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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Folk Art
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy.
This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections.
The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer commode has a pretty kingwood and maple root veneer with rosewood details on a pine wood frame. The Baroque chest comes with original bronze fittings. Additionally it has a brown-reddish marble top. This is an exquisite piece with a beautiful veneer pattern...
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1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Maple
Burled Walnut Commodino
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful burled walnut veneered and inlaid 2 drawer commodino. Beautiful movement. Patinated bronze locks and sabots. Parcel gilt lines. Inset sienna ma...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century Dutch Baroque Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DUTCH BAROQUE REVIVAL CHEST OF DRAWERS
Circa 19th century
Item # 209PFT16A
A very attractive Dutch chest of drawers in the Baroque taste, it is a product of the 19th century with e...
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ebony, Walnut
Antique Pedestal Cabinet, Mahogany, Carvings, 1840
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mahogany pedestal cabinet with carvings and beautiful structure in the wood from around the 1840s.
Measurements in cm: H:138, W:64, D:38.
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1840s Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 4...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with Provenance.
Spain circa 1680.
The moulded top above a central door of architectural form with a niche and the standing classical figure of Athena flanked by dual pairs of Tuscan pillars, to the door reverse being segmented walnut and inlaid with ebonised geometric banding, opening to reveal five tortoiseshell and ebonised fronted drawers with gilt stars and ring handles, the bottom drawer concealing a further secret drawer to the rear.
The portico being flanked by eight conforming drawers retaining steel locks and gilt escutcheons.
The sides with segmented walnut and inlaid geometric banding and ebonised mouldings together with iron drop carrying handles, on gilt metal clad claw ebonised ball feet.
Provenance - purchased by Mr Stuart Fearnley of Rose Green Farm...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Tortoise Shell, Ebony
18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode in Brown Walnut and Amaranth, Around 1760
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode was made around 1760.
The pine corpus is veneered in Veilchen wood, amaranth and walnut. The bronze fittings are replaced but th...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Pine Bombay Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid pine Bombay chest of drawers made in 90’s in the modernized style of Baroque. It has been coated with organic soap finish.
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16th Century American Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
18th Century Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The baroque chest of drawers dates from the 18th century. The front and the lid of the chest of drawers are veneered with walnut marquetry on spruce. The sides are solid walnut. The ...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Spruce, Walnut
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of ...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The inset sides fully decorated as well. 3 drawers are...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Fine Eighteenth Century Serpentine Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine fruitwood serpentine commode, the shaped top with cross banded veneers and two central lozenge motifs in limewood, above four long graduated drawers, the fronts decorated with panels of lime, olive and walnut and with original steel locks to interior on short cabriole legs.
Malta, Late Eighteenth century.
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Late 18th Century Maltese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Other
18th Century Swedish Rare Country Baroque Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare baroque country bureau from Sweden. The bureau is a genuine Swedish country home furniture from the 1770s. It's made in painted pine and is in unt...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With an overhanging scalloped edge top, three shaped drawers with brass hardware, on scroll shaped feet.
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe front, brass pulls and key plates, resting on carved ball and claw feet, Holland, circ...
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Walnut
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers and is centered by an arched storage door with an ornate carved surround and an old master style religious painting on the door of Christ. The drawers have decorative cartouche designs on the front with an iron pull in the center and finished in gilt. The cantilever style stand has two square leg supports decorated with acanthus vines and gilt finishes flanking four turned supports attached to stretchers. Decorated in the style of a Bargueno or Vargueno desk...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
18th Century Swedish Commode, Alder Root
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish baroque chest of drawers, alder root. This late baroque commode is made around 1740-60. During the 18th and 19th century it...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Baroque Guild Chest, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque guild chest on baluster legs in walnut veneer with strap work inlays and side handles. The cushion-shaped lid slides open to reveal the lock.
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Danish Baroque Block Front Chest of Drawers in Oak, circa 1730
Located in Miami, FL
An 18th century baroque chest of drawers with four block front drawers. Chest is in two sections with a floral carving on the plinth base and on the knees of the Queen Anne style fee...
