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17th Century Italian Chest
17th Century Italian Chest

17th Century Italian Chest

Located in Esbeek, NL

17th century painted italian chest Nord italian

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Antique 17th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Wood

17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 17th Century (possibly older at late 16th century) Italian walnut chest. This rare antique

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest
17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest

17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

An exquisite 17th century Italian walnut commode with four marquetry inlaid drawers showcasing

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century

Italian Renaissance Oak Chest of Drawers, 17th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italy / 17th century / chest of drawers / oak, bronze / Renaissance A distinguished 17th-century

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers was made in Lombardy

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan This rare and evocative Italian

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century
Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century

Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the Italian Renaissance - 17th century Very

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved

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Antique 17th Century Italian Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Commode
17th Century Italian Commode

17th Century Italian Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode
Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode

Italian 17th Century Walnut Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and remarkable Italian 17th-century walnut commode. This stunning commode is raised

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Early 17th century Italian Walnut Cassettone - Chest of Drawers
Early 17th century Italian Walnut Cassettone - Chest of Drawers

Early 17th century Italian Walnut Cassettone - Chest of Drawers

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

dating from the second quarter of the 17th century, circa 1625–1650. Crafted in solid walnut, this early

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th/18th Century Heavily Carved Italian Walnut Three Drawer Chest or Cabinet
17th/18th Century Heavily Carved Italian Walnut Three Drawer Chest or Cabinet

17th/18th Century Heavily Carved Italian Walnut Three Drawer Chest or Cabinet

Located in Milford, NH

wallpaper lined. Probably Italian in origin, dating to the 17th or 18th century, in very good overall

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Majestic 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Blanket Chest
Majestic 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Blanket Chest

Majestic 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Blanket Chest

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful antique blanket chest in solid walnut wood, 1650s. The antique blanket chest also

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Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th-Century Tuscan Walnut Chest of Drawers with Maple Inlay
17th-Century Tuscan Walnut Chest of Drawers with Maple Inlay

17th-Century Tuscan Walnut Chest of Drawers with Maple Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

A distinguished 17th-century Tuscan chest of drawers, crafted in solid and veneered walnut with

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk
Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk

Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

. Italian, circa 1680.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY ORiGINAL PAINT FLORENTINE ITALIAN LINEN CHEST OR TRUNK
ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY ORiGINAL PAINT FLORENTINE ITALIAN LINEN CHEST OR TRUNK

ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY ORiGINAL PAINT FLORENTINE ITALIAN LINEN CHEST OR TRUNK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, 17th Century Original hand painted Florentine Italy trunk depicting high Society attending a ball and

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Antique 1660s Italian Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Stained Pine 17th  Century Italian Walnut Commode
Stained Pine 17th  Century Italian Walnut Commode

Stained Pine 17th Century Italian Walnut Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Cabinet features a fall-front writing surface opening to a fitted interior concealing twelve drawers.The rectangular moulded top above a frieze carved with Vitruvian scrolls on figur...

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

Located in Firenze, IT

This magnificent Italian 17th-century solid walnut chest of drawers (canterano), is a testament to

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

A fine Italian Baroque. Walnut commode. 17th century. Measures: Height 37 ½ in. Width 52 ½ in

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 17th Century Ebonized Fruitwood Commode from Milan
Italian 17th Century Ebonized Fruitwood Commode from Milan

Italian 17th Century Ebonized Fruitwood Commode from Milan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and important 17th century, circa 1680, ebonized fruitwood commode from Milan, Italy

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

17th-Century Central Italian Walnut Commode with Maple Inlay
17th-Century Central Italian Walnut Commode with Maple Inlay

17th-Century Central Italian Walnut Commode with Maple Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined 17th-century chest of drawers from central Italy, crafted in solid walnut and veneered

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser
A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An unusually large 17th century North Italian walnut commode with canted corners. Featuring four

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

Located in Troy, NY

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk. A rare, multi-functional piece, the doors

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Late 17th Century Walnut Credenzas from Tuscany
Pair of Italian Late 17th Century Walnut Credenzas from Tuscany

Pair of Italian Late 17th Century Walnut Credenzas from Tuscany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Italian late 17th century walnut credenzas from Tuscany. Each raised on a solid

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode
Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode

Italian 17th Century Arte Populaire Commode

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific 17th century Arte Populaire Commode - Chest of Drawers from Northern Italy. Wonderfully

