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Exceptional Pair of Late 18th Century North Italian Walnut and Kingwood Commodes
Thakeham Furniture
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£21,500
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Exceptional Pair of Late 18th Century North Italian Walnut and Kingwood Commodes

18th century
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Exceptional pair of late 18th century North Italian walnut and kingwood commodes in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini. Intricate neoclassical boxwood & harewood marquetry throughout; the tops inlaid with floral motif, the fronts with central figures surrounded by scrolling leaves and tendrils, the sides with floral swags. The quartered, crossbanded top over a frieze drawer inlaid with acanthus scrolls and two further drawers sans traverse, raised on square tapering legs. With wonderful colour and figure throughout.

Circa. 1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated these Italian Walnut Marquetry Commodes to the 18th Century.

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SA1219913
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7676
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Description
Exceptional pair of late 18th century North Italian walnut and kingwood commodes in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini. Intricate neoclassical boxwood & harewood marquetry throughout; the tops inlaid with floral motif, the fronts with central figures surrounded by scrolling leaves and tendrils, the sides with floral swags.
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The quartered, crossbanded top over a frieze drawer inlaid with acanthus scrolls and two further drawers sans traverse, raised on square tapering legs.
Thakeham Furniture

With wonderful colour and figure throughout.

Circa. 1790

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated these Italian Walnut Marquetry Commodes to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219913
Dealers Internal Ref
7676
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Thakeham Furniture

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Telephone 01403 713649
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A pair of late eighteenth-century North Italian Neoclassical walnut and kingwood commodes featuring intricate floral marquetry, classical medallion motifs, and tapered legs.
Exceptional pair of late 18th century North Italian walnut and kingwood commodes
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A pair of late eighteenth-century North Italian Neoclassical walnut and kingwood commodes featuring intricate floral marquetry, classical medallion motifs, and tapered legs.
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Late 18th-century North Italian commodes reflect Neoclassical design influences, characterised by straight lines, tapered square legs, and symmetrical geometric proportions. Cabinetmakers in regions such as Lombardy and Piedmont favoured complex timber marquetry incorporating fruitwood, walnut, and kingwood to create figurative scenes, swags, and foliage patterns.

These commodes typically feature solid softwood or walnut carcases overlaid with decorative veneers including walnut, kingwood, rosewood, and fruitwood. Hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, and hand-cut marquetry inlays applied with animal protein glues are standard construction indicators of this period.

Authentic pieces exhibit uneven hand-cut veneer thickness, natural shrinkage lines in the timber, and antique oxidisation on interior surfaces. Hardware like keyhole escutcheons and drawer locks should show signs of hand forging, and the underside and backs should display hand-sawn tool marks typical of pre-industrial woodworking.

An antique marquetry commode serves as a focal point when placed against neutral, painted walls in an entryway, living room, or bedroom. Pairing the intricate wood patterns with modern lighting, simple contemporary ceramics, or minimalist artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain antique veneers by keeping the room at a stable relative humidity to prevent lifting or cracking. Clean the wood surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicon-based sprays or harsh liquid cleaners that can damage historic finishes.
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