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George III Period Demi Lune Mahogany Commode
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €21,060     $22,860
£18,000

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George III Period Demi Lune Mahogany Commode

18th century
Description

A fine late 18th century Sheraton period fiddleback mahogany demilune commode, satinwood crossbanded, green line and interlaced leaf inlaid throughout. The piece with two real and two dummy cupboard doors, separated by columns, supported on short square tapering legs, ending on spade toes. Central floral swags to the top of later date.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Demi Lune Mahogany Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA681948
Dealers Internal Reference
5849
Description
A fine late 18th century Sheraton period fiddleback mahogany demilune commode, satinwood crossbanded, green line and interlaced leaf inlaid throughout.
The piece with two real and two dummy cupboard doors, separated by columns, supported on short square tapering legs, ending on spade toes.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques

Central floral swags to the top of later date.

Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Demi Lune Mahogany Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA681948
Dealers Internal Ref
5849
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs.
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Archive I A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs.

George III Period Demi Lune Mahogany Commode

Archive II A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs. View IV
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2016
Items For Sale 160
Items Sold 1
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2016
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Location: 150-152 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BN, United Kingdom
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A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs.
George III period demi lune mahogany commode
Ref: SA681948
A late 18th-century demi-lune mahogany commode featuring marquetry inlay, flame veneer cupboard doors, and square tapered legs.
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A George III demi-lune commode is a semi-circular storage cabinet originating from late 18th-century Britain. Inspired by Neoclassical design principles popularized by architects such as Robert Adam, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton, these cabinets feature a curved front designed to sit flush against a wall.

Primary woods typically included high-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently paired with satinwood, boxwood, tulipwood, or rosewood for decorative crossbanding and marquetry inlays. Secondary timbers inside drawers and backboards generally consisted of pine, oak, or chestnut.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural shrinkage cracks in veneer panels over time. Look for age-appropriate wear around brass escutcheons, hand-planed backboards, and original cast brass hardware or keylocks.

Position a demi-lune commode in a formal entryway or hallway to maximize circulation space while adding architectural elegance. Contrast the warm timber tones with contemporary artwork mounted above or pair with minimalist table lamps to modernise the classical silhouette.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting, warping, or wood bleaching.
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