inlay

A type of surface decoration that is created by insetting into a solid base a pattern composed of colored woods or other materials such as ivory, mother of pearl or metals. Inlay is recessed into a solid carcase, as opposed to marquetry, which is done with veneer. Also referred to as “intarsia” in italian.

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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. 1109

Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry inlaid bureau plat

In walnut, rosewood, and boxwood having marquetry inlay on all four sides and top. The top and sides centered by decorative urns, the front having five drawers and a pull-out writing surface.

Milan, circa 1780.

52" wide

Item No. 1040

Fine, French, Louis XV-XVI Transition period parquetry commode

Having three drawers adorned with bronze d'ore mounts, each drawer outlined with string-banded inlay. Having original gray Saint Anne marble top. Circa 1770.

37" wide by 32" high by 21" deep

Item No. 820

Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa

In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.

25" high by 58" wide by 23½" deep

Item No. 1021

Rare, Alsacian, Louis XVI period bureau a cylindre

In walnut and other exotic woods; having marquetry and parquetry inlay and original brass mounts. Last quarter of the 18th century.

Item No. 978

Fine, French, Louis XIV period commode

Rosewood veneer with four drawers adorned with banded brass inlay and gilt bronze mounts. With original marble top. Circa 1700-1720.

Item No. 816

Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau

In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.

49½" high by 46" wide by 23½" deep

Item No. 439

Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban

Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.

38" wide by 20" deep (when closed) 35" deep (when opened) by 43½" high

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