Sold 12 August 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques

This “Early 18th Century Mahogany Child’s Commode Chair” found a buyer.

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Description

Rare early 18th century child’s mahogany commode chair with yoke shaped top rail above a vase shaped splat.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Mahogany Childs Commode Chair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

57cm (22.44")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA623858

Dealers Internal Reference

CRB/JR/ 570

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Rare early 18th century child’s mahogany commode chair with yoke shaped top rail above a vase shaped splat.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Mahogany Childs Commode Chair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

57cm (22.44")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA623858

Dealers Internal Ref

CRB/JR/ 570

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced seat, Turned front supports, Scrolled splat back
SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Child commode chairs were utilised in wealthy households during the 17th and 18th centuries for toilet training before indoor plumbing was common.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and turned supports.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut joints, timber oxidation, tool marks, and period-appropriate wear patterns.

Such pieces are often displayed as decorative conversation items in traditional hallways, libraries, or historic interiors.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and treating the timber periodically with traditional beeswax.