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Italian Neoclassical Lemonwood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers Commode
Italian Neoclassical Lemonwood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers Commode

Italian Neoclassical Lemonwood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in New York, NY

Italian neoclassical lemonwood and amaranth chest of drawers commode. Italian neoclassical chest of

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest
Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest

Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest

By Edgar Nye

Located in East Freetown, MA

Neoclassical style hand painted commode/bombe chest. Antique white with hand painted floral design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th C. Neoclassical Italian Commode in Blond walnut with gray Marble Top
19th C. Neoclassical Italian Commode in Blond walnut with gray Marble Top

19th C. Neoclassical Italian Commode in Blond walnut with gray Marble Top

Located in Vigonza, Padua

19th century Italian elegant neoclassical commode chest of drawers in blond walnut and walnut

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Marble

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes

Located in London, Park Royal

A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Green & Beige Venetian Neoclassical Style Commodes A fine pair of Venetian Hand

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Painted Italian Commode
19th Century Painted Italian Commode

19th Century Painted Italian Commode

Located in Vista, CA

19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed

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

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Gold Leaf

Italian Painted Commode
Italian Painted Commode

Italian Painted Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

An Italian neoclassical style painted two drawer commode raised on square tapering legs with

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century

Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Italian fruitwood commode, Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical fruitwood commode with a black

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

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Fruitwood

Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode
Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode

Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

Northern Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode with a grey painted finish and ivory accents, this

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.
Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Neoclassical, Marquetry, Satinwood, Demilune Chests, Italy, 19th c. Exceptionally rare to

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commode
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commode

19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th-century Italian Neo-Classical walnut commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers
Italian Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers

Italian Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Italian neo classical style walnut and fruitwood chest of drawers, circa 1960. With a rectangular

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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The 18th Century Walnut Italian Neo-Classical Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that exudes

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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode

18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 18th century Italian painted neo-classical style commode. Rusty red color with a painted grey

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze

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

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Bronze

Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode
Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode

Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode inlaid and crossbanded, with walnut, mahogany and kingwood

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Italian Neoclassic Walnut Chest
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Chest

Italian Neoclassic Walnut Chest

Located in Queens, NY

Italian neoclassic walnut chest with inlaid banding on top and canted corners having an inlaid

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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode

18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
Early 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

Early 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The early 19th century Walnut Italian Neo-Classical Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that

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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Commodes With Marble Tops
Early 19th Century Italian Commodes With Marble Tops

Early 19th Century Italian Commodes With Marble Tops

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare pair of Italian walnut, marble inset commodes. Unusual in form and hard to find. They

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Marble

18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker
18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker

18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker

Located in Seaford, GB

elegance and craftsmanship. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this remarkable 18th-century Italian commode

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

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Brass

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles
Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Continental Italian demilune commodes is a striking example of timeless artistry and

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Italian Hand Painted Neo Classical Style Commode
Antique Italian Hand Painted Neo Classical Style Commode

Antique Italian Hand Painted Neo Classical Style Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful antique Italian hand painted neo classical style commode. Decorative designs painted in a

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fine Italian Piranesi Topographical Polychromed Marble Top Commode
Fine Italian Piranesi Topographical Polychromed Marble Top Commode

Fine Italian Piranesi Topographical Polychromed Marble Top Commode

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Italian Piranesi topographical Polychromed marble top commode. Painted with various views of

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser

19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser

Located in Viterbo, VT

Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in the Lazio region of Italy in the early 1800/ using pine. The

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Pine

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian Neo-Classical 18th-century walnut chest. The rectangular-shaped chest is raised

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode
Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode

Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode

By Giuseppe Maggiolini

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 18th Century Walnut Marquetry Commode with Gray Marble Top
Italian 18th Century Walnut Marquetry Commode with Gray Marble Top

Italian 18th Century Walnut Marquetry Commode with Gray Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Italian 18th-century walnut commode with fine marquetry inlay and a gray marble top. The

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Two-Drawer Chest, 20th Century
Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Two-Drawer Chest, 20th Century

Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Two-Drawer Chest, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut chest featuring two long drawers adorned with carved swag and medallion

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of...

