18th Century Italian Commode 18th Century

Name: 18th Century Italian Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1036944
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 680

Items Sold 6,131

Arcadia Antiques

Verified Since Jun 2009

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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680

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An 18th-century Italian walnut commode featuring four drawers with geometric parquetry inlay and gilt brass pilaster mounts.

18th Century Italian Commode

Ref: SA1036944

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An 18th-century Italian commode is a substantial low chest of drawers originating from Italian Baroque or Neoclassical cabinetmaking traditions. Constructed primarily from regional woods like walnut, these pieces typically feature detailed geometric parquetry inlays and cast metal mounts.

Cabinetmakers used native hardwoods such as walnut, fruitwood, and olivewood for the primary framing and decorative veneers. Geometric inlays often incorporated contrasting light woods, while handles and pilaster mounts were cast in brass or bronze.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on the back panels and drawer linings, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain. Look for original iron locks, hand-cast brass escutcheons, and uneven thickness in the hand-cut parquetry veneers.

An Italian commode functions as a focal point in an entryway, living room, or hallway. Contemporary interior designers often pair these dark, detailed case goods with minimalist contemporary artwork or modern table lamps to balance historical detail with modern simplicity.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and timber movement. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once a year along the wood grain.

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