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Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

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

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

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Commode incorporating some earlier elements

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of...

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Bronze

Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Stained Pine Baroque Commode
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Stained Pine Baroque Commode

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wrought Iron

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Brass commode
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Brass commode

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front

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

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Antique 1720s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Commode, Early 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Baroque, Walnut, Serpentine Front
Commode, Early 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Baroque, Walnut, Serpentine Front

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque 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

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Walnut

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700

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...

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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Bombe Style Three Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century
Italian Baroque Walnut Bombe Style Three Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Fruitwood

Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode
Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Italian Baroque period walnut and fruitwood veneered serpentine front chest of drawers on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode
18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode

18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Walnut 3 Drawer Commode with beautiful inlay work.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Walnut Four Drawer Carved Walnut Commode Early 18th Century
Italian Walnut Four Drawer Carved Walnut Commode Early 18th Century

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1910s Venetian Baroque Commode, Hand-Carved Walnut and veneer mogano
1910s Venetian Baroque Commode, Hand-Carved Walnut and veneer mogano

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

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Vintage 1910s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Commodes
Pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Commodes

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode
18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode

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

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top

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

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Small Commode / Nightstand With Inlay
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Commode / Nightstand With Inlay

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century

Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century

Located in CH

Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode Emilian Baroque, 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Emilian

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Antique 1720s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone
Italian late 16th century Baroque period Walnut Cassone

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

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Antique 16th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in London, GB

Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian
Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian

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

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Superb Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Superb Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor

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

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

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Wood, Ash, Walnut

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

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

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

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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

part of and blend into the carved decoration on the drawer fronts. The walnut is a warm honey color

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

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Walnut

Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wrought Iron

Pair Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut 3-Drawer Commodes, late 18th / 19th century
Pair Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut 3-Drawer Commodes, late 18th / 19th century

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

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Antique 1790s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique 18th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo

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

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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf
1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700

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

1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

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

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Brass

20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940
20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Nutwood, Walnut

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

commode marks the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period in Italy and shares close design

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

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Walnut

18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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Italian Baroque Walnut Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian baroque walnut commode you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every Italian baroque walnut commode was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian baroque walnut commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An Italian baroque walnut commode, designed in the Baroque, louis xv or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Atelier Borsani Varedo each produced at least one beautiful Italian baroque walnut commode that is worth considering.

How Much is an Italian Baroque Walnut Commode?

Prices for an Italian baroque walnut commode start at $1 and top out at $154,997 with the average selling for $7,458.

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

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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