Graceful 19th Century French Sauteuse Commode In Stripped Walnut - 32¾"

This elegant French sauteuse commode from the 19th century presents a calm, understated presence with its pale, stripped walnut and crisp neoclassical lines. A sauteuse is a chest raised on tall, slender legs, giving it a lighter, more elevated silhouette than standard commodes, and this example exemplifies the type beautifully. The façade is enriched by carved ribbon swags, rosettes, and fluted stiles, all set against a plain molded top that keeps the composition balanced and refined. Two full-length drawers offer generous storage, each fitted with round brass pulls that add a soft, quiet gleam. Delicate tapered legs complete the profile, while the timeworn surface and subtle variations in the walnut grain create a warm, natural patina.

This commode carries the clarity and balance of neoclassical design, yet the romantic carvings and the pale, stripped walnut soften the ensemble, lending a more understated and inviting character to the refined form. Its versatile scale and graceful proportions suit many settings, whether placed in an entry beneath a mirror, used as a bedroom dresser, or styled as a living room console, where its carved detail and gentle color pair gracefully with stoneware, gilt accents, and woven textures. Note: The locks are now decorative only, and the commode comes without a key.