Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Emilian Bolognese Walnut Chest of Drawers with Rusticated Drawers, Mid-17th Cent

$5,950
£4,486.33
€5,169.87
CA$8,254.26
A$9,248.85
CHF 4,814.38
MX$113,145.48
NOK 61,109.64
SEK 57,717.32
DKK 38,594.11
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A stately and rare mid-17th century walnut chest of drawers from the Emilian region of Italy, attributed to Bolognese craftsmanship. This powerful piece embodies the sculptural solidity and architectural detailing characteristic of the period, with bold proportions and finely rusticated drawer fronts. Composed of three large drawers, each with deeply molded panels and stepped geometric framing, the chest reflects a rustic yet noble aesthetic, a hallmark of Emilian furniture in the Baroque age. The original hanging brass handles and iron locks are still present, lending authenticity and a sense of continuity with its origins. The brushed (planed) sides reveal the honest handwork of the era, while the bracket feet provide both stability and classical weight. The top remains unaltered, rich with patina, wear, and the subtle irregularities only time and use can create. Its warm walnut grain glows beneath a gently aged surface, preserved without over-restoration. A commanding storage piece and a beautiful example of 17th-century Italian joinery, this chest would be equally at home in a refined country house or anchoring a contemporary space with historical depth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 58.25 in (147.96 cm)Depth: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is an antique and having been around for a long time, it will show signs of wear. Antique pieces have very much sought-after character and associated flaws. Please review photos for condition & contact us with questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AB181stDibs: LU835944886042

More From This Seller

View All
Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb early 18th century chest of drawers from Lombardy, masterfully crafted in rich walnut with architectural presence and secret functionality. The façade features four large dr...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th-century Emilian Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 17th-century Emilian chest of drawers, masterfully crafted in solid walnut during the second half of the 1600s. This refined Italian piece showcases the exceptional artist...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 18th-century Italian chest of drawers from Venice, masterfully crafted in solid cherrywood and showcasing the refined elegance of Northern Italian design. This understat...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

18th-century Veneto Chest Of Drawers With Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive walnut chest of drawers, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, reflects the solidity and elegance characteristic of antique Venetian furniture...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 17th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century with four drawers and carved bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut commode from the 17th century features a rectangular top with...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Directoire period chest of drawers in walnut - Italy 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant chest of drawers from the Directoire period, crafted in solid walnut, dates to the late 18th century and originates from Italy’s Veneto region, a hub of refined furnitur...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

You May Also Like

17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers was made in Lombardy in the Baroque period at the end of...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Italian walnut chest of drawers with four drawers and original hardware on bracket feet. Beautiful patina.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Canterano
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1600s using walnut. This is an absolutely stunning piece both because of its proportions as well as its character and warm color. Hone...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th Century (possibly older at late 16th century) Italian walnut chest. This rare antique features three drawers, all with original period locks and hardware that speaks to its ri...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1690
Located in Cagliari, IT
Rare 17th century carved walnut chest of drawers, bracket carved feet. Italy , Emilia PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPORT AUTHORIZATION BY THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE TAKES ...
Category

Antique 1690s Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional very large 18th century Italian walnut chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional set of 18th century Italian chest of drawers. Made from walnut with a huge amount of strung details that covers the front, top and sides. The quality is very h...
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut