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
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top
This refined neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Lombardy, Italy, around the end of the 18th century...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An Italian walnut commode, late 18th century, large proportions, with three drawers, each drawer with escutcheons and handles in brass, on later tapering feet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers having a black with gold border, diamond shape incised escutcheon.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
This refined neoclassical chest of drawers was made in Lombardy, around the end of the eighteenth century....
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Silver Trim 3-Drawer Diamond Mirrored Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical silver trim 3-drawer diamond front mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Silver, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer, around a central landscape scene in marquetry. ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Neoclassical Bow Front Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical bow front chest of three drawers.
Karelian birch with ebonized details and keyholes.
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1810s Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front drawers and side panels, original ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and decorative pulls, te...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Northern Italian Neoclassic Sienna Marble-Topped Commode
Located in New York, NY
The Verde banded Sienna marble-top over a walnut veneered frieze followed by one narrow and two wide olive wood veneered drawers with original stamped brass pulls and a central escut...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Faux Tiger Italianate Commode or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out two drawer chest or commode with an eccentric mix of influences. The case has a Classic form decorated with faux tiger designs bordered with Greek key and set on fluted, ta...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes.
Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters, patinated bronze pulls,
escutcheons and details.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Diminutive Antique Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three drawer mahogany and mahogany veneer server with a high scrolled back splash above two short and one long drawer sitting on turned legs, retaining
original fire gilt brass pull...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commode with Marquetry
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in New York, NY
Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut commode with marquetry & a round inlaid medallion top with 3 drawers, 2 having brass u...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawers with tulipwood inlay veneer and oak and pine as secondary wood.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Decorated Venetian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Italian, probably Venetian three-drawer commode, the top faux painted to simulate Sienna marble, over three graduated drawers festooned with floral and ribbon ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poplar
Petite Italian Neoclassical Period Walnut Commode circa 1800 with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian neoclassical period walnut commode from the early 19th century, with inlaid motifs and two drawers. Born in Italy during the early years of the 19th century, this ex...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Polychromed Italian Neoclassical Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top
depicting a putti amidst a wreath band flora, the case with a bank of
three drawers, each in urn and scro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the front (two narrower and three long), decorated with sim...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Modern 3-Drawer Beveled Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom neoclassical modern 3-drawer beveled mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Painted Commode with Pompeian Style Décor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian neoclassical period painted poplar four-drawer commode with hand-painted Pompeian style motifs and faux-marble top. Born in the later years of the 18th century, this exqui...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style 6-Drawer Beveled Mirrored Highboy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical modern 6-drawer beveled mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in New York, NY
Russian Neoclassical (Early 19th Century) ormolu, & white marble mounted ebonized & mahogany secrétaire commode with top drawer desk and upper section.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
European Design, Russian Neoclassical Style, Cabinets, Mahogany, Bronze, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Russian neoclassical inspired double door cabinets. Each having a wonderfully polished burl mahogany finish with heavy bronze mounts reminiscent of the Russian Neoclassical E...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Marble Top Bronze-Mounted Maison Jansen Style Marble Column Front Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
This French neoclassical style marble top bronze-mounted Maison Jansen fashioned marble column front commode. This rare and hard to find fine commode or n...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Pair of Neoclassical-Style 3-Drawer X-Front Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order pair of Neoclassical-style nightstands with mirror veneer and "X" design detail on front. Each nightstand has three drawers with decorative glass knob pulls, pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Custom Mirrored Silver Trim Commodes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom silver trim commodes. Size can be customized.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Wood, Mahogany and Metal Tallboy, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tallboy with two bodies of a type very common in England (and English related furniture) that has three drawers in its lower part and four in the upper, all with handle fittings (one...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest.
Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers wit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan. Decorated with pinwheel marquetry and floral inlay. Inlays of walnut, kingwood, rosewood a...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Polychromed Italian Neoclassical Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top
depicting a putti amidst a wreath band flora, the case with a bank of
three drawers, each in urn and scro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry and Marquetry Commode
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior example of 18th century Italian cabinetry, demonstrating fine proportions and materials.
