Full front view of antique oak commode with two carved drawers and tapered legs

Antique French Louis XVI Style Oak Commode 2-Drawer Carved Birds 19th C Chest

$650.00
$650.00
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Full front view of antique oak commode with two carved drawers and tapered legs
  • Full front view of antique oak commode with two carved drawers and tapered legs
  • Close-up of top surface showing wood grain, patina, and wear marks
  • Detail of yellow fabric drawer lining with navy cross pattern and brass hardware
  • Back view showing simple construction with natural wood and tapered leg supports
  • Side profile displaying the piece's depth, carved drawer fronts, and leg proportions
  • Front view at angle emphasizing carved bird and floral motifs on both drawers
  • Close-up of lower drawer carving showing birds, flowers, and decorative details
  • Detail of carved drawer front with ornate brass keyhole plate and wood carving
  • Bottom drawer mechanism and decorative carved border with floral and leaf elements
  • Full front view of antique oak commode with two carved drawers and tapered legs
  • Close-up of top surface showing wood grain, patina, and wear marks
  • Detail of yellow fabric drawer lining with navy cross pattern and brass hardware
  • Back view showing simple construction with natural wood and tapered leg supports
  • Side profile displaying the piece's depth, carved drawer fronts, and leg proportions
  • Front view at angle emphasizing carved bird and floral motifs on both drawers
  • Close-up of lower drawer carving showing birds, flowers, and decorative details
  • Detail of carved drawer front with ornate brass keyhole plate and wood carving
  • Bottom drawer mechanism and decorative carved border with floral and leaf elements
Antique French Louis XVI Style Oak Commode 2-Drawer Carved Birds 19th C Chest

Antique French Louis XVI Style Oak Commode 2-Drawer Carved Birds 19th C Chest

$650.00
$650.00

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Brand: Unbranded (French provincial cabinetmaker)

• Material: Solid oak, pine secondary wood, brass escutcheon

• Dimensions: approx 48 x 20 x 32 in

• Color/Finish: Warm honey oak with reddish shellac/varnish top

• Condition: Good - refinished top with wear, drawer fronts show old finish with carving losses, veneer/finish inconsistency between top and drawers, one working lock plate, one missing escutcheon insert, back shows old repairs and nail holes, functional dovetailed drawers

• Era/Period: Late 19th century, Louis XVI Revival style

• Weight: approx 90-120 lbs

• Style: Two-drawer commode with carved floral swags, love birds on baskets, and dentil molding

This antique French-style commode brings genuine old-world craftsmanship to any bedroom or entryway, with hand-carved bird and floral motifs that you simply don't find on modern furniture. The rich patina, tapered fluted legs, and brass keyhole escutcheon give it real gallery presence, while the sturdy oak construction means it's built to last another century. A wonderful find for collectors of French provincial antiques or anyone wanting a statement piece with true history and character.

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