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North European Commode
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North European Commode

18th century
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Description

Wonderful 18th C North European commode with 19th C decoration. 1790.

Reference: 6588

Dimensions

49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide

23 inches (58 cms) Deep

44 inches (112 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Japanned Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA954245
Dealers Internal Reference
6588
Description
Wonderful 18th C North European commode with 19th C decoration. 1790.

Reference: 6588

Dimensions

49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide

23 inches (58 cms) Deep

44 inches (112 cms) High

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Japanned Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA954245
Dealers Internal Ref
6588
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
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A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons.
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Archive I A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons.

North European Commode

Archive II A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons. View VIII
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons.
North European Commode
Ref: SA954245
A Northern European lacquered chest of drawers featuring red and gold chinoiserie landscape scenes painted on a black background with brass escutcheons.
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Northern European Chinoiserie furniture from the 18th and early 19th centuries features European artistic interpretations of East Asian decorative traditions. These pieces combine classical forms, such as straight-front commodes, with hand-painted lacquer techniques depicting oriental landscapes, figures, and architectural motifs.

These commodes were constructed from solid timbers such as oak or pine, coated with layers of spirit varnish or resin to imitate genuine Asian lacquerware. Decorative details were rendered in gesso, gold leaf, and paint, completed with cast brass escutcheons and lock plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-consistent craquelure across the painted surface, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer lining, and original iron locks. The painted decoration shows natural surface wear along handles and drawer edges rather than uniform artificial distressing.

A decorative lacquered commode serves as a focal point when paired with contemporary abstract art or clean architectural moulding. Placing the piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area provides structured storage while adding visual texture to modern minimalist schemes.

Keep lacquered furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity to prevent paint flaking or timber movement. Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, solvents, and abrasive wax polishes.
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