{"product_id":"antique-italian-hand-painted-commode-19th-century-polychrome-scrolling-design-sku","title":"Antique Italian Hand-Painted Commode, 19th Century Polychrome Scrolling Design SKU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Italian Hand-Painted Commode, 19th Century — Polychrome Scrolling Foliate Decoration, Four-Drawer Bureau on Tapered Legs. A charming antique Italian commode, its cream-painted ground hand-decorated overall with delicate polychrome scrollwork in soft tones of coral, ochre, lavender, and sage. Rendered in a distinctly Italian folk-Baroque hand, the painted ornament unfolds across the case in flowing acanthus scrolls, sprays of foliage, and stylized floral motifs, all outlined in a deep indigo-blue that defines each drawer front and edge with graphic clarity.The case is fitted with four drawers configured in the traditional manner — two shorter drawers above two full-width drawers below — each retaining its original hand-forged brass pulls and pierced escutcheons surrounding the keyholes. The top presents a warm faux marble-grained finish in golden ochre tones, edged in a narrow painted border that complements the case below. The commode stands on gently tapered, block-topped legs to the front, lending a light, Neoclassical-inflected footing to an otherwise robustly decorated form.The painted surface throughout shows the wonderful patina and honest wear one hopes for in a piece of this age — soft craquelure, gentle rubbing to high points, and the mellow softening of pigment that only comes with genuine age, all contributing to its considerable decorative charm. A wonderfully characterful piece, equally suited as a bedroom chest, entry commode, or occasional storage piece in a room built around Italian country, Tuscan villa, or eclectic European antique style. Style: Italian Provincial \/ Folk Baroque Origin: ItalyPeriod: 19th CenturyMaterials: Painted wood, original brass hardware Condition: Good antique condition; original paint decoration with attractive age-related patina, craquelure, and wear. Functional drawers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homewood House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42873781649490,"sku":"#556","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/6443\/4514\/files\/Francecontainer_41_1.jpg?v=1793817232","url":"https:\/\/www.homewoodhouseantiques.com\/products\/antique-italian-hand-painted-commode-19th-century-polychrome-scrolling-design-sku","provider":"Homewood House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}