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Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest
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Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

18th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · London City Antiques
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Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a wonderful serpentine shaped coloured marble top, gilded frieze above three serpentine shaped parquetry inlaid drawers with original brass handles and gilded edge, beautiful parquetry inlaid shaped sides and standing on shaped carved cabriole legs.

A very attractive example; a statement piece beautifully crafted.

82 x 89.5 x 54.2cm

Date 1790

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
54.2cm (21.34")
Reference Numbers
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SA1084634
Dealers Internal Reference
1174
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Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a wonderful serpentine shaped coloured marble top, gilded frieze above three serpentine shaped parquetry inlaid drawers with original brass handles and gilded edge, beautiful parquetry inlaid shaped sides and standing on shaped carved cabriole legs.

A very attractive example; a statement piece beautifully crafted.

82 x 89.5 x 54.2cm

Date 1790

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
89.5cm (35.24")
Depth
54.2cm (21.34")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084634
Dealers Internal Ref
1174
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring intricate parquetry wood inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, and a shaped brown marble top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

Archive II An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring intricate parquetry wood inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, and a shaped brown marble top. View II
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Archive X An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring intricate parquetry wood inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, and a shaped brown marble top. View X
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An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring intricate parquetry wood inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, and a shaped brown marble top.
Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest
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An 18th-century serpentine commode featuring intricate parquetry wood inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, and a shaped brown marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Rococo
  • MaterialWood, Marble, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsSerpentine shape, Parquetry inlay, Cabriole legs, Gilt mounts
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 89.5 cm (35 in) x D 54.2 cm (21 in)

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Serpentine furniture features a front edge that curves outward in the centre and inward at the sides, creating a dynamic, flowing silhouette characteristic of high-end craftsmanship from the period.

These pieces typically utilized a combination of robust structural timber frames overlaid with fine veneers, complex geometric parquetry patterns, gilt-bronze mounts, and heavy marble tops.

Authenticity is assessed by inspecting the hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, the ageing of internal secondary woods, and the manual application of veneer and marquetry.

Pair the heavily patterned wooden surface and marble top against minimalist, neutral walls to allow the craftsmanship to stand out as a focal point in a contemporary setting.

Maintain the finish using microfibre dusting cloths and occasional applications of high-grade beeswax, while keeping marble surfaces sealed and free from acidic liquids.
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