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.

18th century

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18th.century Italian Commode Chest

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

Antique French Floral Marquetry Marble Topped Side Cabinet Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique French Floral Marquetry Marble Topped Side Cabinet Circa 1900

From Regent Antiques

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Late 19thc French Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Cabinets

19th century

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Pair of Late 19thc French Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Cabinets

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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William & Mary Walnut Oyster Chest

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£7,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode

From Georgian Antiques

£5,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

From Arcadia Antiques

£4,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

17th century

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

From Buckingham Interiors

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Superb 19th.c. French Commode Chest of Drawers

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Pair of Italian Bombe Commodes

From Michael Youll Antiques

£8,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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

19th century

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Antique Bombe Chest

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 20th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests

1900 - 1920

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Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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17th century

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William and Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

From Hingstons of Wilton

£5,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£3,195

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Walnut Marquetry Commode

18th.century Italian Commode Chest

Antique French Floral Marquetry Marble Topped Side Cabinet Circa 1900

Pair of Late 19thc French Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Cabinets

William & Mary Walnut Oyster Chest

Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode

Austrian Walnut Breakfront Commode

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

Superb 19th.c. French Commode Chest of Drawers

Pair of Italian Bombe Commodes

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

Antique Bombe Chest

Early 20th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode with Marble Top

Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests

William and Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

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