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Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 35 ⅜” H x 46 ¼” W x 23 ¼” D

An extraordinary Italian walnut commode from the 19th century, Neoclassical in style, decorated with a graphic marquetry of dark/light woods that creates movement and definition over the exterior. The surface uses two, beautiful planks shaped to chamfered corners and outlined around the edges with a sawtooth pattern of inlay in contrasting light/dark tones. A case of five drawers includes two small drawers in the top row over three wider drawers all inlaid with a geometric design of elongated checkerboard strips of alternating blonde and dark woods. Each drawer opens by ring pull hardware; note the escutcheons are only decorative without an original key present. Chamfered front corners are inlaid with a very narrow triangle rising from the feet to end in a little diamond perhaps suggesting a candle or symbolizing an eternal flame. The side panels have inlaid designs complementary to those on the drawer fronts so from every perspective one can admire the visionary intentions of the maker even two centuries later. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this commode is ready to be enjoyed in your interior. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Carved, Inlay, Walnut, Wood, Marquetry
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	5038-5
Incollect Reference #:	840442

Dimensions

W.	46.25 in;	H.	35.375 in;	D.	23.25 in;
W.	117.48 cm;	H.	89.85 cm;	D.	59.06 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.