaks. Guaiac is sometimes called the 'wood of life' or 'holy wood'. It is a tree growing in the tropical zones of South America, mainly in the West Indies.

It is difficult to find furniture made from this wood, therefore making this a rare commode.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Walnut Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA905746
Dealers Internal Ref
2863
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
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Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

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An eighteenth-century French walnut and guaiac wood commode featuring three rows of drawers, ornate brass handles, and a shaped marble top.
18th Century French Guaiac Wood and Walnut Commode
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Guaiac Wood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brass drop handles, Scroll feet, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

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Eighteenth-century French commodes are characterised by their substantial proportions, serpentine or bombe fronts, and refined joinery, often incorporating parquetry or marquetry veneers.

These pieces typically feature a foundational carcass of secondary woods such as oak or pine, faced with decorative hardwoods like walnut, fruitwood, and exotic veneers, complemented by cast bronze or brass mounts.

Authenticity is assessed through hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hand-planed drawer linings, original cast hardware, and natural timber ageing consistent with the period.

An antique commode serves as a focal point in a modern room when paired with minimalist surroundings, clean-lined upholstery, and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber without sealing the surface.
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