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Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
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Hobson May Collection

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Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

19th century
Description

A lovely 19th century French fruitwood commode with 2 long and 2 short drawers. The commode stands on curve shaped legs and has a marble top with rounded edge.

The distinctive side panels make the commode attractive from 3 angles.

The unusual small proportions of this antique fruitwood commode make it easy to place in any room.

c 1870

Width: 27.5”. 70 cm

Depth: 18.5”. 47 cm

Height: 28”. 71 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this French Fruitwood Marble Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA906103
Dealers Internal Reference
C901
Description
A lovely 19th century French fruitwood commode with 2 long and 2 short drawers. The commode stands on curve shaped legs and has a marble top with rounded edge.

The distinctive side panels make the commode attractive from 3 angles.

The unusual small proportions of this antique fruitwood commode make it easy to place in any room.

c 1870

Width: 27.5”. 70 cm

Depth: 18.5”. 47 cm

Height: 28”. 71 cm

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this French Fruitwood Marble Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA906103
Dealers Internal Ref
C901
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A warm brown fruitwood commode featuring a pink marble top, three drawer tiers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A warm brown fruitwood commode featuring a pink marble top, three drawer tiers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.

Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

Archive II A warm brown fruitwood commode featuring a pink marble top, three drawer tiers, brass handles, and cabriole legs. View II
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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A warm brown fruitwood commode featuring a pink marble top, three drawer tiers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
Ref: SA906103
A warm brown fruitwood commode featuring a pink marble top, three drawer tiers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialFruitwood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Pink
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pink marble top, Brass escutcheons, Apron carving
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century French Provincial commode is an antique chest of drawers made from warm brown fruitwood with brass hardware and a pink marble top with a rounded edge. The piece stands on cabriole legs and has an apron carving, three drawer tiers arranged with two short drawers above two long ones, brass escutcheons, and distinctive side panels that make the chest attractive from three angles. The warm brown timber displays visible grain, and the brass hardware includes decorative swing handles and keyhole escutcheons. Measuring 71 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, the unusual small proportions of this French chateau style commode make it easy to place in any room of a home today as a bedside table, hallway accent chest, or small living room storage unit.

FAQs

A French fruitwood commode is a low chest of drawers originating in 18th-century France, crafted from dense orchard timber such as cherry, walnut, or apple wood. These pieces typically feature curvilinear lines, brass hardware, and durable marble tops designed for functional elegance.

Traditional French commodes were built using hand-planed joinery, dovetailed drawer boxes, and solid wood frames. Tops were commonly fitted with thick, contoured marble slabs, whilst drawers featured hand-cast brass or bronze escutcheons and handles.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-tooling on the rear panels and drawer bottoms, period-appropriate dovetail joints, and hand-forged brass fittings. The timber often exhibits natural patination and character typical of aged fruitwood.

A marble-top commode works effectively as a statement hall chest, an elegant bedside table, or an occasional storage unit in a living area. Balancing the rich timber tones with neutral wall palettes and understated lighting creates a harmonious contrast.

Maintain the timber using periodic applications of clear beeswax, avoiding harsh chemicals or silicone polishes. The marble surface should be cleaned with a pH-neutral damp cloth and protected from acidic liquids to prevent etching or staining.
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