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Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A mid-18th century Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region in Germany. Solid oak wood. Restored ready for everyday use. Four-drawer oak body with coffered sides, multiple cu...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Red lacquered Italian commode with bucolic and chinoiserie decoration in paint and gilding. This 18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shap...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak construction, the beautiful serpentine drawers with detailed cast ormolu mounts and d...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with four drawers, resting on simple bracket feet. Its warm brown finish is accented wi...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Large Venetian canterano in briarwood, late 17th - early 18th century
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Vicenza, IT
Imposant canterano vénitien de grandes dimensions, réalisé entre la fin du XVIIe et le début du XVIIIe siècle, probablement destiné à un palais ou à une demeure noble.Avec son imposa...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood, Olive, Fir

Baroque Chest of Drawers Walnut veneer with Marquetry Deco. Castle Furniture
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque chest of drawers, castle furniture, 1730-1740. Walnut veneer with marquetry decorations in contrasting woods, in the form of exotic birds and foliage. Black stone top....
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1730s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

19th Century Italian Rustic Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful 19th-century pine chest in a wonderful distressed white finish. The cabinet features three long graduating drawers with faded gilt-coloured line decoration. Each smooth...
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1870s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, This late baroque walnut chest of drawers was made around 1780 and is an original piece. The inlaid decorations and the brown color give...
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1780s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Southern German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial southern German baroque chest of drawers from the 18th century. Solidly crafted in pine. An authentic piece of furniture in an elegant purist design with beautiful soft...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid 18th century Dutch serpentine chest of drawers that is a wonderful example of Dutch craftsmanship with convex and concave drawers. It is m...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Baroque/ Classical Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Precious late Austrian baroque or classical chest of drawers from the late 18th century. This outstanding masterpiece of European baroque furniture was part of the inventory of a pri...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of four drawers with brass pulls. Later professionally applied, the layers of white (wi...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century, Italian Baroque Veneering and Inlays Wood Commode
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Baroque Veneering and Inlays Wood Commode This elegant and refined commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy, in the first half of the 18th century, during the Ba...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 18th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial baroque chest of drawers solidly crafted in oak. Germany/ Belgium, late 18th century. Curved front oak body with coffered sides, three drawers and corresponding moulded...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

German Baroque Dresser, Dresden, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful German Baroque dresser dates back to circa 1750. It was probably made in the region of the city of Dresden. Different walnut veneer grains embellish this original com...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Baroque walnut and fruitwood Chest of Drawers , Circa 1750
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760 Period: Baroque Great Colour and Patina Date: Circa 1760 Material: Fruitwood and Walnut Condition: Original inlays have bee...
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1750s Austrian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood, Walnut

Fine 18th Century Venetian Fruitwood Commodes
Located in Rome, IT
A fine 18th century Venetian fruitwood commodes with three long drawers. Measures: 132 x 88 x 62 cm. Very good vintage condition.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, 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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 18th Century Northern Italian Serpentine Commode Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine late 18th Century Northern Italian commode chest of drawers. Kingwood, rosewood and boxwood lines. With two short and two long drawers, on cabriole legs. Circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Kingwood

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Blue Peacock Color Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elevate your space with this high-end portuguese Baroque-style wood table commode, now reimagined in sleek refinishing in Peacock color by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer ...
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century Rare, Small Dutch Parquetry Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, petite, decorative commode with trompe l'oeil inlay all around, simulating cubes, four drawers, on bun feet.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Fruitwood

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German Baroque chest of drawers, walnut.
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut Renaissance three-drawer chest with raised panels on the drawer fronts and 17th century brass drawer pulls and escutheons. We believe this piece to be a modified prie dieu as ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated panelled drawers with original carved feet and applied carving to side of case. Original bronze handles.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Palisander, Walnut

