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French Commode Chest of Drawers
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French Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Circa 1880, the Belgian marble top over bleached burr-walnut chest of ogee frieze drawer above 3 further long drawers, fitted ornate gilt handles and escutcheons, raised on plinth base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1860s.

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SA1163960
Description
Circa 1880, the Belgian marble top over bleached burr-walnut chest of ogee frieze drawer above 3 further long drawers, fitted ornate gilt handles and escutcheons, raised on plinth base.
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this French Marble Top Commode to the 1860s.

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French Commode Chest of Drawers

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A 19th-century French bleached walnut commode featuring three main drawers with ornate brass handles, a top frieze drawer, and a dark grey marble slab top.
French Commode Chest Of Drawers
Ref: SA1163960
A 19th-century French bleached walnut commode featuring three main drawers with ornate brass handles, a top frieze drawer, and a dark grey marble slab top.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis Philippe
  • MaterialBleached Walnut, Grey Marble, Brass
  • ColourPale Wood, Grey
  • MotifsOgee frieze drawer, Grey marble top, Brass drop handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This French commode chest of drawers from 1860 follows a French Louis Philippe style and is constructed from bleached walnut, grey marble and brass, presenting a pale wood body and grey top. The piece includes a grey marble slab top with dark mottling, an ogee frieze drawer with a central oval keyhole escutcheon, and three long drawers beneath. Each main drawer features decorative brass drop handles with ornate backplates and matching keyhole escutcheons, set against a burr-walnut grain finish, and the entire structure rests upon a solid plinth base. Measuring 90 cm high, 128 cm wide and 56 cm deep, the chest stands at a practical height for placement against a wall in a living room, hallway or bedroom. In a contemporary home, this chest of drawers provides functional storage while adding a classic architectural element to an interior. The flat top surface accommodates lamps, mirrors or decorative accessories, while the wide drawers offer ample space for linens, clothing or everyday items. The neutral pale timber tones and grey marble top allow the piece to integrate easily into various decorative schemes, ranging from traditional period rooms to more eclectic modern spaces.

FAQs

Originating in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe, this style features clean, ogee-moulded frieze drawers, simple rectangular silhouettes, polished brass hardware, and fitted marble tops designed for refined functionality.

These storage chests typically combine solid timber frames with patterned timber veneers, topped with thick cut-marble slabs and completed with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-planed timber back panels, natural wear to the wooden drawer runners, and original marble tops with hand-chiselled undersurfaces.

Position the chest against a neutral backdrop, placing contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or table lamps on the marble surface to contrast historical timber grain with modern textures.

Clean the marble slab with a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching, and nourish the exposed timber surface with a high-grade beeswax polish while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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