19th Century Italian Walnut Commode

19th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Marble Top. In the Empire style, this commode has three drawers flanked by columns with ormolu base and capital mounts. The marble top is grey and white and in the frieze below is a concealed drawer. It stands on tapering decorative feet. This has a great example of the use of bookmatched veneers, the timber being matched across all of the drawer fronts and the frieze to create a striking symmetrical effect. The sides also feature bookmatched timbers and this is a good sign of quality. (#4051)