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One-piece walnut burl and solid walnut antique chest of drawers in the Louis Philippe/Carlo X style (mid‑century 19th century), dating to 1850–1900, with four drawers (three full‑depth plus a slightly overhanging top drawer), original bronze/brass locks, overall dimensions 115 cm W x 58 cm D x 96 cm H, weighing about 30 kg, from Lombardia, Bergamo, Italy, in good condition with minor age‑related signs and patina.
Description from the seller
Type: antique chest of drawers / tall dresser / commode.
Style and Period: Louis-Philippe or Charles X style (mid-to-late 19th century, roughly 1840–1880).
Wood and Finish: Veneered / burr walnut and solid walnut. The drawer fronts feature decorative marquetry with molded geometric reliefs.
Construction and Details:
Drawers: 4 drawers in total (3 main drawers plus a slightly protruding top drawer with a groove). Each drawer is fitted with an original bronze/brass lock with a shaped keyplate.
Uprights and Feet: Front uprights rounded (half-column) ending in distinctive onion-shaped, turned feet.
Conditions: The piece appears in generally good overall condition, with a beautiful antique patina. Very small signs of time and use are visible (slight scratches and chips on the lower edge and at the joints of the side panels), entirely natural for an 19th-century item.
The commode is located in Bergamo; for packing, it is advisable to obtain cloth sheets and bubble wrap.
Assistance can be provided to load the commode onto an appropriate transport vehicle.
Type: antique chest of drawers / tall dresser / commode.
Style and Period: Louis-Philippe or Charles X style (mid-to-late 19th century, roughly 1840–1880).
Wood and Finish: Veneered / burr walnut and solid walnut. The drawer fronts feature decorative marquetry with molded geometric reliefs.
Construction and Details:
Drawers: 4 drawers in total (3 main drawers plus a slightly protruding top drawer with a groove). Each drawer is fitted with an original bronze/brass lock with a shaped keyplate.
Uprights and Feet: Front uprights rounded (half-column) ending in distinctive onion-shaped, turned feet.
Conditions: The piece appears in generally good overall condition, with a beautiful antique patina. Very small signs of time and use are visible (slight scratches and chips on the lower edge and at the joints of the side panels), entirely natural for an 19th-century item.
The commode is located in Bergamo; for packing, it is advisable to obtain cloth sheets and bubble wrap.
Assistance can be provided to load the commode onto an appropriate transport vehicle.