The original hand shaped sienna marble-top set within a gilded gesso molding, ov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble
Antique French Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in London, GB
This fine, imposing French commode is based on a design by celebrated 18th century cabinetmaker Jean-Francois Leleu (French, 1721-1763). The commode is of mahogany, in rectangular sh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Early 19th Century
The rectangular faux marble top with outset square corners, above a conforming case fitted with three long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted stiles headed by roundels and ending in tapering square feet.
Height 31 1/4 in. Width 41 in. Depth 20 1/2 in.
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York
Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts
Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825.
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, and poplar)
Measures: 45 5/8 in. high, 27 5/8 in. wide, 14 5/8 in. deep
Inscribed (on six drawer locks): SECURE; (on seventh lock): CHUBB’S / PATENT / 57 St PAULS CHY / LONDON / CHUBB & SON / MAKERS TO / HER MAJESTY / 632284; (on one hinge): [BUR?] NE PATENT; (on master lock): 2 LEVER.
Although some Boston furniture of the Neo-Classical period is elaborately decorated with ormolu mounts, brass moldings, and carved and gilded elements, other pieces are more simple and are said to reflect the “conservative” taste of many of Boston’s great families. The simplicity evident in these pieces is not an indication of a less-expensive line of furniture or a less-sophisticated patronage, but, like the so-called “Grecian Plain Style” of Duncan Phyfe’s furniture...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Rare late 18th century small Dutch Parquetry Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, petite, decorative commode with trompe l'oeil inlay simulating cubes, featuring four drawers, on bun feet.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid 19th Century Italian Neoclassic Commode , in solid larch wood and walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 19th century neoclassic commode , chest of drawers , in solid larch wood, polished to wax .Embellishment of the front drawers wi...
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1860s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner
Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
19th C. Neoclassical Italian Commode in Blond walnut with gray Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century Italian elegant neoclassical commode chest of drawers in blond walnut and walnut veneer with marble top, restored and polished to wax. All original in excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Mid 19th C. Italian Commode in blond Walnut and Walnut veneer, Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant and important Lombard (from Lissone-Milan-) commode, Mironi e Fossati attributable from the Mid nineteenth century, in blond walnut and walnut veneer. Wax polished. ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand-carved and finished, Northern Italian, three-drawer Neoclassical commode with white, Carrara marble top above pilaster fore-legs trimmed in silver gilt. The whole embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Period German Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Period German painted neoclassical commode mid -8th century
Wonderful painted surface. Gilding. Three drawers with original hardware.
Cabriole legs and carved gilded spade feet
Ex collection: Sabatino Abate...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chest of drawers. Italian Commode, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th century Italian five-drawer walnut commode with inlay and carved giltwood detail, with a figured marble top.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Neoclassical Modern 5-Drawer Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 5-drawer mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finish and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Classical Mahogany Chest with Columns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely flame mahogany chest of four drawers with a two drawer superstructure. With Scrolled apron and carved half columns, raised on turned feet. Mahogany veneers and solids.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) fruitwood chests with 3 drawers and tapered fluted legs (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
Beveled Front 6-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom beveled front 6-drawer mirrored dresser. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Wood
English Adam Maple Wall Console
Located in New York, NY
English Adam-style (19th Century) maple wall mounted bracket commode/console with walnut inlaid vine & trim with a single drawer and inset black glass top & carved finial base.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Walnut, Glass
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany Large Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusually large three-drawer commode or chest of drawers is of Dutch origins and was made between 1780 and 1800. The simple yet dynamic form is enlivened with large moldings and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed off-white painted finish with foliate gilt details on cabriole leg with a faux marble...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest with Decorative Penwork
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Early 19th Century) walnut chest with 3 drawers and decorated with ebonized penwork of wreaths, heads and other various motifs.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner
Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Italian Neo-Classic Kingwood Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18/19th Century) kingwood veneer small commode with a single drawer and inlaid trim and medallion on door panel.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) walnut chest with 4 drawers and fluted column sides.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Style Walnut and Tulipwood Bedside Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) small walnut bedside commode with tulipwood and marquetry inlaid design on top, sides, and back, and two front-facing doors.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Tulipwood, Walnut
Fine Neoclassical Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical chest with three drawers.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical commodes, Parma ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine 18th century Italian neoclassical serpentine figured walnut commodes with greek key and lion head carvings on apron and sides, with fluted detail on corners and legs....
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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