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Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
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Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

19th century
Sold 10 July 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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A really good French Louis Philippe Commode in burr walnut. Wonderful colour, and excellent original condition, with four drawers, all made to run well. The commode has canted sides with a shaped St. Anne's marble above, and shaped bracket feet below . Escutcheons and locks all original. This has been cleaned and waxed but otherwise as found

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147018
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A really good French Louis Philippe Commode in burr walnut. Wonderful colour, and excellent original condition, with four drawers, all made to run well. The commode has canted sides with a shaped St. Anne's marble above, and shaped bracket feet below . Escutcheons and locks all original. This has been cleaned and waxed but otherwise as found
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147018
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A rectangular wooden chest of drawers featuring highly figured burr walnut veneer and a dark marble top.
Burr walnut Louis Philippe Commode
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A rectangular wooden chest of drawers featuring highly figured burr walnut veneer and a dark marble top.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched veneer, Frieze drawer, Plinth base, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

The Louis Philippe style emerged in France during the mid-19th century, characterised by restrained neoclassical proportions, minimal ornamentation, and a focus on smooth, elegant wood veneers rather than heavy carvings.

These pieces typically feature dense softwood or hardwood carcases fully faced with highly figured decorative wood veneers, such as burr walnut or mahogany, often surmounted by a thick slab of polished marble.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, traditional hand-applied French polish finishes, iron or brass locks with matching keys, and natural timber shrinkage rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

This type of statement furniture functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, providing a warm textural contrast against minimalist white walls or neutral colour palettes.

Preserve the finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or drying, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes.
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