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Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

$34,599.92
£25,000
€29,562.58
CA$47,359.67
A$53,045.34
CHF 27,601.25
MX$644,231.93
NOK 349,913.76
SEK 330,169.70
DKK 220,578.97
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Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and Kingwood parquetry with shaped exceptional original antique marble. Netherlands, circa 1750 Approximate dimensions Height 88cm 34 1/2ins Width 131cm 51.5ins Depth 66cm 26ins
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Padouk,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful and rare piece of Dutch 18th-century Furniture. - A very special piece.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1204212360551

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