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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Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

From The Fine Art Fund

£1,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Dutch Marquetry Bombé Chest

From Moxhams Antiques

£2,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Pair of Late 18th Century French Inlaid Side Cabinets

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

17th century

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Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

From Georgian Antiques

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

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Dutch Marquetry Chest

From Moxhams Antiques

£2,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

C18th Dutch Inlaid Credenza for Restoration

18th century

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C18th Dutch Inlaid Credenza for Restoration

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£300

3+ MONTHS AGO

sideboards

19th century

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Late 19th Century French Marble Top Commode

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

Amazing 6 Piece French Burr Walnut and Marquetry Bedroom Suite

19th century

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Amazing 6 Piece French Burr Walnut and Marquetry Bedroom Suite

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£55,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

18th century

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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Side Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

furniture

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

18th century

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18th Century Italian Commode

From Arcadia Antiques

£5,500

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chest of drawers

19th century

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19th Century Italian Marquetry Chest

From Tom Scott Antiques

£2,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Marquetry Bombe Commode

From Hingstons of Wilton

£3,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

cabinets

A Late 18th Century Marble Topped Commode

19th century

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A Late 18th Century Marble Topped Commode

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£2,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

19th century

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Antique French Louis Revival King Wood Walnut Marquetry Commode 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

Mid C18th German Serpentine Outline Walnut Baroque Period Commode.

18th century

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Mid C18th German Serpentine Outline Walnut Baroque Period Commode.

From M Lees and Sons

£4,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

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Walnut Marquetry Commode

Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Dutch Marquetry Bombé Chest

Pair of Late 18th Century French Inlaid Side Cabinets

Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

Dutch Marquetry Chest

C18th Dutch Inlaid Credenza for Restoration

Late 19th Century French Marble Top Commode

Amazing 6 Piece French Burr Walnut and Marquetry Bedroom Suite

Serpentine Fronted Marble Topped Marquetry and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Side Table

18th Century Italian Commode

19th Century Italian Marquetry Chest

Marquetry Bombe Commode

A Late 18th Century Marble Topped Commode

Antique French Louis Revival King Wood Walnut Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Mid C18th German Serpentine Outline Walnut Baroque Period Commode.

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