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18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
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for sale €2,282     $2,477
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18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
Description

A charming 18th century French oak serpentine chest of drawers, retaining a beautifully, distressed painted finish with layers of age and wear revealing the natural character of the timber beneath.

The chest features three generously proportioned drawers, each fitted with simple round metal handles. The gently undulating serpentine fronts lends a graceful quality to its otherwise understated design.

Rich in character, with layers of historic paint and natural wear, this charming piece would sit effortlessly within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this French Painted Oak Commode to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243421
Description
A charming 18th century French oak serpentine chest of drawers, retaining a beautifully, distressed painted finish with layers of age and wear revealing the natural character of the timber beneath.
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The chest features three generously proportioned drawers, each fitted with simple round metal handles.
Hesketh Antiques

The gently undulating serpentine fronts lends a graceful quality to its otherwise understated design.

Rich in character, with layers of historic paint and natural wear, this charming piece would sit effortlessly within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this French Painted Oak Commode to the 18th Century.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243421
Hesketh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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Archive I An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles.

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles. View VII
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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

Shop hours:
Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hesketh
Verified Since Jul 2025
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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.
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An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles.
18TH CENTURY FRENCH OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS
Ref: SA1243421
An 18th-century French oak chest of drawers featuring three serpentine-fronted drawers with heavily distressed grey and white paint and circular brass ring handles.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Paint
  • ColourDistressed Grey
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Distressed painted finish, Brass ring handles, Bun feet
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

An 18th century French Provincial oak chest of drawers displays a distressed painted finish in tones of grey and white with exposed timber beneath, three serpentine-fronted drawers, circular brass ring handles, and turned bun feet. Measuring 86 cm high, 128 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, it provides practical storage with a surface suitable for lamps, books, or decorative objects. This French Chateau style piece sits effortlessly within both traditional and contemporary interiors. It functions well as a storage cabinet in a bedroom, a hallway console, or a statement surface in a living room, bringing historic character and functional surface space to daily domestic life.

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An 18th-century French commode is a substantial cabinet with drawers, designed originally in France during the reign of Louis XIV and refined through the Louis XV and Louis XVI eras as both a functional storage piece and a decorative focal point in formal living spaces.

Authentic French provincial commodes were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or fruitwood, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-carved drawer fronts or aprons, and cast brass or iron hardware.

Authentic 18th-century painted pieces display organic wear patterns where handling naturally occurs, multiple historical layers of paint over raw wood, and visible signs of hand-planed timber or age-related shrinkage along joinery lines.

Pair a distressed French commode with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting to create visual contrast, or place it in a neutral hallway or bedroom to add texture and historical depth to modern architectural spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or excess moisture, and apply a neutral beeswax paste annually to protect the underlying paint finish without softening historic layers.
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