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18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €7,313     $7,938
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18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th century
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18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

An 18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Original Metalwork.

This very handsome chest of drawers is of 18th century date but still includes some features from the baroque period, particularly the fine seaweed marquetry to each of the drawer fronts. There are also good mouldings to the drawer fronts, part ebonised for contrast, and the sides are both panelled and part ebonised, with diamond designs in the centres. The exceptional handles and escutcheon plates are all original. It stands on part ebonised and panelled bracket feet. The top is also ebonised. Retaining an exceptional colour throughout.

H 100cm x W 144cm x D 61cm

H 39¼” x W 56¾” x D 24”

(#3933)

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
120cm (47.24")
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these Italian Walnut Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201841
Dealers Internal Reference
3933
Description
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

An 18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Original Metalwork.

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This very handsome chest of drawers is of 18th century date but still includes some features from the baroque period, particularly the fine seaweed marquetry to each of the drawer fronts.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

There are also good mouldings to the drawer fronts, part ebonised for contrast, and the sides are both panelled and part ebonised, with diamond designs in the centres. The exceptional handles and escutcheon plates are all original. It stands on part ebonised and panelled bracket feet. The top is also ebonised. Retaining an exceptional colour throughout.

H 100cm x W 144cm x D 61cm

H 39¼” x W 56¾” x D 24”

(#3933)

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these Italian Walnut Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201841
Dealers Internal Ref
3933
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

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

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An 18th-century Italian walnut chest of drawers featuring foliage marquetry, brass drop handles, and geometric side moulding.
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
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During the 18th century, Italian cabinetmakers produced commodes characterised by architectural proportions, intricate wood marquetry, and rich walnut veneers. Influenced by Baroque and Neoclassical movements, these chests served as central decorative storage pieces in grand residences.

These pieces were primarily crafted using solid walnut and walnut veneers, often incorporating fruitwood or dark wood inlays. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, pine secondary timbers, and hand-cast brass hardware including drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed secondary woods, uneven hand-cut dovetail joinery, and thick hand-sawn veneers showing slight shrinkage over time. Hardware displays natural oxidisation, while drawer bottoms typically fit into hand-carved grooves.

Position the chest as a focal statement piece in a hallway or dining room, contrasting its dark timber with modern abstract wall art placed above. Tempering the heavy wood with contemporary lighting and neutral upholstery creates a balanced interior scheme.

Maintain walnut surfaces by applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity variations to protect the marquetry from lifting or warping.
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