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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

, most likely walnut, with figural carved drawer fronts, carved face escutcheons, foliate carved corners

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

Materials

Metal

1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details
1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details

1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details

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

Materials

Bronze

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers
Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Brescia, IT

Italy 18th century Venetian briar root wood chest of drawings. Inlay in olive wood. Foot and base

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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut, Tulipwood, and Bronze Commode
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut, Tulipwood, and Bronze Commode

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut, Tulipwood, and Bronze Commode

Located in North Miami, FL

This magnificent 17th-century Italian Baroque commode from the Lombardi region showcases masterful

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Antique 17th Century British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century
Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century

Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

and rich with the restrained elegance of northern Italian Baroque design. The façade is arranged with

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque 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

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

Late 20th Century Original Tuscan Carved Chest of Drawers Walnut Marble
Late 20th Century Original Tuscan Carved Chest of Drawers Walnut Marble

Late 20th Century Original Tuscan Carved Chest of Drawers Walnut Marble

Located in Buggiano, IT

Original carved chest of four drawers in walnut, and fir with grey shaped marble, top quality and

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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An exceptional quality antique chest of drawers finely hand crafted in Italy in the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Summerland, CA

A fine and rare late 17th century Italian baroque walnut chest of drawers with molded edge and

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian baroque walnut small commode
Italian baroque walnut small commode

Italian baroque walnut small commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian baroque walnut inlaid commode, the shaped top veneered "a quatre faces",centered by a

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Period Commode
Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Period Commode

Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Period Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning 17th century Italian Baroque period walnut commode with a rectangular dentil molded top

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroques Commode
Italian Baroques Commode

Italian Baroques Commode

Unavailable|$49,500

Italian Baroques Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wonderful Italian Walnut Baroque Commode, Three drawer, with Secret top drawer and special panels

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

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Italian Baroque Concave Walnut Commode, Circa 1770
Rare 18th Century Italian Baroque Concave Walnut Commode, Circa 1770

Rare 18th Century Italian Baroque Concave Walnut Commode, Circa 1770

Located in Brightlingsea, Essex

Rare mid-18th century Italian concave fronted commode, Lombardy region, possible made in Brescia

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

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

A Superb 18th Century Italian Baroque Period Walnut Commode
A Superb 18th Century Italian Baroque Period Walnut Commode

A Superb 18th Century Italian Baroque Period Walnut Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb early 18th century Italian Baroque period walnut commode with molded top over three molded

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

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Carved Cherubs
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Carved Cherubs

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Carved Cherubs

Located in Summerland, CA

A magnificent Italian walnut commode, circa 1770, with richly carved detail and superb patina. This

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Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Serpentine Oak and Walnut Commode, circa 1780
Italian 18th Century Serpentine Oak and Walnut Commode, circa 1780

Italian 18th Century Serpentine Oak and Walnut Commode, circa 1780

Located in East Sussex, GB

A late 18th century oak and walnut Northern Italian / Southern German serpentine fronted commode

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

Penwork & polychrome-decorated walnut commode
Penwork & polychrome-decorated walnut commode

Penwork & polychrome-decorated walnut commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian baroque penwork and polychrome-decorated walnut commode, the top over three line-inlaid

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

Barock Style Small Chest of Drawers Burl Walnut, Italy, 20th Century
Barock Style Small Chest of Drawers Burl Walnut, Italy, 20th Century

Barock Style Small Chest of Drawers Burl Walnut, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Osnabrück, DE

That's a unique of commode! The top of burl walnut shows a dog face like a Shih Tzu dog. A

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Commode Andrea Fantoni, 17th-18th Century
Italian Walnut Commode Andrea Fantoni, 17th-18th Century

Italian Walnut Commode Andrea Fantoni, 17th-18th Century

By Andrea Fantoni

Located in Tortona, Alessandria

An Italian walnut commode origin "Lombardy / Veneto" (Italy) probably: Master Andrea Fantoni

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Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Dressers

Materials

Walnut

A Large 18th Century Northern Italian Chest of Drawers
A Large 18th Century Northern Italian Chest of Drawers

A Large 18th Century Northern Italian Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A Large 18th century Northern Italian chest of drawers. Three large drawers with faux double

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Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Walnut dresser 800 Venice
Walnut dresser 800 Venice

Walnut dresser 800 Venice

Unavailable|$5,172 / item

Walnut dresser 800 Venice

By A. Manzoni

Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna

Venetian Walnut Dresser from the 1800s: Timeless Elegance This magnificent walnut dresser is an authentic example of 19th-century Venetian elegance. Perfect for those looking for a ...

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Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Italian Baroque walnut Commode, top has alternating checked inlay, drawers and sides similarly

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over four drawers flanked by carved decoration, raised on bracket feet.

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Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Italian Baroque walnut three drawer commode. Large scale, architectural form with

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

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Italian Baroque walnut three drawer commode. Large scale, architectural form with

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

Period Lombard Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Period Lombard Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Period Lombard Italian Baroque Walnut Commode

Located in Essex, MA

Period Walnut Commode in Late Renaissance/Baroque Form. Three drawers, original hardware

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Commode
Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Commode

Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

Very fine large scale 17th century Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode with fruit wood inlay

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

Italian Baroque style walnut commode
Italian Baroque style walnut commode

Italian Baroque style walnut commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 17th century Italian Baroque walnut commode, having five paneled drawers with carved head pulls

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Style Walnut Small Commode
Italian Baroque Style Walnut Small Commode

Italian Baroque Style Walnut Small Commode

Located in Cypress, CA

Beautiful petite Italian Baroque style burr walnut small bombe commode with three drawers on

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20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baroque small-sized chest of drawers veneered in walnut
Baroque small-sized chest of drawers veneered in walnut

Baroque small-sized chest of drawers veneered in walnut

By Soft Baroque

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2718 Rare small-sized chest of drawers veneered in walnut and walnut root with double-move

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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Late Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Commode
Italian Late Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Italian Late Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely from the Umbria region of Italy, the rectangular top above a conforming case, the top drawer

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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut and Penwork Decorated Commode
Italian Baroque Walnut and Penwork Decorated Commode

Italian Baroque Walnut and Penwork Decorated Commode

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular top over three drawers with scenic penwork painting, original bronze handles, bracket feet. Estate of John Volk, Palm Beach.

