18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode. Elegant, tall and with narrow proportions. With serpentine
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three
Brass
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop
Brass
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer bow front Swedish Rococo commode with slide out shelf. Sits atop ball front feet
Brass, Iron
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo commode in It's original colour. ca 1770 Sweden.
Pine
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved
Brass
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top
Brass
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the
Brass
18th Century Period Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo serpentine front commode with three removal drawers on the top. Featuring original
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful late 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware
Wood, Paint
Mid 20th century Swedish rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth
Jacaranda
18th Century Period Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further
Wood
$4,950
H 28.5 in W 35.2 in D 17.7 in
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish
Bronze
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and
Wood, Paint
Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine
Pine
Rococo commode signed Johan Martin Ek, Stockholm, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished example of 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship, this Rococo period commode is signed
Wood, Pine
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode circa 1960. Excellent quality commode by
Marble, Ormolu
$5,294
H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
Pine
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by
Pine
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
Pine
Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
A two drawer Swedish Rococo style chest of drawers. Serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century Swedish Rococo chest of three drawers crafted in pine. The chest features a newer
Brass
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Swedish Rococo chest of four drawers with an oak front and pine sides and drawer
Brass
$5,100
H 36.5 in W 46.25 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Chest in Blue Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Rococo chest of three drawers crafted in both pine and oak, a traditional
Brass
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
Brass
$3,500
H 30 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved
Brass
$12,995
H 29.75 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
Metal
$8,214
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers. Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
Stone, Bronze
$5,100
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 24.5 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Inlaid Oak Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid trim along the
Brass, Iron
$5,600
H 46 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base). It has been given an exceptional new professio...
Brass
$5,950
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 26.5 in
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Swedish Rococo period chest of drawers, dating to circa 1760–1770, with a gracefully
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in MILL, NL
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers, 18th century New arrival! This 18th-century Swedish marquetry
Nutwood, Palisander, Satinwood
18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790. Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode
Ormolu
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of
Brass
Mid Century rococo revival marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality 1960's ormolu, mahogany and marble top commode. Single drawer below the top, with a
Marble, Brass
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
rococo inspired 3-drawer commode. Bombe shaped commode. Mahogany arranged veneers, with stringing and
Marble
Mid 20th century rococo revival carved walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers circa 1940. Designed in the rococo style with drop
Birch, Walnut
Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Swedish Neo-Rococo chest of drawers crafted in pine, featuring a richly black-painted
Wood
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
shades of blue and lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of this elegant pine commode. Contrasting
Wood
$5,950
H 32.25 in W 46.75 in D 25 in
Late 18th-Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers, circa 1790–1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish Baroque chest of drawers dates to the late 18th century, circa 1790–1810, and
Brass
Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features panels on each drawer, carved skirt, brass
Brass
18th Century Swedish Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, decorative carved
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic pine chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later app...
Brass
$3,500
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming small chest of three drawers. While the painted finish is old, it is likely not origina...
Marble
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Brass
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top commode circa 1960. Good quality chest of drawers in the
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in
Green Decorated 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Green decorated 18th century Swedish Rococo commode / chest of drawers Three drwaers. Nice
Pine
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful "as found" painted commode with dramatic lines and lots of character. This 18th C
Oak
19th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish painted Rococo commode with marble top and beautiful ormolu.
Marble, Ormolu
Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Commode in bombe form with Inlaid and Marquetry
Kingwood, Tulipwood
Rococo Commode from circa 1750
Located in Senden, NRW
This magnificent commode from the Rococo period was carefully restored - preserving the patina
Fruitwood
Original Rococo Commode with Marble Top
Located in Senden, NRW
An original commode from the Rococo Era made of walnut/palisander and other precious woods veneered
Softwood, Palisander, Walnut
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Simply elegant Rococo chest with a wonderful shape and patina. Striking original hardware. Soulful
Wood
Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This Swedish Rococo style dresser features embellished drawers in dark blue. The top of the dresser
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very fine 19th century Swedish Rococo chest with an exceptional curved serpentine form and carved
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and of great design, mid-18th century Swedish bombe commode in bleached elm
Ormolu
Swedish Commode from the 18th Century
Located in Senden, NRW
A Swedish commode from the second half of the 18th century. The commode is getting completely
Elm
Swedish Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century three-part Swedish chest with old painted surface; four drawers.
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
Located in Senden, NRW
A commode with a marmor plate on the top, manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. This
Jacaranda, Ash
Swedish Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chest of three drawers, Sweden circa 1860, with bombé form and carved detail. A beautiful piece.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Washington, DC
Blue painted Swedish Rococo commode.
