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A 18th Century Italian Commode
Henry Fowler Antiques
for sale €3,393     $3,683
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A 18th Century Italian Commode

18th century
Description

A 18th century figured walnut on cabriole hoofed legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1097416
Description
A 18th century figured walnut on cabriole hoofed legs.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097416
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles.

A 18th Century Italian Commode

Archive II An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles.
Archive V An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles. View X
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 52
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Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles.
A 18th century Italian commode
Ref: SA1097416
An eighteenth-century Italian walnut commode featuring a serpentine curved front, two panel doors, cabriole legs, and dark metal handles.
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Eighteenth-century Italian commodes were heavily influenced by French Rococo design, featuring sinuous curves, serpentine fronts, and ornate veneering. Crafted during a period of established cabinet-making, these pieces typically served as decorative storage units in formal reception rooms and private apartments across Italian city-states.

Cabinet-makers predominantly used regional hardwoods such as walnut, olivewood, and fruitwoods, often applying figured burr veneers over pine or poplar carcases. Hand-forged iron or cast brass hardware was fitted for handles and escutcheons, securing hand-dovetailed drawers or cupboard doors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn wood veneers, irregular tool marks on the interior structural frame, and hand-cut dovetail joinery. Original cast metal fittings often display subtle variations and patination from age, while the back panels usually show rough-hewn timber board construction.

An antique commode functions as an impactful anchor in a contemporary hallway, entryway, or living space. Positioning modern artwork or a minimalist mirror above the wooden surface creates a deliberate visual contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean contemporary lines.

Keep the commode away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish cracking. Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax polish helps preserve the natural wood patina.
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