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Early 20th Century French Commode
Whisper Echo
for sale €638     $692
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Whisper Echo

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Early 20th Century French Commode

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Whisper Echo
Description

FREE ground floor shipping on this item within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural areas will incur a charge.

A beautiful chest of early 20th Century drawers dating from around the early 1900’s to 1930. They are presented in a beautifully aged finish with stunning handles. Very French in their design, reminiscent of popular 18th century design. All drawers are very well made with pin dovetail joints to the sides. The drawer internals are very clean and the whole chest is completely solid and free from any wobbles or loose joints. There are some very common shrinkage splits to the sides; due to modern central heating. Aside from the side splits the drawers are in excellent antique condition. Beautiful colour, patina and French lines.

This chest will look perfect in almost any room you choose. It’s a real keeper!

Dimensions: 83.5cm High, 108cm Wide, 51cm Deep (top surface)

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Whisper Echo has dated this French Wooden Commode Chest to the 1930s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA964892
Dealers Internal Reference
SMCommode
Description
FREE ground floor shipping on this item within approximately 130 miles of Cambridgeshire. More remote and rural areas will incur a charge.

A beautiful chest of early 20th Century drawers dating from around the early 1900’s to 1930. They are presented in a beautifully aged finish with stunning handles. Very French in their design, reminiscent of popular 18th century design. All drawers are very well made with pin dovetail joints to the sides.

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The drawer internals are very clean and the whole chest is completely solid and free from any wobbles or loose joints.
Whisper Echo

There are some very common shrinkage splits to the sides; due to modern central heating. Aside from the side splits the drawers are in excellent antique condition. Beautiful colour, patina and French lines.

This chest will look perfect in almost any room you choose. It’s a real keeper!

Dimensions: 83.5cm High, 108cm Wide, 51cm Deep (top surface)

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Whisper Echo has dated this French Wooden Commode Chest to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA964892
Dealers Internal Ref
SMCommode
Whisper Echo
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023
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Whisper Echo
Telephone 07773 230230
Location
Unit 8
Slater Court
Harrier Way
Eagle Business Park
Yaxley
Cambridgeshire
PE7 3SE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whisperandecho
Verified Since Feb 2023
Whisper Echo
Verified Since Feb 2023
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Location: Unit 8, Slater Court, Harrier Way, Eagle Business Park, Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3SE, United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century French wooden commode chest with four moulded drawers and ornate brass drop handles.
Early 20th Century French Commode
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Early 20th-century French commodes frequently draw design influence from classical Louis Philippe and Provincial styles, featuring rectangular frames, horizontal drawer configurations, moulded profiles, and decorative brass drop handles.

These chests were crafted using solid hardwoods and veneers such as walnut, oak, or cherry. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer boxes and cast metal key escutcheons or swing handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit characteristic age-related wear to drawer runners, natural oxidisation on original brass hardware, solid timber drawer linings, and hand-finished joinery across the internal construction.

A French commode provides substantial visual grounding in a bedroom, hallway, or reception room, functioning effectively as a low sideboard topped with table lamps, ceramics, or framed artwork.

Regular dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and periodic application of natural wax polish helps maintain the timber finish, preventing dryness while protecting the original patinated surface.
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