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Chireno, TX
Swedish Rococo Commode With Original Hardware and Later Paint, Cream Color
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
By Johan Neijber 1
Located in Belmont, MA
Swedish Rococo commode, Stockholm 18th century, in the style of Johan Neijber (1740-95). Beautiful
Kingwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Remarkable 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with a pull-out tray, circa 1760 Stockholm. Lovely
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Rococo commode made in Stockholm. The top three drawers are original but optional
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Swedish Rocco commode with serpentine front. With three storage drawers with their
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This antique Rococo commode was manufactured in Sweden in 1760. The commode features three drawers
Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with an pull out tray. Ca 1760 Sweden.
Pine
Large Swedish Rococo Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Rococo restored with complementary additions such as veneer and occasional minor parts at
Nutwood
Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From circa 1760, this Swedish Rococo commode has a serpentine silhouette, four drawers, and
Wood
Sold
H 36.8 in W 43.3 in D 22.8 in
Rococo Period Swedish 1760s Gray Painted Commode with Raised Top and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period commode from circa 1760 with light Gustavian gray painted finish, raised
Bronze
Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Swedish Rococo period serpentine commode in later paint - exceptional simplicity and movement.
18th Century Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Rococo commode with curved sides. Circa 1780 with original hardware and repainted at a
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period three drawer commode. With a bow front, this Rococo commode has been repainted in blue
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Swedish three drawer serpentine front commode, with original locks and
Wood
Swedish Rococo Period Commode, circa 1770
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century Swedish Rococo period commode scraped to original paint c.1770
Swedish Rococo grey painted commode
Located in Washington, DC
Grey Painted Rococo Commode,Three Drawers
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish Rococo serpentine commode. This Swedish period Rococo chest from the 18th
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Commode or Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Rococo period commode with serpentine front and cabriole legs. Beautiful and weathered original
Paint
Fine 18th Century Rococo Manor House Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This fine 18th century three-drawer Rococo commode has an extendable writing slope. This piece is
Wood
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout. It is the Bombay curves and
Brass
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This 18th century Rococo commode features a bow front to the top and three long storage drawers
Wood
Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint
Located in Chireno, TX
Swedish rococo serpentine block-front commode in original blue paint. Rococo period commode (circa
Iron
18th Century Rococo Period Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo period commode. With a serpentine front, this commode features three
Wood
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of two Swedish Rococo chest, they have been restored and repainted with milk paints
Maple
Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing
Boxwood, Chestnut
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish commode from the Rococo period, circa 1760 in original scraped paint
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Swedish revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
Sold
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
Swedish period Rococo elm wood commode, circa 1760 with original gilt bronze hardware, serpentine
Bronze
A Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Period Rococo chest with a custom paint finish.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 30.69 in W 43.5 in D 21.63 in
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Commode with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware
Brass
18th c. Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
3 Drawer Swedish Rococo Chest with keys to lock each drawer. It has it's original creamy grey
Swedish Carved Rococo Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish carved Rococo style nightstands. They have been restored and repainted
Wood
Mid 20th Century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
1960s Scandinavian Mahogany Bombe Rococo Influenced Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality commode by A.B Rococo Mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode
Mahogany
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany
Marble
18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum
Fruitwood
Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period Rococo Chest With Three Drawers And Period Hardware
Two Hand-Carved Swedish Rococo Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of two hand-carved Swedish Rococo chest, they have been restored and repainted with
Maple
Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Kingwood Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival kingwood commode circa 1950. Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode with
Marble
Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum
Fruitwood
Willy Guhl Large Cone Planter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage planter designed by architect Willy Guhl and produced for Eternit SA in Switzerland during the 1950’s. This cone-shaped planter is made from fiber cement and painted green ...
Concrete
$3,950
H 30.6 in W 32.7 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chestwith five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scand...
Wood
$5,714
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
$4,500
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers. Crafted in pine, this piece is painted in a soft blue tone, a color popular beginning with late 19th-century Scandinavian interpre...
Wood
$13,094
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian 18th Century Oval Religious Oil on Canvas Painting with Saint Dominic
By Francesco de Mura
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful Italian 18th Century old masters oil painting on oval canvas with giltwood frame is attributed to Solimena and features a religious scene. In this splendid oval-shaped...
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
Metal, Zinc
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...
Oak
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...
Brass
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 hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white naturally...
Wood
$4,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 15.5 in
Rare Pair 18th Century Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of 18th century Venetian paint-decorated marble top commodes nightstands exemplifies the opulence and artistry of Italian Rococo furniture. Each bombe-form chest showc...
Marble, Iron
Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...
Pine
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine. Executed in a beautiful and characteristic Rococo style with a wavy body, sides, and back. The slanting writing flap with...
Brass, Iron
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.