19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut & Olive Neoclassical Commode

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Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer. The commode features two … Read more Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer. The commode features two smaller drawers over two larger ones, all showing beautiful, hand-made dovetail joints. All drawers are overlay and are decorated with alternating grains of walnut and olive veneer, giving it a lot of decoration and depth. The bleaching process really brought out the different striation of the walnut and the olive wood, showing a beautiful alternation of different hues of gray, ivory and light pink. The veneer decoration is found also on the sides, and the top giving the piece beautiful balance.
Overall this is a highly decorative piece, as well as being functional. Its small size make it perfect for many spaces and its straight lines, as well as the color of the wood, give it a very modern look. Although one may argue that all antiques are unique, this commode is most definitely one of a kind, and it will be a great conversation starter and addition to any home. See less