Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes

Name: Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1015098
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Description

A Very Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes c.1820

Of broadly rectangular shape but with sophisticated detailing throughout, these pieces employ walnut veneers of the finest quality. The bookmatched and crossbanded tops of these commodes have rounded corners, lessening the severity of the form, and each piece features beautifully turned pilasters with a variety of decorative features and inlaid contrasating stringing as well. The pilasters terminate in elongated bun or teardrop feet which are also inlaid with the same stringing, signs of great attention to detail and quality. The drawer fronts and side panels are all crossbanded and each drawer has a cast gilt metal or ormolu escutcheon plate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

93.5cm (36.81")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

58.5cm (23.03")

Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1015098

Dealers Internal Reference

3195

Description

A Very Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes c.1820

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Of broadly rectangular shape but with sophisticated detailing throughout, these pieces employ walnut veneers of the finest quality.

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The bookmatched and crossbanded tops of these commodes have rounded corners, lessening the severity of the form, and each piece features beautifully turned pilasters with a variety of decorative features and inlaid contrasating stringing as well. The pilasters terminate in elongated bun or teardrop feet which are also inlaid with the same stringing, signs of great attention to detail and quality. The drawer fronts and side panels are all crossbanded and each drawer has a cast gilt metal or ormolu escutcheon plate.