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Late 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry and Parquetry 2 Drawer Commode
Late 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry and Parquetry 2 Drawer Commode
A refined late 18th-century Italian commode, masterfully executed in walnut with intricate marquetry and parquetry that reflects the disciplined elegance of the Neoclassical period. The façade is composed with precision, where contrasting veneers are arranged into geometric fields and linear ornament—celebrating symmetry, proportion, and the revival of classical design principles.
The case presents a harmonious architectural form, its surface animated by the interplay of richly figured walnut and finely inlaid patternwork. Subtle tonal variation within the veneers lends depth and movement, while the natural patina developed over centuries enhances the warmth and visual complexity of the composition.
Dimensions 31.5"H x 50.5"W x 25.25"D
Materials Walnut
Place of Origin Italy
Period Late 18th Century
Materials Walnut
Place of Origin Italy
Period Late 18th Century
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