Skip to main content
Items Similar to 18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers
18th Century German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, Circa 1780
18th Century German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, Circa 1780
18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini
18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS
Italian Neoclassical Period 1800s Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Marquetry
Italian Neoclassical Period 1800s Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Marquetry
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with inlay decorations, early 1800s
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with inlay decorations, early 1800s
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers

$19,600.90
£14,423.19
€16,500VAT Included
CA$27,149.19
A$27,219.10
CHF 15,773.28
MX$332,596.06
NOK 182,789.83
SEK 186,659.05
DKK 125,799.50

About the Item

Neoclassical Demi-Lune Commode, Italie, Late 18th Century This elegant inlaid wood commode, representative of the Neoclassical style, was crafted in Piedmont, Italy, toward the end of the 18th century. Stylistically, it can be attributed to the workshop of two well-known cabinetmakers from Piedmont: Ignazio Ravelli (1756–1836) and his son Luigi (1776–1858), active in Vercelli from the second half of the 18th century through the early 19th century. Shaped as a demi-lune, it features a Grigio Bardiglio marble top. The structure of the commode — the uprights, drawer dividers, legs, and drawer interiors — is made of solid walnut, while the drawer fronts and sides are veneered and inlaid in walnut and boxwood. The front comprises three drawers: the upper and lower drawers, smaller in size, are decorated with inlays forming fine frames and a delicate beaded garland that connects to circular gilt metal applications. The escutcheons are also circular and made of chiseled and gilded bronze. The central drawer, taller and divided internally into three compartments, is veneered with a pattern that cleverly uses the wood grain to create a decorative chevron design, adding visual movement. At its center, set within an inlaid geometric frame, is a marquetry scene depicting a seaside landscape with boats, houses, and a rocky coast made from various burl woods. Ignazio Ravelli often favored inlays with imaginative architectural views — capriccios of ruins and landscapes — inspired by the engravings of Giambattista Piranesi, Ferdinando Galli Bibiena, and Vincenzo Mazzi. The sides of the demi-lune, also veneered and inlaid, echo the decorative scheme of the front, with upper and lower panels adorned with beaded garlands and a central circular floral motif. Each side includes a single door with a rear hinge, concealing a shelved compartment. The lock escutcheons are in chiseled and gilded bronze. All locks are original. This refined chest of drawers is highly decorative, thanks to the use of woods in varying tones, creating an elegant and pleasing chromatic interplay through the inlay work. Its demi-lune shape makes it light and versatile, easy to place in various settings. It can be featured in a study, living room, or bedroom, but also fits well in an entrance or hallway, complementing both antique and modern furnishings.
  • Attributed to:
    Ravelli (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Width: 50.2 in (127.5 cm)Depth: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Boxwood,Marble,Walnut,Wood,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4405244544022

More From This Seller

View All
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of drawers was done around the end of the 18th century in Genoa (Italy). The cabinet ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers

Located in IT

Inlaid and Veneered Chest ofDrawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century This elegant chest of drawers was made in Piedmont inthe second half of the 18th century. Veneered in walnut wood, i...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacq...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

Located in IT

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined and unique chest of drawers, of modest size, made of solid walnut veneer and inlaid with walnut and fruitwood. The piece features truncated pyramid legs, typical of the Neocl...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dressers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Located in Westport, CT

A large Neoclassical two-drawer chest, crafted in the Louis XVI manner with restrained classical detailing. The piece features geometric parquetry and detailed flowering urn marquetr...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century

Located in Ulm, DE

An elegant example of late 18th-century Italian craftsmanship: This neoclassical commode combines architectural clarity with refined marquetry details. The two large drawers and the...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Fruitwood, Nutwood

Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding & Original Marble Top, c. 1790

Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding & Original Marble Top, c. 1790

Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding & Original Marble Top, c. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian raised two-drawer chest, with its original marble top, from the late 18th century. This antique chest from Italy retains its original marble top, which rests atop a case b...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top

Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top

Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period Neoclassical Italian two-drawer raised side chest, with veneered wood, decorative inlay banding and marble top, from the 18th century. This antique chest from Italy retains ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini

Located in Berlin, DE

This significant Neoclassical marquetry commode is an outstanding example of the virtuoso furniture craftsmanship of late 18th-century Milan. In terms of style, concept, and craftsma...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut, Rosewood

More Ways To Browse

Italian Inlay Furniture
Antique Place Settings
Demi Lune 18th Century
Antique Walnut And Marble Bedroom Set
Demi Lune Chest Of Drawers
Piranesi Engraving
Demi Lune Commode
Demi Lune Chest
Antique Military Campaign Chest
Birds Eye Maple Cabinet
Blue Gustavian Furniture
Chest Of Drawers Black Chinoiserie
George Bowes
Louis Xvi Fruitwood Commode
Mobler Danish Chest Of Drawers
Robsjohn Gibbings Chest
Tuscan Iron Furniture
Argentina Cabinet
View All Popular Commodes and Chests of Drawers Searches