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Small Early 20th Century Ebonised Commode
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Small Early 20th Century Ebonised Commode

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 May 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Charming neat-sized early 20th Century Ebonised commode/chest of drawers.

French circa 1920s with original ormolu mounts white marble top and working keys.

H

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

W

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

D

: 40 cm (15 3/4")

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Ebonised Marble Top Commode to the 1920s.

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SA1105356
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha057/8011/4022
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Description
Charming neat-sized early 20th Century Ebonised commode/chest of drawers.

French circa 1920s with original ormolu mounts white marble top and working keys.

H

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

W

: 76 cm (29 15/16")

D

: 40 cm (15 3/4")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Ebonised Marble Top Commode to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105356
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha057/8011/4022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I A small early 20th-century ebonised commode featuring a white marble top, four drawers with brass mounts, and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Early 20th Century Ebonised Commode

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Verified Since Apr 2008
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A small early 20th-century ebonised commode featuring a white marble top, four drawers with brass mounts, and turned legs.
SMALL EARLY 20TH CENTURY EBONISED COMMODE
Ref: SA1105356
A small early 20th-century ebonised commode featuring a white marble top, four drawers with brass mounts, and turned legs.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical Revival
  • MaterialWood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourBlack and White
  • MotifsWhite marble top, Gilded brass mounts, Four-drawer configuration, Turned tapered legs

Ebonised furniture, designed to imitate expensive ebony wood, gained immense popularity in Europe during the 17th century and saw major revivals in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, frequently drawing inspiration from French cabinet-making traditions.

These pieces typically feature a hardwood carcase finished with an ebonised lacquer or stain, topped with a fitted slab of natural marble, and often accented with cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, the weight and veining of the natural marble top, and the patina and wear patterns on the ebonised finish and metal hardware.

The dark, dramatic finish serves as a strong focal point; balance its visual weight by pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and metallic accents that complement the brass hardware.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the ebonised finish, and seal the marble top periodically to protect against stains and acidic spills.
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