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Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes
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Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes

19th century
Sold 30 May 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes.

Of rectangular form with two deep drawers and a shallower drawer disguised in the frieze panel. The commodes are veneered throughout in high quality walnut, the tops using bookmatched timber and darker burl being used for the frieze and lower apron to contrast with the golden coloured pieces used for the larger drawer fronts. The commodes stand on tapering legs. There are ormolu leaf mounts used on the frieze and apron and the commodes retain their original keys. Each commode has a fine colour and patination.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Pair of Commodes to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143702
Dealers Internal Reference
3765
Description
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes.

Of rectangular form with two deep drawers and a shallower drawer disguised in the frieze panel. The commodes are veneered throughout in high quality walnut, the tops using bookmatched timber and darker burl being used for the frieze and lower apron to contrast with the golden coloured pieces used for the larger drawer fronts. The commodes stand on tapering legs.

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There are ormolu leaf mounts used on the frieze and apron and the commodes retain their original keys.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Each commode has a fine colour and patination.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Pair of Commodes to the 19th Century.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143702
Dealers Internal Ref
3765
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes

Archive II A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View II
Archive III A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View IX
Archive X A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View X
Archive XI A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs. View XI
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
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Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

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A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs.
Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes
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A matching pair of nineteenth-century Italian commodes crafted from figured burr walnut, featuring rectilinear bodies with multiple drawers and tapered legs.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Tapered legs, Keyhole escutcheons, Rectilinear form
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 126.5 cm (50 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

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Nineteenth-century Italian commodes typically feature clean architectural lines influenced by neoclassical design, often highlighting rich wood veneers and restrained brass or gilt mounts.

These pieces are constructed using solid secondary woods with decorative burl or burr veneers applied to the exterior surfaces, featuring traditional dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic items display period-correct hand-cut dovetails, natural wax patination, traditional timber shrinkage, and hand-forged or cast hardware consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

A burr walnut commode adds warmth and texture to contemporary spaces and works well when paired with minimalist surroundings to allow the intricate wood grain to serve as a focal point.

Preserve the finish by keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying high-quality microcrystalline wax.
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