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Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table
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Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table

19th century
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Circa 1830, wonderful Dutch marquetry dressing table/chest of drawers of monumental proportions. The top section has a large rectangular framed mirror surrounded by floral marquetry and held in place by two mahogany columns which have marquetry inlay scrolling around from top to bottom and finish with a pair of large beehive style finials. At the base is a single long drawer. The mirror section is embedded into a chest of drawers with four graduating drawers, the top drawer set more forward than the rest, all smothered in floral marquetry. The gables of the chest are inlaid with urns on both sides with flowers and butterflies. At the front, the chest stands on raised tapering feet and a bracket foot at the back. Wonderful example of Dutch furniture of the period. Good colour and condition, and excellent patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA318847
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20882
Description
Circa 1830, wonderful Dutch marquetry dressing table/chest of drawers of monumental proportions. The top section has a large rectangular framed mirror surrounded by floral marquetry and held in place by two mahogany columns which have marquetry inlay scrolling around from top to bottom and finish with a pair of large beehive style finials. At the base is a single long drawer.
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The mirror section is embedded into a chest of drawers with four graduating drawers, the top drawer set more forward than the rest, all smothered in floral marquetry.
Georgian Antiques

The gables of the chest are inlaid with urns on both sides with flowers and butterflies. At the front, the chest stands on raised tapering feet and a bracket foot at the back. Wonderful example of Dutch furniture of the period. Good colour and condition, and excellent patination.

Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA318847
Dealers Internal Ref
20882
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A warm brown Dutch marquetry dressing table featuring four drawers decorated with floral inlays and an integrated upper swivel mirror.
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Archive I A warm brown Dutch marquetry dressing table featuring four drawers decorated with floral inlays and an integrated upper swivel mirror.

Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table

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A warm brown Dutch marquetry dressing table featuring four drawers decorated with floral inlays and an integrated upper swivel mirror.
Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table
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Dutch marquetry is a decorative cabinetmaking technique where contrasting wood veneers, bone, or mother-of-pearl are inlaid into timber surfaces to form intricate floral, urn, or scrollwork motifs. Popularised in the Netherlands during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this style spread across Europe, becoming emblematic of Continental woodworking.

These pieces typically feature dense hardwood carcases such as oak or pine, veneered with rich woods like walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. The detailed marquetry designs often utilise fruitwoods, holly, boxwood, and sycamore to achieve varied tones and naturalistic shading in the botanical patterns.

Authentic examples demonstrate hand-cut inlay work with subtle variations in line width, historical joinery techniques like hand-dovetailed drawers, and natural age-related shrinkage or veneer craquelure. Additionally, original brass hardware often displays cast details and hand-cut threads.

A highly ornamented marquetry piece serves as a focal point when contrasted against minimalist modern backdrop walls and neutral textiles. Pairing it with streamlined modern lighting or contemporary decorative accessories balances its complex historical detailing within a modern space.

To protect marquetry, maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent delicate veneers from lifting or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive sprays.
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