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Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
H 39.38 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Dal Vera Bamboo and Wicker/Rattan Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Dal Vera bamboo and wicker/rattan chest of drawers - Italy 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960 Offered for sale
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco chest of drawers – Italy 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Spectacular large Art Deco chest of drawers in wood with rosewood veneer for the body and base, and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco chest of drawers – Italy 1930
Art Deco chest of drawers – Italy 1930
H 34.85 in W 57.88 in D 21.46 in
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Burl Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian bombe chest of drawers with a gorgeously grained burl wood veneer. This piece has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Parchment & Marble & Nickel Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Beech commode covered in parchment, each face has a subtly different angle. The top is a pink-hued marble also used for handles.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and elegantly indicated volute
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. The front has four fitted drawers with fine crisp and deep carved ‘C’ scrolls, scrolling foliage and
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

Midcentury F. Graffi for Home Torino Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 60s
By Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chest of drawers with four capacious drawers, with inclined fronts to facilitate opening
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 60s white lacquered shelf with eight drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
H 8.67 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Industrial Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Italian industrial chests of drawers made out of wood and iron. Italy 1930 ca.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Gavina "Orseolo" Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Orseolo chest of drawers by Studio Simon with wheels. Structure, top and drawers in polyester
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Murano Glass Covered Mid-Century Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, Italian, from the Veneto region, this nicely proportioned Italian vintage chest
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Murano Glass Covered Mid-Century Chest
Murano Glass Covered Mid-Century Chest
H 31 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Dressing table - Art Deco chest of drawers, Italy, 1920s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Italian chest of drawers with a mirror - Art Deco dressing table from the early 20th century. The
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Style Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding pair of chests of drawers made by hand with Italian blue glass plates. Exclusive
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2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Crystal, Aluminum

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Italian chest of 2 drawers Materials: worked and varnished wood Circa 1970 Measures: H 80
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Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers
Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 48.35 in D 21.26 in
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry iron base with wooden shoes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
H 35.44 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 60 in D 19 in
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 29.5 in W 49.75 in D 19.75 in
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height
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Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
H 48 in W 29.5 in D 16 in
Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers. Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Baroque style three drawer walnut chest with inlaid detail. Italy, late 17th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 27 in W 18.75 in D 17.25 in
Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Great looking Italian Vintage chest of drawers made out of high quality oak wood. Top is display
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French or Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
French or Italian chest of drawers, richly carved, circa 100 years old.
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French or Italian Chest of Drawers
French or Italian Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
1960s Italian Design Chest of Drawers
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Italian design black wooden and raspberry color nubuck chest of drawers composed of black
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Vintage 1960s European Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

1960s Italian Design Chest of Drawers
1960s Italian Design Chest of Drawers
H 25.2 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
Handpatined Italian Chest of Drawers, 21st C.
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in Italy, this handpainted chest of drawers or dresser is a masterpiece of artistry and
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Handpatined Italian Chest of Drawers, 21st C.
Handpatined Italian Chest of Drawers, 21st C.
H 39.75 in W 38.25 in D 22.5 in
Chest of drawers
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
oval chest of drawers is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of any bedroom
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
18th Century Chest of Drawers from Italy
H 24.02 in W 53.55 in D 23.63 in
19th C. Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian walnut Renaissance style chest of drawers. There are eight drawers for plenty of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers, a recent acquisition from Europe, is nothing
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Chest of Drawers Circle Decor, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Massive wood chest of drawers or commode circle decor, italian design nice wood assembly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Wood Chest of Drawers Circle Decor, Italy
Wood Chest of Drawers Circle Decor, Italy
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s. Dimensions: H tot.=189 cm; W= 178 cm; D= 53 cm H only
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
H 70.08 in W 74.41 in D 20.87 in
Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 175 cm; W= 195 cm; D=55 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
H 68.9 in W 76.78 in D 21.66 in
Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror

20th Century Italian Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and ornate, this vintage wooden chest of drawers offers a Rococo fantasy in a somber
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20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Inlaid Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow Italian fruitwood chest with a wooden top over two long drawers with walnut
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Cherrywood Italian Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chest of drawers, from the mid-20th century. Peculiar shape, original and avant-garde for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
Extraordinary pair Italian Louis XVI commode chest to late 18th century, realized of Giuseppe
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
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

Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
H 36.82 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 20.28 in
Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long inlaid drawers, raised on bracket feet.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Olive, Walnut

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 49.5" Wide X 22.25
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Mobilgirgi, Chest of Drawers, Spalting Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A spalted wood chest of drawers designed and produced by Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Italian (from Lombardia Region) Louis xvi period chest of drawers. Inlaid with different wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Northern Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Stunning Northern Italian neoclassical walnut and fruitwood marquetry chest of drawers or commode
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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Chest Of Drawers Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers Italy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every chest of drawers Italy was constructed with great care. There are 3371 variations of the antique or vintage chest of drawers Italy you’re looking for, while we also have 268 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers Italy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers Italy, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawers Italy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kartell, Carlo De Carli and Anna Castelli Ferrieri produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Italy?

The average selling price for a chest of drawers Italy at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $195,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers Italy
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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