Late C18th Dutch Neo-classical Design Satinwood Demi-lune Commode .

Late C18th Dutch neo-classical design satinwood demi-lune commode.

Smart mahogany or ‘purple-wood’ cross-banded satinwood elliptical commode of practical scale and proportions. Fitted 2 frieze drawers opening on ‘runners’ to a right-angle , with bow-fronted twin cupboard doors below revealing a single shelved interior.

The doors each inlaid to the centre with large oval fan or sun-flower paterae of sophisticated design , retaining original green-stained surround and double ‘barber’s-pole’ stringing. Cross-banded and stepped upright stiles, the whole with broad mahogany or ‘purple-wood’ cross-banding and ebony stringing .

Raised on tapering shaped ‘spade’ feet with gilt-brass terminals . The oak-lined drawers with brass ‘axe-head’ pull handles, the verso with original oak back-board.

In excellent condition with a rich colour and patina. No splits to doors or top .

A decorative and elegantly proportioned side cabinet of practical scale with useful storage , would make an ideal drinks cabinet .

H 33”

W 32”

D 16”

Holland c.1790

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