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone
Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone

Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone

Located in Hudson, NY

This nicely detailed walnut Italian cassone or chest is from the late 17th century approx. circa

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Lombardia, Walnut & Ebonized Massive Cassettone, Mid 17th century
Italian, Lombardia, Walnut & Ebonized Massive Cassettone, Mid 17th century

Italian, Lombardia, Walnut & Ebonized Massive Cassettone, Mid 17th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

bold in scale this commode has a rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 paneled drawers, the middles of the drawers with raised quatrefoils and original escutcheons, raise...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 17th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Bracket Feet
Italian 17th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Bracket Feet

Italian 17th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Bracket Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century with four drawers and carved bracket feet. This

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Florentine 17th century Baroque Period ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood chest
Florentine 17th century Baroque Period ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood chest

Florentine 17th century Baroque Period ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most stunning Florentine 17th century Baroque Period ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood, Fruitwood

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone
Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone

Located in Troy, NY

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone. Charming, painted cassone with a lift top

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Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts
Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts

Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This handsome cassone has ornament with romantic associations and was most likely a marriage chest

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut And Burl Walnut - 17th Century
Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut And Burl Walnut - 17th Century

Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut And Burl Walnut - 17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Exceptional Italian Renaissance oratory in walnut and burr walnut from the early 17th century circa

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - Circa 1600
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - Circa 1600

Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - Circa 1600

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare Italian Renaissance chest from the end of the 16th century/beginning of the 17th

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire

Located in Vo', Veneto

: 1600 Origin: Emilia - Italy Wood: Walnut, Poplar Description: Beautiful “Canterano” chest of drawers

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Antique 1650s European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest
Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest

Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Walnut Renaissance three-drawer chest with raised panels on the drawer fronts and 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished
17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished

17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian antique precious mid-1600, Lombard-Piedmont chest of drawers all in massive walnut, with

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Maple

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

ornamentation, this canterano exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of late 17th-century Lombardy. A rare

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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy

Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, late 17th century
Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, late 17th century

Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, late 17th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a rectangular top with a molded edge above a conforming case housing three drawers with raised moldings framing the bronze handles, retaining original escutcheons, the sides a...

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Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano

Located in Encinitas, CA

Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Folding chest of drawers in walnut with inlays, Italy
Folding chest of drawers in walnut with inlays, Italy

Folding chest of drawers in walnut with inlays, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

that are also inlaid, complete with worked handles. Original from the 17th century, originating in

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy
Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy

Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

and birds, the folding top hides drawers that are also inlaid, mid-17th century, from northern Italy

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front

Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

17th century. Measures: Height 93 cm, width 115 cm, depth 52 cm. Provenance: Private collection

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) walnut drop front secretary cabinet with 2 doors at base

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Palazzo Sacchetti Walnut Cassone Inlaid Engraved Fruitwood Marquetry, 17th C
Palazzo Sacchetti Walnut Cassone Inlaid Engraved Fruitwood Marquetry, 17th C

Palazzo Sacchetti Walnut Cassone Inlaid Engraved Fruitwood Marquetry, 17th C

Located in London, GB

trophy furnishings of rich merchants and aristocrats in Italian culture, from the late middle ages onward

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Particular and Rare Chest of Drawers of the Seventeenth Century, Walnut
Particular and Rare Chest of Drawers of the Seventeenth Century, Walnut

Particular and Rare Chest of Drawers of the Seventeenth Century, Walnut

Located in Cesena, FC

Chest of drawers in walnut with two drawers and opening shelf seventeenth century Period

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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Italian Baroque Cassone
Italian Baroque Cassone

Italian Baroque Cassone

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a beautiful example of an early Minimalist 17th century Italian Cassone that would

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut Cassone
Antique Italian Walnut Cassone

Antique Italian Walnut Cassone

Located in Dallas, TX

front along the side, bottom, and center. Rich patinated burnt umber color wood finish. 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the 17th century, Louis XIV

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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Dressers

Materials

Walnut

17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer
17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer

17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1680 17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer sku 1833 W124 x D63 x H69 cm Weight 30 kg

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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

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Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century Italian chest available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century Italian chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Each 17th century Italian chest bearing Baroque or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a 17th century Italian chest start at $1,385 and top out at $84,500 with the average selling for $8,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 17th Century Italian Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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