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Comodino w/Foliate Motif Marquetry, Circa 1820
Italian Neoclassical Comodino w/Foliate Motif Marquetry, Circa 1820

Italian Neoclassical Comodino w/Foliate Motif Marquetry, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian period Neoclassical small-sized comodino embellished with a beautiful foliate motif

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

Located in Nashville, TN

A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early

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

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Wood

Vintage Neoclassical Italian Chest, Hand Painted, Faux Marble Top
Vintage Neoclassical Italian Chest, Hand Painted, Faux Marble Top

Vintage Neoclassical Italian Chest, Hand Painted, Faux Marble Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Neoclassical style hand painted two drawer Italian chest with faux marble top. Each drawer

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870

Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front

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Antique 1870s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Italian Two Drawer Inlaid Commode
19th Century Italian Two Drawer Inlaid Commode

19th Century Italian Two Drawer Inlaid Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century Italian Neoclassical two drawer inlaid walnut commode. Of good colour and proportions

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes

By Giuseppe Maggiolini

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes. Celebrated for their

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

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Wood

Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top
Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top

Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top hails from the master artisans of

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

Small commode
Small commode

Small commode

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as

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Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960

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

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Wood

18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers
18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers

18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 18th century Italian Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers having two long drawers

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Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

pair of Italian 19th century Fruitwood, Mahogany, Giltwood, Marble commodes
pair of Italian 19th century Fruitwood, Mahogany, Giltwood, Marble commodes

pair of Italian 19th century Fruitwood, Mahogany, Giltwood, Marble commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most elegant pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ebonized

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of

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

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of

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

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Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

Italian Pair Vintage Cassetteire w/a Neoclassical Inspired Urn Motif Painted
Italian Pair Vintage Cassetteire w/a Neoclassical Inspired Urn Motif Painted

Italian Pair Vintage Cassetteire w/a Neoclassical Inspired Urn Motif Painted

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian pair of Neoclassical inspired, hand-painted console chests, with faux-marble tops. This

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest
19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This exquisite 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Italian blanket chest serves as a captivating

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Ches...

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Fir, Lacquer

Italian Neoclassical Petite Side Chest w/Black Column Accents, 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Petite Side Chest w/Black Column Accents, 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Petite Side Chest w/Black Column Accents, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Neoclassical style wooden side chest from the turn of the 19th century. This antique

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest
FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest

By Giuseppe Maggiolini

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Neo-Classic (Milanese) walnut and lemonwood 3-drawer commode / chest with ornate inlaid

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top
Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top

Italian Neoclassical Period Veneer & Wood Inlay Chest w/Original Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period Neoclassical Italian two-drawer raised side chest, with veneered wood, decorative inlay

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century
Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century

Located in Ulm, DE

An elegant example of late 18th-century Italian craftsmanship: This neoclassical commode combines

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

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Fruitwood, Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers

By Ravelli

Located in IT

Neoclassical Demi-Lune Commode, Italie, Late 18th Century This elegant inlaid wood commode

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

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Marble

Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Two Drawer Chest w/Brass Hardware
Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Two Drawer Chest w/Brass Hardware

Early 19th C. Italian Neoclassical Two Drawer Chest w/Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period Neoclassical Italian two-drawer raised side chest, with decorative inlay banding, from the

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This refined

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

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Wood, Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top

Located in IT

18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top This refined

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

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Bronze

An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf
An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf

An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer side chest from Italy. This small sized chest

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Italian Neoclassical Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian neoclassical commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian neoclassical commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. Find 403 options for an antique or vintage Italian neoclassical commode now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian neoclassical commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian neoclassical commode bearing Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian neoclassical commode has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giuseppe Maggiolini, Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino and Decorative Crafts are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Neoclassical Commode?

Prices for an Italian neoclassical commode start at $899 and top out at $178,000 with the average selling for $8,400.

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.