What is an antique English commode?

An antique English commode typically refers to a chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, or specific enclosed storage piece made in England during the seventeenth, eighteenth, or nineteenth centuries. These items were designed for domestic use to hold clothing, personal items, or bedside necessities. Over time, the term has encompassed various forms including bow-fronted chests, tallboys, and occasional chair commodes. They utilise traditional timbers like mahogany, oak, and walnut.

How do I identify a Georgian commode?

Georgian pieces are identified by their classic proportions, use of solid mahogany or walnut, and characteristic hardware such as brass drop handles. Stylistic markers include straight or bow fronts, bracket feet, and occasionally detailed stringing or feather-banding. The era spans the reigns of the Georges, bringing refinements in cabinet making and a shift towards lighter, more elegant proportions by the late eighteenth century.

Were these pieces used in bedrooms?

Yes, many of these storage items were built specifically for bedrooms to hold linens, garments, and personal effects. Bedside tables and night cupboards served adjacent functions close to the sleeping quarters. Larger chests and tallboys provided primary wardrobe storage in domestic rooms before fitted closets became common in British homes.

What woods were used in English commodes?

Cabinet makers utilised a range of native and imported timbers, most notably mahogany, oak, walnut, pine, and fruitwoods. Burr walnut and olive wood were selected for decorative veneering on high-status items. Secondary timbers like deal or pine were frequently employed for internal drawer linings and carcass backs, hidden from view.

How do I care for an antique wood chest?

Care involves keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the timbers and veneers from drying out and splitting. Regular dusting with a soft cloth maintains the surface without the need for heavy chemical polishes. Maintaining a stable room humidity helps preserve the original polish and prevents movement in the old joints and panels.

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An antique English commode is a practical storage piece, often taking the form of a chest of drawers or bedside table in mahogany, oak or walnut.

17th century

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17th Century Floral Marquetry Chest of Drawers

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£20,000

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chest of drawers

Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Cabinet Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Cabinet Circa 1900

From Regent Antiques

£2,950

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cupboards

17th century

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

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£995

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cupboards

17th century

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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

From Anthony Short Antiques

£2,900

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chest of drawers

18th century

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A Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Long Melford Antiques

£995

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chest of drawers

19th century

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English Original Painted Chest of Drawers

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,550

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

From Rumble Antiques

£1,250

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chest of drawers

17th century

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George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Thakeham Furniture

£2,500

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Charming Antique 19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

From Richardsons Antiques

£495

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chest of drawers

18th century

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George I Walnut Chest of Drawers with Feather-banded Borders

From Hand of Glory

£1,500

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chest of drawers

The listings show English commodes spanning the seventeenth century to the twentieth century, constructed in mahogany, oak, walnut, pine, and earthenware.

19th century

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English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,450

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

From Yolanda Gray Antiques

£1,850

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality

From Prior and Willis

£976

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chest of drawers

19th century

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A Very Large Classic English Antique / Old Pine 5 Drawer Waxed Chest of Drawers

From D & J Hunt Antiques

£725

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Mid 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Original Paint

From Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

£1,300

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chest of drawers

17th century

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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

From Anthony Short Antiques

£2,900

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chest of drawers

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Antique English Commode

17th Century Floral Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Antique English Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Cabinet Circa 1900

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

17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

A Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

English Original Painted Chest of Drawers

Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Charming Antique 19th Century Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

George I Walnut Chest of Drawers with Feather-banded Borders

English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers – Quality

A Very Large Classic English Antique / Old Pine 5 Drawer Waxed Chest of Drawers

Mid 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Original Paint

17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

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