Commode - Burr walnut

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Description from the seller

Louis XVI-style fall-front cabinet in walnut burl with rosewood inlays

This elegant fall-front cabinet was crafted in the 20th century in the manner of the 18th-century Louis XVI style. The case features walnut burl veneer enriched with geometric inlays in rosewood, with the characteristic fluted, cane-style feet typical of Neoclassicism. The fall-front cabinet with three drawers underneath faithfully reproduces the proportions and decorative techniques of the original 18th-century models, bearing witness to the craftsmanship of 20th-century cabinetmakers in reinterpreting the great furniture classics.

This style of furniture is particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of classical interiors and by collectors seeking pieces of artisanal quality at prices more accessible than the original eighteenth-century ones. The rosewood inlays, the refined workmanship of the walnut burl veneer, and the elegance of the proportions make these 20th-century examples highly sought after by those who want to furnish both traditional and contemporary spaces with taste. The execution quality and stylistic fidelity to the Louis XVI models give these pieces significant decorative and historical value in the antique furniture and vintage furniture collecting landscape.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Louis XVI-style fall-front cabinet in walnut burl with rosewood inlays

This elegant fall-front cabinet was crafted in the 20th century in the manner of the 18th-century Louis XVI style. The case features walnut burl veneer enriched with geometric inlays in rosewood, with the characteristic fluted, cane-style feet typical of Neoclassicism. The fall-front cabinet with three drawers underneath faithfully reproduces the proportions and decorative techniques of the original 18th-century models, bearing witness to the craftsmanship of 20th-century cabinetmakers in reinterpreting the great furniture classics.

This style of furniture is particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of classical interiors and by collectors seeking pieces of artisanal quality at prices more accessible than the original eighteenth-century ones. The rosewood inlays, the refined workmanship of the walnut burl veneer, and the elegance of the proportions make these 20th-century examples highly sought after by those who want to furnish both traditional and contemporary spaces with taste. The execution quality and stylistic fidelity to the Louis XVI models give these pieces significant decorative and historical value in the antique furniture and vintage furniture collecting landscape.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
40 kg
Style subtype
Louis XVI Style
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Burr walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
108 cm
Width
89 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Can Be Locked
Yes
ItalyVerified
87
Objects sold
75%
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