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Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes
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Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes

19th century
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A pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the original highly decorative shaped marble tops with a moulded edge, two oak lined drawers below and a two tambour door opening to reveal a large compartment space, the door fronts having decorative feathered inlay, the sides of the commodes having parquetry inlay, lovely quality ormolu mounts on each corner terminating on elegant shaped ormolu feet, shaped apron with central ormolu mount. Both commodes in excellent condition and having a lovely warm rich colour. Circa 1860.

51” x 19 3/4” x 38” high

130cms x 50cms x 97cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated these French Kingwood Marble Commodes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09715343
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Single-slot screws on the cast bronze mounts: fixes the late 19th-century date.
Panelled solid backboards with framed stiles: fits 19th-century French cabinetmaking.
Finely cut drawer dovetails in oak: fits mid-to-late 19th-century workshop practice.
Shaped thick breccia marble tops: fits the Napoleon III revival style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245049
Dealers Internal Reference
3465
Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and marble top commodes of exceptional quality, having the original highly decorative shaped marble tops with a moulded edge, two oak lined drawers below and a two tambour door opening to reveal a large compartment space, the door fronts having decorative feathered inlay, the sides of the commodes having parquetry inlay, lovely quality ormolu mounts on each corner terminating on elegant shaped ormolu feet, shaped apron with central ormolu mount. Both commodes in excellent condition and having a lovely warm rich colour. Circa 1860.

51” x 19 3/4” x 38” high

130cms x 50cms x 97cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated these French Kingwood Marble Commodes to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09715343
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Single-slot screws on the cast bronze mounts: fixes the late 19th-century date.
Panelled solid backboards with framed stiles: fits 19th-century French cabinetmaking.
Finely cut drawer dovetails in oak: fits mid-to-late 19th-century workshop practice.
Shaped thick breccia marble tops: fits the Napoleon III revival style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245049
Dealers Internal Ref
3465
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops.

Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and Marble Top Commodes

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View VI
Archive VII A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View IX
Archive X A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View X
Archive XI A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View XI
Archive XII A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops. View XIII
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops.
Pair 19th Century French Kingwood and marble top commodes
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A pair of nineteenth-century French kingwood commodes featuring herringbone parquetry veneers, gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and variegated marble tops.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCommodes & Chests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialKingwood, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHerringbone parquetry, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs, Marble top
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century French commodes belongs to the French Chateau style. Each piece uses kingwood timber with a warm brown colour, paired with a variegated marble top, oak lined drawers, and gilt bronze ormolu mounts. The cabinetry showcases herringbone parquetry veneers, feathered inlay on the door fronts, a shaped apron with a central ormolu mount, and elegant shaped ormolu feet on cabriole legs. Additional visible details include moulded edges on the marble tops, small keyhole escutcheons on the drawers, and matching door handles. Measuring 97 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, each commode provides functional surface space and storage. This matched pair suits placement in a grand bedroom, drawing room, or hallway to display ornaments while storing household items within the internal cabinet and drawers.

FAQs

French commodes from this era typically exhibit curved silhouettes, cabriole legs, and elaborate marquetry or parquetry veneer patterns. They feature heavy cast gilt-bronze mounts, known as ormolu, positioned along the corners, aprons, and feet, topped with contoured natural marble slabs.

The primary structure is usually framed in oak or pine, covered with decorative kingwood or rosewood veneers arranged in geometric parquetry designs. The tops are fitted with thick, cut marble, while decorative accents and handles are cast in gilt bronze.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original chiseled gilding or patina on the bronze mounts, and hand-planed backboards. The marble tops often show natural inclusions and hand-chiseled edges underneath.

A matching pair can be placed symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, used as oversized bedside tables in a spacious bedroom, or positioned along a long corridor wall to balance contemporary artwork and lighting.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the veneer. Clean marble tops using a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching, and avoid harsh chemical polishes on gilt-bronze mounts.
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