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Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France

$16,800
$24,70031% Off
£12,760.01
£18,760.2631% Off
€14,676.35
€21,577.7331% Off
CA$23,472.89
CA$34,510.7431% Off
A$26,174.93
A$38,483.3831% Off
CHF 13,656.96
CHF 20,078.9931% Off
MX$321,176.28
MX$472,205.6031% Off
NOK 173,831.39
NOK 255,573.5331% Off
SEK 164,701.46
SEK 242,150.3731% Off
DKK 109,535.03
DKK 161,042.5731% Off
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About the Item

Walnut and burled walnut. In 1700s France, the commode was considered the finest piece of furniture in the chateau. It was also placed in the most important areas so it could be seen. This particular commode from Bourgogne or Vallee du Rhone area, is very rare in its shape and storage area. The shaped sides are small cabinets with one shaped shelf each. Each door opens to the back so that the contents are kept private from any guests. The 'galbee' front features three full drawers with brass hardware. The veneered wooden insets on the drawers and sides are all burled walnut wood. All this rests upon four outward shaped feet. There are three keys for opening the side cabinets and front drawers. This rare and large French commode from the 1700s will be an elegant focal point in any room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.63 in (103.21 cm)Width: 65.75 in (167.01 cm)Depth: 29.63 in (75.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor rubs, nicks and losses of wood; traces of old woodworm.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 415-1021stDibs: 1507019063811

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