What is a 17th century commode?

A 17th century commode typically refers to heavy oak or walnut chests of drawers and enclosed box stools from the seventeenth century. These items provided essential storage and seating in early homes. They combine robust structural framing with decorative elements like geometric mouldings and oyster veneers. The term encompasses both British regional pieces and continental examples.

How were these pieces used?

Households utilised these chests primarily for storing textiles, garments, and valuables in private chambers and reception rooms. Box stools and close stools fulfilled personal sanitary needs while doubling as seat furniture. Their substantial weight meant they remained in fixed locations rather than moving frequently around the house. The flat top surfaces also served to display domestic objects of status.

How do I live with antique oak?

Living with seventeenth-century furniture requires maintaining stable room humidity to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Direct sunlight and proximity to heat sources should be avoided to protect the aged polish. Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth preserves the natural sheen of the wood. Gentle waxing every few years nourishes the dry timber without building up heavy chemical residues.

How to tell periods apart?

Distinguishing between Jacobean, Charles II, and William and Mary styles relies on observing shifts in ornamentation and timber choice. Jacobean pieces lean towards heavy solid oak with stark geometric panels. Later seventeenth-century pieces under William and Mary introduce rich walnut veneers, marquetry patterns, and refined brass hardware. Structural assembly methods also evolve from purely pegged frames to more complex veneered carcases.

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A 17th century commode brings heavy timber, intricate geometric mouldings and rich veneer work into a room.

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17th-century Oak Box Stool / Close Stool

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Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

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£2,850

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Oak Geometeric Chest of Drawers

From Collectable Interiors

£995

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Rare Late 17th Century Fruitwood Chest of Drawers of Superb Colour

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£2,250

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Beautiful 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers

From Holmes Antiques

£6,900

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Superb Walnut Chest of Drawers.

From Martin Murray Antiques

£2,750

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William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest

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William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest

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£6,750

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Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers

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£7,800

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A Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers Circa 1680

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Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

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Listings demonstrate a strong preference for oak and walnut timbers, frequently enhanced with geometric mouldings and oyster veneers from the late seventeenth century.

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Late 17th Century Octagonal Commode Stool

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17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£995

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Exceptional William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers

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Exceptional William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers

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£8,450

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17th Century Oak Moulded Front Small Chest of Drawers

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£1,850

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17th Century Floral Marquetry Chest of Drawers

From Blank Canvas Antiques

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Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

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Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

From Reindeer Antiques

£5,950

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17th-century Oak Box Stool / Close Stool

Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

Oak Geometeric Chest of Drawers

Rare Late 17th Century Fruitwood Chest of Drawers of Superb Colour

Beautiful 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers

Superb Walnut Chest of Drawers.

William & Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest

Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers

A Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers Circa 1680

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

Late 17th Century Octagonal Commode Stool

17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

Exceptional William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers

17th Century Oak Moulded Front Small Chest of Drawers

17th Century Floral Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

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