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Finely worked sideboard in light and dark wood. The sides and the front, where th...
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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large Danish 18th Century Mahogany Dresser Or Chest of Drawers
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful Baroque mahogany chest of drawers with four large drawers and bronze hardware, circa 1740-1750, Copenhagen Denmark.
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
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, featuring an intricately inlaid top,...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Satinwood, Walnut
19th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Light Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Reclaimed Pine Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A reclaimed pine commode constructed with tongue and groove joinery. This beautifully crafted piece has a natural aged pine finish with slight white accents. With four serpentine dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baroque Style Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This pretty Baroque style chest of drawers dates back to circa 1850-1860. It has a beautiful walnut veneer with intarsia in mahogany. The three-dra...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Central Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers and slightly bulged front on low baluster legs. Restored and hand polished condition.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Museum Quality, Milan ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
An absolute masterpiece of mid 18th century Italian craftsmanship is this unbelievable artfully crafted marquetry chest of drawers out of Milan. Made around 1760 with highest attention to details, this one of a kind museum-quality commode is not only a precious item of antique furniture, much more it is a real smart investment. The very time-consuming restoration of this masterpiece took us more than 9 weeks and has been done by our most experienced master of restoration. The ultimate goal was it to restore it the old way to keep the unbelievable charme of this valuable 18th century dresser. With an age of more than 260 years, this remarkable rare chest of drawers comes with an elegant shaped body made of spruce and poplar, elaborately set nutwood/ cherry veneer and incredible marquetry works all over this unique italian commode. Providing two large drawers, this outstanding 18th century dresser is adorned by fantastic looking, inlayed depicitions of women surrounded by extensively designed round frames made of maple, nut and plum wood. The largest depiction on the front even runs over both drawers. The top plate is an absolute highlight, impressing with this amazing worked 3D-effect frame made of fine ebony, maple and plum wood which looks like a spiral. The same design has also been used on the front of this precious chest of drawers. The second frame with a slight green shine has been additionally surrounded by thin maple threads. Other exceptional 3D effect maple inlays in form of chain links can be found on both sides of the front pilasters. This exceptional "chain" effect is reinforced by so-called "Schwarlot" paintings - a technique which confers it this special depth. An incredibly crafted, one of a kind 18th century Italian chest of drawers...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry, Spruce, Nutwood, Maple, Fruitwood, Ebony
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive antique Dutch marquetry chest of drawers which dates to the 19th century. An amazing work of art! Fine, elegant,...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Coffer
Located in London, GB
Late 17th century Dutch Coffer in Oak
A 17th-century Dutch oak coffer with black painted panels, presented in a Baroque style.
Dimension: H 69.5 x ...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Wood
Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, circa 1640, Pristine
Located in Buchanan, MI
An exceptional flemish baroque collectors cabinet on stand, Circa 1640, walnut and palisander marquetry on an ebonized base. Note: Depth is at its deepest point, most of the case is ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Palisander, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Exceptional 18th Century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand.
The stand is in the style of a bridge the front cover depicts the columns and lions of...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wrought Iron
18th Century German Baroque Sauteuse Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A unique signed original Baroque Sauteuse commode from the 18th century. Exceptionally executed, this elegant German mid-sized walnut cabinet presents with absolutely beautiful inlay works, including patchwork marquetry, scrolled inlay and fine inlayed thread work that provide this unique period commode a fine touch of luxury. Finished in Rococo Louis XV taste, the artisans carefully selected highest quality, warm, rich woods, including burled walnut, fruitwood, olive wood, burl maple and various other exotic woods. Having a serpentine shaped top and case fitted with two gorgeous curved drawers, each with parcel-gilt brass pulls and interior paper lining marked Fabrication Allemande. Both the case and drawers have been joined by hand carved dovetail joinery. Resting over a wonderfully shaped and hand carved solid walnut base, accented by simple scroll running ornamentation carvings along the apron, gracefully rising on high cabriole legs, terminating on hoof feet. Signed/Stamped, interior, legible.