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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode, 17th Century
Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode, 17th Century

Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode, 17th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

An Italian Baroque walnut Three-drawer commode 17th century The rectangular molded top above

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Inlaid Walnut Bedside Commodes
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Inlaid Walnut Bedside Commodes

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Inlaid Walnut Bedside Commodes

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is an exceptionally fine pair of Italian Baroque style walnut bedside commodes. Burl and

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Period Light Walnut Three Drawer Commode
Italian Baroque Period Light Walnut Three Drawer Commode

Italian Baroque Period Light Walnut Three Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rectangular top with dentile molding over three drawers having pronounced carved panels on the drawer fronts resting on bracket feet.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Elegant 18th Century Walnut Baroque Commode
Elegant 18th Century Walnut Baroque Commode

Elegant 18th Century Walnut Baroque Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Elegant 18th century Italian Baroque walnut three drawer commode, beautifully decorated with

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Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Italian Baroque Style Walnut & Burl Walnut Inlaid Commodes, 18th/19th cen.
Pair Italian Baroque Style Walnut & Burl Walnut Inlaid Commodes, 18th/19th cen.

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

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

An Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode
An Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode

An Italian Baroque Walnut Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hunting Lodge near Genova, Italy

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Period Walnut 4-Drawer Commode
Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Period Walnut 4-Drawer Commode

Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Period Walnut 4-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

From the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, having a rectangular top with molded edge above a

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Roman Baroque Burl Walnut Commodes, 17th Century
Pair of Italian Roman Baroque Burl Walnut Commodes, 17th Century

Pair of Italian Roman Baroque Burl Walnut Commodes, 17th Century

Located in CH

Impressive pair of Italian Roman Baroque burl walnut commodes or chest of drawers, 17th century

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Carved Panels
Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Carved Panels

Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Carved Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Baroque period walnut commode from the 17th century with three drawers, carved panels

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Baroque Marquetry Serpentine Front Commode
Italian Baroque Marquetry Serpentine Front Commode

Italian Baroque Marquetry Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

A fine 3-drawer Italian Baroque commode in walnut with inlaid fruitwood Marquetry decoration, the

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Period Walnut 12-Drawer Scantonata Commode, 17th cen
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Period Walnut 12-Drawer Scantonata Commode, 17th cen

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Period Walnut 12-Drawer Scantonata Commode, 17th cen

Located in Atlanta, GA

rare in form and having a rectangular top with canted corners and a molded edge above a conforming case housing 4 central drawers flanked by 4 smaller angled drawers on each side, ra...

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

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Walnut

Italian Baroque, Light Walnut Four-Drawer Commode, Mid-17th Century
Italian Baroque, Light Walnut Four-Drawer Commode, Mid-17th Century

Italian Baroque, Light Walnut Four-Drawer Commode, Mid-17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

with original locks, the commode with raised panels throughout and having later bronze handles, raised

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

An Italian Baroque Walnut and Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode
An Italian Baroque Walnut and Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode

An Italian Baroque Walnut and Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a rectangular inlaid top with rounded edges above a case housing three drawers, the sides and drawers all band inlaid, resting on bracket feet

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

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Italian Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode
Italian Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode

Italian Baroque Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

of medium size, the one board rectangular top with a bevel molded edge above a conforming case with raised panels, the drawer fronts with raised decorative panels having molded edges...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Baroque Commodes Chests Stands Tables 1750
Pair of Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Baroque Commodes Chests Stands Tables 1750

Pair of Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Baroque Commodes Chests Stands Tables 1750

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair of antique Italian 18th century inlaid walnut baroque commodes/side tables, circa 1750

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

Materials

Walnut

An Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tall 4-Drawer Commode
An Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tall 4-Drawer Commode

An Italian Baroque Style Walnut Tall 4-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

the rectangular molded edge top above a conforming case of four drawers with raised panels and hexagonal brass pulls, the molded plinth base raised on carved bracket feet Please g...

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Late Baroque Three-Drawer Walnut Ebonized Commode
Italian Late Baroque Three-Drawer Walnut Ebonized Commode

Italian Late Baroque Three-Drawer Walnut Ebonized Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rectangular top above conforming case housing three drawers, the sides having raised lozenge detailing, raised on bun feet.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Italian, Bolognese, Late Baroque Period Four-Drawer Walnut and Inlaid Commode
Italian, Bolognese, Late Baroque Period Four-Drawer Walnut and Inlaid Commode

Italian, Bolognese, Late Baroque Period Four-Drawer Walnut and Inlaid Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers with line inlays, the later brass pulls of ring form , inlaid escutcheons, raised on bracket feet Please go to w...

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

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Brass, Iron

Italian Baroque Walnut 3-Drawer Commode of Smaller Size, Late 17th Century
Italian Baroque Walnut 3-Drawer Commode of Smaller Size, Late 17th Century

Italian Baroque Walnut 3-Drawer Commode of Smaller Size, Late 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case with paneled sides and housing three paneled drawers, the drawers retaining antique pulls and escutcheons, raised on...

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

Materials

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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