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Early 20th Century Italian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Early 20th Century Italian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 April 2025 · TallBoy Interiors
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Description

This is an absolutely stunning early 20th century burr walnut chest of drawers. The shape of the chest is gorgeous and extremely elegant. The figuring to the walnut is beautiful all over the body and also on the top. Each drawer runs smoothly and closes flush. General aged condition but very clean and free from scratches and losses.

Height 85cm Width 122cm Depth 61cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Italian Burr Walnut Commode to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1070307
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001979
Description
This is an absolutely stunning early 20th century burr walnut chest of drawers. The shape of the chest is gorgeous and extremely elegant. The figuring to the walnut is beautiful all over the body and also on the top. Each drawer runs smoothly and closes flush. General aged condition but very clean and free from scratches and losses.

Height 85cm Width 122cm Depth 61cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Italian Burr Walnut Commode to the 1920s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070307
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001979
TallBoy Interiors
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An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Italian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Archive II An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XV
Archive XVI An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View XVI
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An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
Early 20th century Italian Burr walnut chest of drawers
Ref: SA1070307
An early 20th century Italian burr walnut commode featuring a serpentine front, three drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBaroque Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Book-matched veneer, Cabriole legs, Cast brass handles
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

The commode originated in late 17th-century France as a low chest of drawers, evolving through various European movements including Baroque and Rococo designs, with Italian interpretations often featuring bolder serpentine shapes and rich local veneers.

Authentic pieces typically utilise a solid secondary wood carcass, such as oak or pine, expertly overlaid with highly figured burr walnut veneers, and are assembled using traditional joinery like dovetailing alongside hand-cast brass hardware.

Verification involves inspecting the interior drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, checking the consistency and ageing of the veneer grain, and examining the hardware and backboards for period-appropriate tool marks and patination.

Integrating an ornate wooden piece into a modern scheme works best by placing it against neutral walls to highlight the figured grain, balancing its visual weight with minimalist surrounding decor or contemporary lighting.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, applying quality microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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