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A Fine 18th Century Italian Walnut and Calamander Parquetry Commode
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

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A Fine 18th Century Italian Walnut and Calamander Parquetry Commode

18th century
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A fine late 18th-century parquetry two-drawer commode, with grey marble top, all veneered in calamander, boxwood, ebony, padouk, olivewood and walnut, having medallion figural brass handles and escutcheons, raised upon square tapering legs.

Height: 36 in. (91.44 cm)

Width: 44 in. (111.76 cm)

Depth: 22.5 in. (57.15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Walnut Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA754406
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Description
A fine late 18th-century parquetry two-drawer commode, with grey marble top, all veneered in calamander, boxwood, ebony, padouk, olivewood and walnut, having medallion figural brass handles and escutcheons, raised upon square tapering legs.

Height: 36 in. (91.44 cm)

Width: 44 in. (111.76 cm)

Depth: 22.5 in. (57.15 cm)

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Walnut Parquetry Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA754406
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Alexander George Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century Italian walnut and calamander parquetry commode featuring two long drawers, circular brass handles, and a grey marble top.

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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/alexandergeorge
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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An 18th-century Italian walnut and calamander parquetry commode featuring two long drawers, circular brass handles, and a grey marble top.
A Fine 18th Century Italian Walnut and Calamander Parquetry Commode
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An 18th-century Italian walnut and calamander parquetry commode featuring two long drawers, circular brass handles, and a grey marble top.
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An 18th-century Italian parquetry commode is defined by geometric wood veneers arranged in decorative patterns, often featuring contrast timbers such as walnut and calamander, set beneath a solid marble or stone slab top.

These commodes typically utilise solid hardwood framing overlaid with fine veneers like walnut, kingwood, or calamander. Drawer construction relies on hand-cut dovetail joints, complemented by hand-cast brass mounts and fitted stone surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand craftwork, including irregular hand-saw marks on secondary timbers, timber oxidisation inside drawer linings, hand-cast brass hardware with age-appropriate patination, and hand-cut dovetails.

A Neoclassical commode functions effectively as a focal point in an entryway, living area, or bedroom. Pairing the historic wood and marble textures with minimalist contemporary lighting or modern artwork creates a balanced, curated visual contrast.

Clean the marble top using a soft cloth and pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoiding acidic solutions. Preserve the veneered timber by maintaining stable humidity levels, applying beeswax sparingly, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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