It is one of the pieces of our extensive collection richer in inlays, very warm and complex, a feature that made us literally fall in love at first sight of this beautiful antique dresser...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Baroque Sideboard, Switzerland 2nd Half of 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This Baroque cabinet dates back to the second half of the 18th century and comes from Switzerland. The cabinet has two doors, behind them are 9 smaller drawers. The drawers and the o...
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1770s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Petite Folk Art Hand-Painted Commode with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Folk Art cabinet / commode with original paint in attractive black and red palette and extraordinary hand-painted decoration (ca 19th Century, USA). Sourced from a century...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
21st Century Rococo 5-Drawers Chest in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone Interior
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wake up like a member of the royal family and choose your best outfit into this luxury bespoke 5-drawers chest of drawers by Modenese Gastone Interior...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest
Located in Essex, MA
An impressive piece recently purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowe...
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1740s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bone, Walnut
Italian Floral and Fruit Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Floral and fruit decorated sides, front with faux marble top. Colorful.Distressed paint condition
Typical paint issues, chips, nicks ,dings paint loss (esp to lower legs and hoof f...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the right lower end of the right side.
- In wonderful original condition with original...
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1680s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Limed Oak Chest of Drawers with Geometric Moulding
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very decorative chest of drawers.
Solid oak. Recently limed.
Basically a late 17th century chest of drawers with many later modifications*.
*Later moulding to the two plain ...
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Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Secrétaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood chest of drawers with secrétaire
The elegant small chest of drawers with secrétaire was built in th...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Nutwood
21st Century Night Stand in Solid Wood and Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Modenese Gastone Interiors producer is proud to promote this brand new luxury night stand in solid giltwood from its Deluxe catalogue. This figured night stand features a lacquered ivory finish, baroque legs and carvings carefully hand-decorated with gold leaf. Its elegant shape and the baroque touch make it a great candidate to fully furnish your bedroom with paired bed...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th C Style Italian Old Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone Dresser with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “Vernazza” Old Walnut 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration by quote - handmade to order ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Baroque Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Braunschweig C. 1730
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Baroque chest of drawers with architectural characteristics.
Walnut veneer with light marquetry on front, top and sides.
Serpentine front with 3 drawers.
Original fittings.
...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Italian 19th-century style leather panel chest on stand, with nine drawers having monkey head handles, on four brass monkey supports and a leather plinth base. The origina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Leather, Wood
21st Century White Bombed Vanity Unity in Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Scrolled baroque legs elegant and majestic vanity unit with silver-leaf detailed carvings on edges (with friezes) and panels. Wonderfully designed knobs and shape. Modenese Gastone L...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Seven Drawer Vanity Table by Modenese Gastone, White and Pink
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century magnificiently bombed make-up table from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. This true treasure in solid wood presents custom rose-shaped knobs with hand painted flower d...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The vintage secretaire...
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Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal, Bronze
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750.
This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its very pretty walnut veneer. The writing flap opens...
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
21st Century Four Drawer Baroque Bedside Table by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century magnificiently bombed night stand from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. This little treasure in solid wood presents custom rose-shaped ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Baroque Handpainted Night Stand by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality of this hand painted baroque night stand is truly astonishing. The high-end wood veneer, the baroque carvings completely decorated with gold leaf and the curved lines are such a match with baroque bedrooms including beds, cabinets, credenzas and wardrobes.
The painting can...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Five Drawer Hand Painted Dresser by Modenese Gastone, White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century gorgeously bombed make-up table from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. This unique masterpiece in solid wood presents custom rose-shaped knobs with hand painted achantu...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Baroque Handpainted Make Up Table by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality of this hand painted baroque night stand is truly astonishing. Made of solid wood with high-end oak veneers, its baroque carvings completely decorated with gold leaf and the curved lines are such a match with classic style elegant bedrooms including beds, poufs, cabinets, credenzas and wardrobes. (Chair not included but available on request)
The painting can...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Baroque 2-Doors Toilette in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wake up like a member of the royal family and admire yourself while sitting on this sophisticated dressing unit by Modenese Gastone Interiors, Italian Lu...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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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