Rare Venetian Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Commode

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Rare Venetian Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Commode

A rare Italian lacquered and parcel-gilt bombé commode, this exceptional Venetian piece is a striking example of 18th-century-inspired craftsmanship and decorative artistry. Featuring a distinctive greenish and yellow lacquered background, the surface is richly adorned with gilt floral racemes and gold trim, creating a harmonious interplay of colour and ornamentation. The commode’s moved front houses four drawers, each framed with giltwood reserves in a flowing pattern of delicate plant volutes. The lacquered top continues the decorative scheme, while rounded corners, a crenellated apron, and elegantly shaped legs enhance its sculptural form and Venetian character. Preserved in its original condition, with gentle signs of age and use that only enhance its charm, this piece echoes a similar design on display at Venice’s Ca’ Rezzonico Museum (Sala Guardi). A true one-of-a-kind treasure, it offers a rare opportunity to own a genuine work of Venetian lacquer tradition—refined, historic, and unmistakably beautiful.