Baroque, French Louis XV, Provincial Cabinet, Walnut, Patinated Brass, 18th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Baroque, French Provincial Commode, Cabinet or Dresser, Stained Walnut, Patinated Brass, France, 18th C. This Baroque French Louis XV Provincial Cabinet is a beautiful example of 18...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Carved Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in carved Brazilian rosewood, with 2 drawers Wavy body, protruding carved pilasters, decorated with vegetal rolls. Sits on curved feet endin...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest features a serpentine front, curvaceous top...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood. Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser ...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Walnut, Burl Walnut and Bronze Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Walnut, burl Walnut, and bronze commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by unique and most elegant scrolled tapered legs with fine mottled feet. The bombee serpentine shaped front displays beautiful veneered Walnut panels with impressive foliate bronze pulls with the top drawer displaying a fine keyhole escutcheon...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Walnut dresser 800 Venice
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Venetian Walnut Dresser from the 1800s: Timeless Elegance This magnificent walnut dresser is an authentic example of 19th-century Venetian elegance. Perfect for those looking for a ...
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1850s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
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1690s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
Late Baroque chest of drawers made in Stockholm (Sweden) around 1750/60. The chest features a pull-out top and three drawers. The hardware is made of bronze. The chest has very beaut...
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1750s Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable black lacquer refinished commode in walnut and brass hardware, two small upper drawers and two large drawers, skirt and sides cut out in keyway, claw feet finished in a ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Half Dresser Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Half Dresser in Very Light Walnut Wood with Carvings, Cut-out Vegetal Sails, Bombeé Legs, and Gold Hardware, One Large Drawer and Two Smaller Drawers Height: 29.92 inches (76 cm) Le...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A black lacquer refinished walnut baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative marquetry skirt and bombée legs, three drawer and gilded hardware
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly walnut black lacquer refinished commode chest of drawers with a scalloped top and corners, two small drawers and three big drawers, cut-out and finely carved skirts with fl...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative black lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and various intricate carvings. The upper body of the chest showcases carved, cut, and ...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Baroque style three drawer walnut chest with inlaid detail. Italy, late 17th century/early 18th century.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque chest of drawers in walnut, German, circa 1740. Various fine wood veneers on solid fir wood. Profile framed fit curly frame on feet. In the cambered front three drawers, i...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk. A rare, multi-functional piece, the doors opening to reveal a fitted interior with eight drawers and a small middle door, the slanted top with a fall front desk compartment...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely 20th century Baroque style chest of drawers from the period around 1940 in Italy. A fantastic looking, perfect sized chest of drawers providing three drawers. This piece has b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Nutwood, Walnut

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original loc...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish baroque commode with serpentine front. Beautifully and originally veneered in thick, hand-cut walnut and walnut burl, arranged in framed panels. The top features a pro...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Stained Pine Baroque Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive Italian 18th century four drawer walnut and stained pine Baroque commode. The commode is raised by four scalloped shaped carved feet with a scrolling foliate design...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Italian Baroque. Walnut commode. 17th century. Measures: Height 37 ½ in. Width 52 ½ in. Depth 27 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Boston, MA. Le Trianon...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined piece showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring walnut root wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The che...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Burled Walnut Commodino
Located in Los Angeles, 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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Siena Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and fruitwood inlay. The commode features three inset drawers all with beautiful hand-mad...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century portuguese black color varnish refinished chest of drawers showcases exquisite craftsmanship and brass fittings, reflecting the elegance of the period. It features ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 18th Century German Baroque or Louis XV Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Walnut around 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 119 x 70 cm Description: Fantastic baroque chest of drawers with good proport...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baroque Bureau-Desk, Northern Italy, Lombardy, circa 1720
Located in CH
Baroque Bureau Cabinet (Desk) Northern Italy, Lombardy, circa 1720 Walnut burl and fruitwood veneer, inlaid with reserves and fillets; bronze mounts and knobs This elegant Baroque b...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Red Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elevate your space with this high-end portuguese Baroque-style wood table commode, now reimagined in sleek refinished in red color reference color reference by expert artisans. Featu...
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 six doors, the doors paneled with solid oak and central ceramic, ra...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Baroque commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Jim Peed, and Johan Hugo Fürloh. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,231 and tops out at $158,000 while the average work can sell for $6,786.

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