Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany. The five drawer chest has a beautiful walnut veneer grain and stands on lions claw feet. It is decorated with its original brass fittings. The drawers are framed with brass ribbons, the upper most drawers are decorated with an exquisite brass acanthus decor. The brass escutcheons consist of two interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers...
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1790s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode in an antiqued white London mist finish with three long lockable drawers, canted corn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Chippendale Serpentine Commode
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A very fine Chippendale inspired mahogany country house commode with hand cast brass handles and escutcheons. The Chippendale Serpentine Commode...
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16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes with an antiqued and distressed rub through black painted finish. With canted corners, dental molding, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers. Provenance: Roy Thompson. Labeled Boston or Charleston, i...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th-Century American Classical Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite 19th-century tall chest of drawers, which has been skillfully restored to its former glory by our dedicated tea...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Pair of French Commodes Chiffoniers with Brass Details
Located in Bronx, NY
A stunning Pair of French Commodes Chiffoniers in solid wood and brass details.
The Pair of French-Style Commodes Signed by Jacques Boda...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair Mahogany Up Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mahogany double step up Russian neoclassical style commodes. Each of these custom quality commodes have fine polished mahogany finishes decorated with bronze mounts. The tape...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
HICKORY WHITE Neoclassical Style Marble Top Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style bachelor chest by Hickory White. Solid hardwood with their Cotsworth finish, brass hardware, marble top and carved decorative Corinthian columns to the front cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode in an antiqued grey finish with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with flut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish White Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish white painted commode, 48" wide, this neo-classic painted commode with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with fluted stiles, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
John Stuart Mahogany Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of neoclassical meets midcentury mahogany chest of drawers with a sinuous front and featuring 4 ample drawers each with detailed brass pulls. Restored with a satin finis...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Neo Classical Marquetry Louis XVI Two Drawer Small Commode
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 18th-century master cabinet maker marquetry commode, supporting a rouge Languedoc marble top with shaped profile, the commode with two short drawers with floral marquetry...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Lombard Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Italy Last Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Lombard neoclassical chest of drawers veneered in briar walnut with borders in bois de rose and violets, Italy, last quarter of the 18th century. On the front, the three drawers as w...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage Italian Neo-Classical Hand Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage Italian neo-classical hand painted chests. Featuring a beautiful pale blue patina and a pretty floral like design. Creates a light and airy look. So pretty!!
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Period Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a top with rounded/cove-edges at four corners, atop a neoclassical case with rounded and flute-carved side posts, three full sized drawers, and raised on conical legs which taper to their peg feet. The recessed panel and dovetailed drawers, are each fitted with Neoclassical hardware with wreath & bow motif, including the pair of handles flanking the escutcheon at center. This piece is has rich and beautiful wood grain...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Traditional Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional long dresser with an Ogee edge top, beveled decorative trim corners, hand-cast brass knobs, raised on bracket feet with a hand-rubbed warm ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top and Brass Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features its original ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Neo Classic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
French neo classic dresser in a mahogany finish with gilded highlights. With a shaped chamfered edge top with a relief decorated three drawer freize, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Painted Neoclassical Commodes
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very fine 19th century Venetian two-drawer commode with keys, the top is faux painted to simulate Sienna marble, over the neoclassical designed commode. Standing on square tapered le...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Maple France XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
French neoclassical chest of drawers inlaid with breccia top, front with 2 drawers, front and sides inlaid with architectural whims ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Neo classicist mahogany chest of drawers with 3 drawers.
The top drawer with triangle, ebonized mahogany surrounded by profiled gilt bronze molding.
Two lower drawers with an arched ebonized mahogany surrounded by profiled gilt bronze molding.
Decorative and architectural chest of drawers...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Charme Chest of Drawers
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Structure in érable wood with details and handles enriched in mother of pearl. Marble top.
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique, Lombardi Commodes
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautifully finished, hand-carved, veneered and inlaid, two drawer, c. 1800 Northern Italian, Neoclassical commodes in book-matched walnut and fruitwood. The molded brass drawer pull...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Hand Painted Neo Classical Style Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful antique Italian hand painted neo classical style commode. Decorative designs painted in a blue grey color. Gorgeous patina as well. A great piece for the modern farmhouse l...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Exceptional 19th century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand.
Of classical design this papelero style vargueno, serves well as a book case, the fron...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style dark oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo cassic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapered oak ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer chests with glass tops.
Mahogany with fluted details, brass pulls,
and contemporary black glass tops.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany around 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This neoclassical chest of drawers offers you a lot of storage space. The elegant chest of drawers dates back to around 1800 and comes from Northern Germany. It has a beautiful mahog...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II marble top walnut commode represents the impeccable melding of neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, with hand-carved embe...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Late 18th Century Inlaid Comodini or Night Stands
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of diminutive Italian Neoclassical Comodini or night stands, the walnut veneer with a rich, deep patina, shaped tops over three drawers, on cabriole legs. Elegant, petit, unders...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Soapstone Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany, ormolu, brass, and fossilized Soapstone commode. The two drawer chest is raised by square tapered l...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Soapstone, Brass, Ormolu
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Cherry, a French Directoire Style Re-Interpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Inverted Front Commodes Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Russian neoclassical style inverted front commodes or chests. These have to be seen to be believed. One of a kind pair of deep inverted curved front commodes in the Russian n...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Marble Topped Hardwood Dresser with Neoclassical Marquetry
Located in London, GB
Antique marble topped hardwood dresser with neoclassical marquetry.
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 85.5cm, width 79cm, depth 40c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Petite Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Marble Top and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut commode from the 18th century, with grey marble top and marquetry. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this petite Neoclassical walnut com...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cherry, Oak
French Neoclassical Nicely-Carved Side Chest w/Lower Shelf, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style raised two-drawer side chest, with lower shelf, from the 19th century. This antique small-sized commode from France has a rectangular-shaped top with roun...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neoclassic styler mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top above one long drawer, two short drawers and four graduated long drawers, on splayed legs.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut and Ebonized Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a drawer with lions head pull over a pair of pair of doors on one and drawer on other flanked by ebonized columns, raised on square tapered legs.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Faux Painted Commodes by Nierman Weeks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of faux painted Neoclassical three drawer dressers by Nierman weeks. Black finish with a faint garland design on drawers & sides.
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20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
French 1820s Neoclassical Fruitwood Veneered Side Table with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French neoclassical fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century. This small size French commode from the 1820s features a three-quarter wooden gallery sitting ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A NeoClassic inspired six-drawer chest of drawers. With three frieze drawers atop three more long graduated drawers, with bold brass handles. Flanked by spiral turned columns and set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical period bleached walnut commode from the 18th century, with two drawers, fluted side posts and tapered legs. Created in Italy during...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian Neo-Classical 18th-century walnut chest. The rectangular-shaped chest is raised by four straight tapered legs leading to the scalloped apron. Above is a door openi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
New Hampshire Queen Anne Lowboy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fine American 18th century queen anne lowboy from New Hampshire in birch. Featuring a thumb molded top with bold cabriole legs and a ni...
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1760s North American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
French Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular crossbanded top above two short frieze drawers and two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous for its finely crafted furniture in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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