US$4,351.59 This is a beautiful antique rosewood and marquetry inlaid serpentine commode, circa 1880. This gorgeous commode has three capacious drawers for ample storage, and was inspired by the Louis XV style. Elaborately detailed, the commode features exquisite floral marquetry and has a beautiful 'Marmo di Brescia' marble top. The lavish marquetry decoration is further complimented by kingwood crossbanding and the exquisite gilded ormolu mounts. The chest rests on elegant splayed legs that are fitted with pierced ormolu sabots.. It is a lovely piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 94 x Width 136 x Depth 70 Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 4 feet, 5 inches x Depth 2 feet, 4 inches Rosewood is a rich warm reddish brown wood that has a distinct grain with dark brown and black outlining. One variety of Rosewood can vary significantly from another even though it is of the same species. These Rosewoods, native of India, South East Asia and Brazil, were dense and awkward to work with. It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared. The Brazilian species of Rosewood was by far the most beautifully figured and therefore it became the most sought after and rare. This was the wood of choice for the great box makers, David and Thomas Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Kingwood is a classic furniture wood, almost exclusively used for inlays on very fine furniture. The wood is very dense and hard and can be brought to a spectacular finish. it turns well but due to its density and hardness can be difficult to...