Decorative arts
Chest of Drawers
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Although many features of this commode originate in the 18th century, the construction of the doors suggests a later date. However, the many anomalies in the parquetry veneers imply a long history of transformation rather than a 19th-century date of manufacture. Such alterations to a piece of furniture were not uncommon, reflecting changing tastes and necessary repairs over the course of many owners.
