Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form
Walnut
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
Walnut
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode incorporating some earlier elements
Walnut
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut
Bronze
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated panelled drawers with original carved feet and applied carving to side of case. Original bronze handles.
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Stained Pine Baroque Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive Italian 18th century four drawer walnut and stained pine Baroque commode. The
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th-century Italian three-drawer commode, monumental in size and crafted in walnut, is a
Wrought Iron
Pair Italian Baroque Style Walnut & Burl Walnut Inlaid Commodes, 18th/19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
each commode with a serpentine fronted rectangular top above a case housing three conforming
Walnut
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Brass commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut
Bronze
Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. The
Walnut, Burl
Commode, Early 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Baroque, Walnut, Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. It has a
Walnut
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...
Walnut
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case housing four drawers with original bronze handles and escutcheons, giltwood leaf-form scrolls at upper front, the si...
Walnut
Italian Baroque Walnut Bombe Style Three Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian walnut patchwork veneered chest in excellent antique
Walnut
Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Early 18th Century Marquetry Desk-Commode of Italian Origin, having three drawers, the top one
Walnut, Fruitwood
Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Italian Baroque period walnut and fruitwood veneered serpentine front chest of drawers on
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode with beautiful inlay work.
Wood, Walnut
Italian Walnut Four Drawer Carved Walnut Commode Early 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Commode. Commode features four deep drawers adorned with
Walnut
1910s Venetian Baroque Commode, Hand-Carved Walnut and veneer mogano
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian Baroque Revival commode, dresser, with marble top , hand-carved walnut
Marble
$18,855 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan walnut commodes. With fine detailed carving
Walnut
$21,888Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Located in IT
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode This elegant and refined Baroque
Bronze
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
Walnut
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
Walnut
$4,830Sale Price|30% Off
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry
Ebony, Walnut
18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino. Very original condition. Cross banded with a very
Walnut
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut
Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Commode / Nightstand With Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers or nightstand hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and
Fruitwood, Walnut
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode Emilian Baroque, 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Emilian
Wood
$10,944Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wood
Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and high quality Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone. This
Walnut
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in London, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.
Walnut
Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Inlaid walnut two-drawer side commode with concave block front, Italian, circa 1900, with shaped
Walnut
18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined piece showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring walnut root
Walnut
Superb Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality continental walnut two drawer deep serpentine chest of drawers, ioth gilt handles
Walnut
17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture
Brass
Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode from circa 1690 with inlaid décor, canted side posts
Wood, Ash, Walnut
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
Bronze, Wrought Iron
17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its
Walnut
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
part of and blend into the carved decoration on the drawer fronts. The walnut is a warm honey color
Walnut
$5,950Sale Price|52% Off
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut figural Cassone chest-trunk. The
Wrought Iron
Pair Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut 3-Drawer Commodes, late 18th / 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
each with a rectangular top with a serpentine front, the conforming case housing three drawers with antique hardware, the cases raised on bracket feet
Walnut
1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give them an elegant appearance. The
Walnut
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The
Walnut
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Gaetano Borsani, with shaped top and rounded shapes with 4 drawers, made of veneered walnut. Golden brass
Walnut
1910s Venetian Eclectic Commode Dresser, carved walnut & Burl Walnut, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Venetian eclectic Bella Epoque period, commode dresser in carved walnut and burl walnut with
Marble
$3,430Sale Price|30% Off
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
Bronze
1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original precious early 20th century Venetian Baroque serpentine commode, chest of drawers manually
Walnut
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.
Maple, Olive, Walnut
1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian baroque painted chest of drawers (commode, dresser), of early 20th century, in solid hand
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the
Walnut
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
Walnut
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
Brass
20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely 20th century Baroque style chest of drawers from the period around 1940 in Italy. A
Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
Early 17th century Italian Walnut Cassettone - Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
commode marks the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period in Italy and shares close design
Walnut
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout. Carving includes egg and
Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers, or nightstand, handcrafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The
Walnut
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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.
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