How do I care for a marquetry surface?

Keep these historic wooden surfaces away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity shifts to prevent the delicate veneer from lifting or drying out. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply occasional specialist wax polish sparingly. Avoid placing damp items or unsealed planters directly on the wood or marble tops. Protective pads under decorative objects help safeguard the historic polish and intricate inlay work.

Where should I place a commode at home?

These low storage chests suit entrance halls, living rooms, and principal bedrooms where their decorative tops and drawer space can be fully utilised. Pair them with a matching mirror or hang artwork above to anchor the piece visually within the room. Ensure adequate clearance around curved serpentine or bombe fronts so the proportions of the furniture can be appreciated without obstruction from surrounding seating.

How do I distinguish eighteenth-century pieces from later revivals?

Examine the interior drawer construction, timber shrinkage patterns, and the underside of the carcase for signs of period hand-tool marks and natural ageing. Eighteenth-century examples typically feature pegged joinery and hand-cut dovetails that differ from nineteenth and twentieth-century production methods. Review the specific style indicators, such as the crispness of the floral marquetry and the casting quality of any ormolu mounts, which often reflect the prevailing tastes of nineteenth-century revival periods.

What is the difference between marquetry and parquetry?

Marquetry involves arranging intricate pictorial designs, such as flowers, birds, and scrolls, using various contrasting wood veneers. This technique creates flowing, organic compositions across the front and sides of the cabinet. Parquetry relies on geometric arrangements like cubes, chequers, or lozenges to form repeating patterns. Many continental commodes combine both techniques across the drawer fronts and top panels.

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A walnut marquetry commode brings intricate floral and geometric wood inlay together with the functional form of a grand storage chest.

Stunning Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Exhibition Quality Demi-lune Side Cabinets in the Neoclassical Style by Pietro Ferrario

1920 - 1940

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Stunning Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Exhibition Quality Demi-lune Side Cabinets in the Neoclassical Style by Pietro Ferrario

From LVS Decorative Arts

£24,500

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19th century

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Dutch Marquetry Bombé Bureau, 19th Century

From The Antique Furniture Company

£4,500

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bureau

17th century

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William and Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

From Hingstons of Wilton

£5,850

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

From Arcadia Antiques

£4,995

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chest of drawers

19th century

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A Late 19th Century Continental Marble Topped Commode

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£3,695

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chest of drawers

18th century

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William & Mary Period Marquetry Chest of Drawers 18thc

From Helios and Co Antiques

£9,950

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chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,100

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

From The Fine Art Fund

£1,950

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Georgian Italian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers

From Georgian Antiques

£3,750

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Chest of Drawers Rare Italian Inlaid Commode C1810

From Cloverleaf Home Interiors

£1,150

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chest of drawers

The listings on this page span styles from William & Mary and Louis XV to Neoclassical, incorporating woods like walnut, kingwood, fruitwood, and rosewood.

17th century

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Fine Period William & Mary Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1690

From Buckingham Interiors

£1,850

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chest of drawers

Floral Marquetry Cabinet with Carerra Marble Top

19th century

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Floral Marquetry Cabinet with Carerra Marble Top

From Hatchwell Antiques

£2,800

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Late C19th French Walnut , Satinwood , Rosewood , Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble-topped Commode of Louis XVI Period Transitional Design .

19th century

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Late C19th French Walnut , Satinwood , Rosewood , Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble-topped Commode of Louis XVI Period Transitional Design .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,450

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chest of drawers

Serpentine Fronted Marble Topped Marquetry and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

19th century

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Serpentine Fronted Marble Topped Marquetry and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

From Georgian Antiques

£5,500

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Exceptional French Marble-top Commode with Original Serpentine Front Breccia Marble Top

18th century

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Exceptional French Marble-top Commode with Original Serpentine Front Breccia Marble Top

From Georgian Antiques

£6,500

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chest of drawers

18th century

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18th Century Italian Commode

From Arcadia Antiques

£5,500

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chest of drawers

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Walnut Marquetry Commode

Stunning Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Exhibition Quality Demi-lune Side Cabinets in the Neoclassical Style by Pietro Ferrario

Dutch Marquetry Bombé Bureau, 19th Century

William and Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

A Late 19th Century Continental Marble Topped Commode

William & Mary Period Marquetry Chest of Drawers 18thc

French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Georgian Italian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers Rare Italian Inlaid Commode C1810

Fine Period William & Mary Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1690

Floral Marquetry Cabinet with Carerra Marble Top

Late C19th French Walnut , Satinwood , Rosewood , Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble-topped Commode of Louis XVI Period Transitional Design .

Serpentine Fronted Marble Topped Marquetry and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

Exceptional French Marble-top Commode with Original Serpentine Front Breccia Marble Top

18th Century Italian Commode

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