Italian Bleached Commode
Antique Italian Commode in bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant antique Italian Commode in a beautiful bleached Walnut,
from the Tuscany Region, 18 th
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1870 Bleached Walnut Renaissance Style Commode from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic, bleached walnut commode was hand-carved by an Italian master in Florence, circa 1870
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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 45.625 in W 54 in D 23.625 in
Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Madison, MS
This bleached walnut Italian commode is in pristine condition with no flaws. It truly is a one of a
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical period bleached walnut commode from the 18th century, with two drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 33.25 in W 42.5 in D 24 in
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 38 in W 63.25 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Italian carved and bleached walnut commode. 1780.
Reference: 7924
Dimensions
56
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
BLUEBELL White Chest of Drawers in Bleached Maple Wood with Hand Painted Flower
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
detail, the chest of drawers features a wood finish that showcases the natural beauty of bleached maple
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H 34.65 in W 57.49 in D 22.84 in
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl
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Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood raised chest with bow front, from the 19th century. This antique chest from
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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Italian Bleached Commode For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Italian bleached commode available at 1stDibs. An Italian bleached commode — often made from wood, walnut and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage Italian bleached commode now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian bleached commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian bleached commode is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, neoclassical and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian bleached commode over the years, but those crafted by Fratelli Boffi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Italian Bleached Commode?
Prices for an Italian bleached commode start at $2,200 and top out at $22,400 with the average selling for $5,650.
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.
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