Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

About the Item

A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being a three drawer chest at first glance. However, discreetly hidden behind the upper "drawer" is in fact a fall-front, which opens to reveal a small writing desk with three open cubbies for organization within. The lower portion of the chest houses two full-sized drawers. The rectangular-shaped top has pronounced and rounded front corners, which carry through down the side posts and are flute-carved. Each drawer front is adorn with brass trim and retains the original brass (and really great) hardware; a pair of rectangular bail pulls with a beautiful Neoclassic escutcheon set at center. This commode is presented upon conical legs with exaggerated tops that canopy over their tapered feet. The rich fruitwood has a wonderful old patina throughout. Note that there have been some prior repairs to the top. This late 18th century French chest-of-drawers is a beautiful Neoclassical case-piece for your home, offering storage within and a place for desired objects to be prominently displayed atop. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 49.25 in (125.1 cm)Depth: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Chest #13641stDibs: LU876433293122

More From This Seller

View All
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French writing desk features a slant-leaf front...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Period Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a top with rounded/cove-edges at four corners, atop a neoclassical case with rounded and flute-carved side posts, three full sized drawers, and raised on conical legs which taper to their peg feet. The recessed panel and dovetailed drawers, are each fitted with Neoclassical hardware with wreath & bow motif, including the pair of handles flanking the escutcheon at center. This piece is has rich and beautiful wood grain...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode with marble top and brass trim, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a re...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neoclassical Period French Bleached-Wood Commode w/Nice Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode with nice hardware from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top over the case which houses three full-...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved wood raised commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging top with rounded front corners, w...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

You May Also Like

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, clothing and personal items could be stored in lower drawers and important papers and records would be kept in the desk, which closes up and slides into the body of the bureau when not in use. This piece is in particularly fine shape, exhibiting rich wood grain and a sliding desk...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with ...
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rectangular top with projecting corners and a three-quarter pierced brass Gallery, above a conforming case fitted with three drawers, all with applied mounts...
Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800 This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

19th Century Two-Piece English Butler's Secretary
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-piece secretary is constructed of oak with contrast mahogany banding, the compartmented fall front desk forms the top drawer of the base cabinet when closed, the upper cabin...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire has a stunning veneer and marquetry. The elegant unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grains with maple and bird's-eye maple as well as satinwood. The secretaire has three drawers on the outside. The inside of the writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This gorgeous and remarkable desk is in very good original condition and has its original patina. It ships from Europe...
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Recently Viewed

View All