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Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C
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Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

18th century
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Description

An 18th-century Italian Maggiolini walnut, tulipwood, and marquetry commode, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Circa 1790.

The crossbanded, marquetry-inlaid top flanks a decorative central pictorial inlay depicting a farmer with cows. There is a single shallow drawer in the frieze over two further drawers inlaid in the same manner as the chest top, with lion masque drawer pulls. 

The sides are complete with similar inlaid decoration and the commode is elegantly raised on straight tapered inlaid legs.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, French polished and waxed in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 82 cm x Width 62 cm x Depth 41 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches

Giuseppe Maggiolini (13 November 1738 – 16 November 1814),

himself a marquetry-maker (intarsiatore), was the pre-eminent cabinet-maker in Milan in the later 18th century. Though some of his early work is Late Baroque in manner, his name is particularly associated with blocky neoclassical forms veneered with richly detailed marquetry vignettes, often within complicated borders. His clientele reached Austria and Poland.

Walnut

The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced, and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, the more expensive and desirable.

Tulip wood 

Brazilian tulip wood is a classic high-quality wood; it is very dense with a lovely figure. It is used for inlays in furniture and for small turned items. Available only in small sizes, it is rarely used in solid for luxury furniture. Like other woods with a pronounced figure, it is rather strongly subject to fashion.

Our reference: A5289

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Italian Marquetry Bedside Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236845
Dealers Internal Reference
A5289
Description
An 18th-century Italian Maggiolini walnut, tulipwood, and marquetry commode, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Circa 1790.
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The crossbanded, marquetry-inlaid top flanks a decorative central pictorial inlay depicting a farmer with cows.
Regent Antiques

There is a single shallow drawer in the frieze over two further drawers inlaid in the same manner as the chest top, with lion masque drawer pulls. 

fig 1. An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

The sides are complete with similar inlaid decoration and the commode is elegantly raised on straight tapered inlaid legs.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, French polished and waxed in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
fig 2. Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 82 cm x Width 62 cm x Depth 41 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches

Giuseppe Maggiolini (13 November 1738 – 16 November 1814),

himself a marquetry-maker (intarsiatore), was the pre-eminent cabinet-maker in Milan in the later 18th century. Though some of his early work is Late Baroque in manner, his name is particularly associated with blocky neoclassical forms veneered with richly detailed marquetry vignettes, often within complicated borders. His clientele reached Austria and Poland.

fig 3. An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
fig 3. Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

Walnut

The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced, and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, the more expensive and desirable.

fig 4. An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
fig 4. Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

Tulip wood 

Brazilian tulip wood is a classic high-quality wood; it is very dense with a lovely figure. It is used for inlays in furniture and for small turned items. Available only in small sizes, it is rarely used in solid for luxury furniture. Like other woods with a pronounced figure, it is rather strongly subject to fashion.

Our reference: A5289

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Italian Marquetry Bedside Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236845
Dealers Internal Ref
A5289
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Archive I An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.

Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C

Archive II An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs. View XV
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An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
Antique Italian Maggiolini Walnut & Marquetry Commodino Bedside Cabinet 18th C
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An 18th-century Italian Neoclassical walnut commodino featuring intricate foliate and pictorial marquetry inlay, three drawers with lion head ring pulls, and square tapered legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedside Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Neoclassical
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPastoral marquetry scene, Lion head ring pulls, Tapered square legs, Foliate border inlay
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 18th-century Italian Neoclassical commodino is constructed from warm brown walnut and tulipwood with extensive marquetry inlay. The rectangular top features a central pictorial inlay within a crossbanded border, above a single shallow frieze drawer and two larger drawers below. The drawers display a central pastoral marquetry scene depicting a farmer with cows, bordered by foliate designs and fitted with brass lion head ring pulls. Further foliate inlay decorates the vertical stiles and the sides of the cabinet, which is supported on straight square tapered legs with dark-finished lower sections. Measuring 82 cm high by 62 cm wide and 41 cm deep, this bedside cabinet functions practically for storage beside a bed or as an accent chest in a living room, hallway, or study. The smooth French polished and waxed finish highlights the variegated wood grains of the contrasting timbers. The drawer hardware comprises round brass pulls on the top frieze drawer and drop rings suspended from cast brass lion masques on the lower two drawers. The compact freestanding piece is suitable for placement against a wall in traditional or formal interior settings.

FAQs

A commodino is a small Italian chest of drawers or nightstand that emerged in the 18th century. Typically designed for bedrooms or private sitting rooms, these pieces often feature refined Neoclassical proportions and elaborate marquetry work executed by skilled cabinetmakers.

Craftsmen utilised solid hardwoods such as walnut for the primary structure, applying thin veneers of contrasting timber including fruitwoods, boxwood, rosewood, and ebony to form intricate inlaid patterns. Mounts and drawer pulls were typically cast in brass or bronze.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut wood veneers showing subtle surface irregularities, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and uneven backboards with hand-sawn tool marks. Natural timber shrinkage over centuries often produces light cracking along the grain lines of the veneer.

An antique commodino functions effectively as a statement bedside table or as an accent cabinet in a hallway or drawing room. Pairing detailed pictorial inlay with neutral walls and clean-lined contemporary lamps allows the historical woodwork to serve as a focal point.

Maintain marquetry by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the thin timber veneers from drying out, lifting, or fading.
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