marquetry

A decorative technique in which different woods are inlaid into the body of a piece to create an image, such as of flowers. While most of the time the inlay work is done with various woods, mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoiseshell, or other materials are sometimes also employed.

Antiques From Our Gallery

Item No. 1179 Exceptional French, Louis XV period commode a portes Of galbe form on three sides, the whole comprised of Brazilian rosewood and other exotic, marquetry inlayed woods. Having original veined marble, bronze d'ore mounts, locks, and keys. 18th century. Attributed to ébéniste du roi (royal cabinet maker) Gilles Joubert (1689 - 1775).

Item No. 979 Fine, Louis XV style tric-trac table In solid, carved walnut having cabriole legs ending in pied de biche (deer feet) and reversable top, one side (shown) with marquetry inlaid board for checkers, the other in green felt suitable for card playing. Removing the top reveals an inset, marquetry-inlaid backgammon board. The whole delicately carved. Late 18th or early 19th century from Nimes, France.

Item No. 1116 French, Louis XVI period, demi-lune, marquetry-inlaid commode In rosewood and amaranth having three central drawers with two side compartments. With original red marble top from Flanders (modern-day Belgium). Late 18th century. Stamped E.AVRIL Maître en 1774 (Etienne Avril, master in 1774)

Item No. 1101 French, Louis XV period, floral marquetry inlaid commode Of bombé form with unusual three-drawer construction, inlaid in floral marquetry, the whole resting upon four cabriole legs terminating in bronze sabot feet. Mid-18th century. Signed "N.PETIT" (Nicolas Petit, Master in 1761 was a great Parisian cabinetmaker. Established rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine under the sign "In the Name of Jesus", in his 30 years as a master he established a lasting reputation. His career began with very refined dressers of bombé form in the Louis XV style, secretaries, desks, small tables, many finely decorated with blooming branches.) 49" wide by 22¼" deep by 35" high

Item No. 1085 French, Louis XVI period, marquetry-inlaid secretaire abattant In rosewood, walnut, and satinwood; having original marble top in gray with white veining; the fall-front opening to reveal a writing surface and interior drawers. Late 18th century. Bearing the signature of Jean Laurent Cosson ("COSSON"). 58½" high by 41" wide by 18" deep

Item No. 1054 Very fine, French, Louis XV period marquetry commode Of serpentine form with gilt bronze mounts and original Rouge Royale marble top. Stamped "I.C. SAUNIER".

Item No. 825 Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode In walnut. Circa 1785. 50" wide by 24½" deep by 35½" high

Item No. 914 Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top. 50" wide by 36" high by 24" deep