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18th-century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
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18th-century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760

18th century
Description

An exceptional 18th-century German or Austrian walnut and fruitwood commode, of elegant bombe form, richly decorated with finely executed marquetry.

The drawer fronts are inlaid with interlocking C-scroll motifs, framed within geometric reserves, displaying a sophisticated contrast between warm walnut and lighter fruitwood veneers. The top features a central panel with similar scrolling ornament, demonstrating a cohesive decorative scheme typical of Southern German and Austrian cabinetmaking of the mid to late 18th century.

The commode retains its original brass handles and escutcheons, and stands on carved bun feet, reinforcing its Baroque influence. The veneers show a lively figuring, with strong colour and depth, enhanced by age and patina.

A refined and decorative piece, combining architectural structure with fluid ornamental design, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated these Austrian Baroque Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08648305
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Thick hand-cut veneers across the drawer fronts: mid-eighteenth-century cabinet work.
Hand-turned bun feet beneath a moulded plinth: Baroque base construction.
Crossbanded borders framing book-matched walnut panels: traditional continental workshop practice.
Cast brass escutcheons fixed with small brads: early metalwork attachment.
Softwood drawer sides with hand-planed top edges: pre-industrial joinery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092615
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Description
An exceptional 18th-century German or Austrian walnut and fruitwood commode, of elegant bombe form, richly decorated with finely executed marquetry.
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The drawer fronts are inlaid with interlocking C-scroll motifs, framed within geometric reserves, displaying a sophisticated contrast between warm walnut and lighter fruitwood veneers.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

The top features a central panel with similar scrolling ornament, demonstrating a cohesive decorative scheme typical of Southern German and Austrian cabinetmaking of the mid to late 18th century.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century Austrian Baroque walnut chest of drawers featuring three serpentine drawers with marquetry inlay and brass handles on bun feet.
fig 1. 18th-century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760

The commode retains its original brass handles and escutcheons, and stands on carved bun feet, reinforcing its Baroque influence. The veneers show a lively figuring, with strong colour and depth, enhanced by age and patina.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century Austrian Baroque walnut chest of drawers featuring three serpentine drawers with marquetry inlay and brass handles on bun feet.
fig 2. 18th-century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760

A refined and decorative piece, combining architectural structure with fluid ornamental design, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Video Available https://youtu.be/BHDpoyh8ZwI

Please contact us for high-resolution images, or we can arrange a mutually convenient virtual viewing.

Returns and Shipping

14-day return -

Worldwide delivery is available; please contact us for a quote

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated these Austrian Baroque Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 08648305
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Thick hand-cut veneers across the drawer fronts: mid-eighteenth-century cabinet work.
Hand-turned bun feet beneath a moulded plinth: Baroque base construction.
Crossbanded borders framing book-matched walnut panels: traditional continental workshop practice.
Cast brass escutcheons fixed with small brads: early metalwork attachment.
Softwood drawer sides with hand-planed top edges: pre-industrial joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092615
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Austrian Baroque walnut chest of drawers featuring three serpentine drawers with marquetry inlay and brass handles on bun feet.

18th-century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760

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An eighteenth-century Austrian Baroque walnut chest of drawers featuring three serpentine drawers with marquetry inlay and brass handles on bun feet.
18th-Century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
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An eighteenth-century Austrian Baroque walnut chest of drawers featuring three serpentine drawers with marquetry inlay and brass handles on bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleAustrian Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Fruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Marquetry inlay, Bun feet, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 18th-century Austrian Baroque chest of drawers originates from circa 1760 and measures 78 cm high, 103 cm wide, 52 cm deep. The piece is constructed from walnut and fruitwood, displaying a warm brown colour with a lively figured veneer and strong depth. The serpentine front comprises three drawers decorated with interlocking C-scroll marquetry inlay, framed within geometric reserves. The drawer fronts, sides and top demonstrate a sophisticated contrast between darker walnut and lighter fruitwood veneers. Additional visual details include cast brass bail handles, shaped brass escutcheons, and large carved bun feet supporting the base. The surfaces display a natural aged patina across the timber. Such a refined commode suits placement in a gentleman's library, hallway, or living room, combining architectural structure with fluid ornamental design suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Austrian Baroque furniture of the mid-eighteenth century is recognised for its dramatic proportions, serpentine contours, and intricate marquetry or parquetry veneer work. Craftsmen in Central Europe frequently incorporated indigenous woods, creating contrasting geometric or floral patterns across drawer fronts and tops.

These pieces were typically constructed using a pine or oak carcass veneered with woods such as walnut, fruitwood, and ash. Cast brass hardware, including drop handles and diamond-shaped escutcheons, was hand-fitted to complement the timber work.

Authentic period commodes exhibit hand-sawn secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and irregularities consistent with period tools. The drawer linings and back panels should show natural oxidation, while the brass hardware will typically display historical wear and casting marks.

A Baroque commode serves as a anchor piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Designers often pair the textured walnut marquetry with minimalist wall art, modern table lamps, or a simple mirror to balance historical weight with contemporary aesthetics.

Prescribe regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood veneer. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement, cracking, or lifting.
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