Antique 19th Century Marble Top Commode and Matching Dry Sink Cabinet B2 Piece Set

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An exceptional, matching pair of late 19th-century American Victorian bedroom furniture pieces featuring stunning original variegated brown and pinkish tops, … Read more An exceptional, matching pair of late 19th-century American Victorian bedroom furniture pieces featuring stunning original variegated brown and pinkish tops, beautiful rich wood graining, and original brass hardware.
This rare set includes a classic 3-drawer commode chest and a matching single-door, multi-drawer washstand. They feature a unique manufacturer’s inverted stencil reading "S.B. SHAW'S MARBLE WORKS / BUFFALO, N.Y." on one of the undersides of the marble slab, authenticating its regional historic provenance. An original, fascinating 19th-century newspaper clipping fragment remains affixed to the back of one piece, adding incredible antique charm.
Both pieces sit on their original functional casters for easy placement, and the set comes with a working, highly detailed antique brass skeleton key that operates the original brass escutcheon locks.
Item Details & Dimensions
Piece Width Height Depth
3-Drawer Commode Chest 38.5" 31.5" 17"
Matching Washstand / Cabinet 29.5" 30" 16"
Condition Report
Overall: Very good antique condition with a beautiful, warm naturally aged wood patina. Structurally stable and solid.
Tops: Both genuine marble tops display some historic surface staining/discoloration consistent with age, usage, and their past life holding washing pitchers and basins.
Washstand Cabinet: The smaller washstand has minor utility holes drilled on the interior/lower section from a previous owner (perfect for discrete modern cord management if used as a media console or nightstand).
Hardware & Drawers: All drawers in working condition. Original heavy brass drop-pull hardware is fully intact. Marble tops are not permanently attached. See less