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French Cherrywood Provincial Commode
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    Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree
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French Cherrywood Provincial Commode

19th century
Description

A French Cherrywood commode in the Louis XV provincial style, dating from the late 19thc.

The commode is constructed from Solid Cherrywood and is in good structural order

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this French Provincial Cherrywood Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152763
Description
A French Cherrywood commode in the Louis XV provincial style, dating from the late 19thc.

The commode is constructed from Solid Cherrywood and is in good structural order

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated this French Provincial Cherrywood Commode to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152763
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
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Archive I A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.

French Cherrywood Provincial Commode

Archive II A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved cabriole legs. View III
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William Morris Antiques
Telephone 0800 324 7028
Location
115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williammorris
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Items For Sale 22
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William Morris Antiques
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A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
French Cherrywood provincial commode
Ref: SA1152763
A French provincial cherrywood commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with ornate brass handles, and carved 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
  • MaterialCherrywood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Ornate brass handles, Panelled sides
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

This French provincial commode dates from the late 19th century and brings traditional character to a hallway or bedroom interior. Constructed from solid cherrywood, the chest displays a rich warm brown timber tone with visible grain patterns across the polished top surface. The design incorporates a serpentine front profile alongside panelled sides and carved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet. Brass hardware includes ornate swing handles fitted to each drawer front, complemented by central decorative escutcheons. The case contains two upper small drawers positioned above two wider lower drawers. Light surface scuffs and wear marks appear across the wooden finish from age and daily use. Measuring 57 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 78 cm deep, the unit provides accessible storage space while maintaining a compact footprint within a living area or landing. Placed against a wall, the piece functions as a practical surface for displaying decorative items, lamps, or everyday accessories. The sturdy construction ensures stability for supporting loads inside the drawers. Interior placement suits traditional domestic schemes requiring functional wooden furniture with historical design influences.

FAQs

French Provincial furniture refers to pieces crafted in regional French towns during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, adapting elaborate Parisian court styles like Louis XV into simplified, durable designs for rural estates. These pieces typically feature native hardwoods, soft curves, and subtle hand-carved accents.

Regional French craftsmen utilized native fruitwoods such as cherrywood, walnut, and oak. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass or iron drawer pulls and escutcheons, while drawer interiors were assembled using solid wood with dovetail joinery.

Authentic period examples display hand-hewn construction marks, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, asymmetric dovetails on the drawers, and age-appropriate wear around the brass fittings and wooden feet. The underside and back panels generally show rough-sawn timber with natural oxidation.

A French provincial commode works as an anchor piece in a modern hallway or bedroom. Position contemporary artwork or a minimalist mirror directly above the wood surface to balance the traditional serpentine silhouette and brass hardware.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and protect the patina, avoiding liquid sprays, silicone cleaners, or direct placement near heat sources.
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