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
21st Century Radica Night Stand Withcurved Legs by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Breathtaking baroque night stand with radica panels by Modenese Gastone Interiors. The natural wood structure and the carved details contribute to the harmonious movement of the over...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt bronze applications. On lentil legs. This piece of furniture has been restored. It is ...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Iron
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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Style Baroque Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style
Various precious wood veneer on solid spruce.
(D-Sam-48).
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20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Spruce
Early 20th Large Stepback Cupboard with Four Drawers and Doors
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Genovese Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unusual, hand carved, veneered, inlaid and ebonized, four drawer, serpentine front commode with clipped corners bolstered by turned pilasters capped with Corinthian capitals. The whole in Burl veneer with foliate style, pear wood inlay. Original, gilt bronze drawer pulls on 3 lower drawers, replacement antique knobs...
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1780s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
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
Materials
Stone
Commode, 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Walnut, Small, Original Brassware
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This Classic 18th century model is a rare, small size with a rich color and lustrous patina. From a private collection, Semenzato, Venezia.
Single plank top with solid moulded edge. The frieze with a band of gadrooned carving at the top. Below three drawers mouled with fine figuring original brass handles, escutcheon and locks only the top lock working. The pine drawers are lined with a block printed...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers Barocchetto Maple Poplar Bronze Emilia, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Large chest of drawers with barocchetto shelf from Emilia, with the typical curved and rounded on silhouette on the front and on the sides, which can be opened. Supported by curved f...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 18th Century Bavarian Walnut and Exotic Wood Inlay Commodes
Located in Middleburg, VA
This extraordinary pair of early 18th century Bavarian commodes have exaggerated serpentine and Bombay shaped fronts with three drawers. Made of ...
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Early 18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Commode, Switzerland 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque commode, Switzerland 18th century. This unique Baroque commode dates back to circa 1750-1760 and comes from Switzerland. The three-drawer co...
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1750s Swiss Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 17th century oak coffer / Trunk
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Mid-19th Century Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
20th Century, Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style. Solid, finely carved beechwood. Ebonized and gilded.
(D-Aas-2).
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20th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
20th Century Style Baroque Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style
Various precious wood veneer on solid spruce.
(D-Sam-48).
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20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Spruce
Highly Interesting Inlaid Baroque Commode, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly interesting inlaid Baroque commode, circa 1740
Various fine wood veneers on solid fir wood. Profile framed, reasonably curved frame on pressed ball feet. Just 3 Schübiger, ...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Baroque style commode, circa 1750.
Various precious wood veneers on solid fir wood. Profile framed passively curved frame on pressed ball feet. In the front two drawers, in...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Fir
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire
This chest of drawers with secretaire represents the elegant pr...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Austrian Baroque Chest, 1820
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An original chest made in 1838 in the late Baroque period.
Made in Bohemia on the territory of the former Austria-Hungary.
All in very good condition, after renovation.
On the che...
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1830s Austrian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Baroque Oakwood Bureau with Iron Handles, Late 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A Danish Baroque oakwood bureau with iron handles, late 18th century.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Southgerman Chest of Drawers 18th Century Two Drawers Sans Traverse
Located in Epfach, DE
Beautiful and elegant baroque chest of drawers,
sans traverse, walnut with two drawers, front and sides are curved,
wonderful veneer picture und marqueterie on all sides.
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1760s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Frisian Baroque Oakwood Bureau, Mid-18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
The Frisian bureau is in excellent condition with bracket feet and curved front on either side. It still retains the original brass hardware drawer pulls...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Italian Lacquered Commodes 19' century
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of small Italian pale green lacquered, parcel-gilt and pastiglia decorated commodes.
Decorated reserves with flowers and birds,
one with two drawers, the other with one door...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique White Painted Danish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The strong visual appeal of this handsome Danish chest of drawers is due to the lightly worn white paint and the clean, curved lines. Where the paint has been gently scraped, the ric...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Handsome Baroque Four-Drawer Walnut Chest with Original Shaped Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome Baroque four-drawer walnut chest with original shaped marble top, Northern European, first half of the 18th century.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers in walnut wood with carved decoration. Spain, 17th century.
Cabinet of three very deep drawers with the lower one more, on rectangular legs and with top board strai...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, silver-plated on softwood. Straight body on a fitting curved frame, over sculptural carved claw feet. In the convex and concave curved front four drawers of different siz...
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20th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Very Unusual Baroque Kistbord
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual baroque kistbord. A kistbord is a chest (kista) that has been made in such a way so that it can be used as a table (bord). These are very unusual objects and not many we...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Fruitwood and Giltwood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period ebonized fruitwood and giltwood chest, from Florence. The four drawer chest is raised by bun feet below a mottled border. At the c...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Inlaid Walnut Two-Drawer Side Commode with Concave Block Front, Italian
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Inlaid walnut two-drawer side commode with concave block front, Italian, circa 1900, with shaped, molded top and half moon carved dentil molding below, with highly desirable concave ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swiss “Windellade” Cabinet, 1770-1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Windellade cabinet, Zurich region 1770-1780 walnut veneer. In very good condition. The cabinet will be shipped from Europe. Shipping costs to Bosto...
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1770s Swiss Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Walnut Burl Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque chest of drawers. Richly carved serpentine front and curvaceous top. Oak beautifully veneered with walnut. Brass moldings between each drawer, Denmark, circa 1730-1740.
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century Childs Dutch Kettle Base Paw Foot Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 18th century child’s Dutch kettle base paw foot bookcase with arched crest and glazed double doors and original pulls, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional Baroque commode, Würzburg (South Germany) 1750, curved front with beautiful walnut veneer with plum wood intarsia. Original bronze fittings. The drawers have a central lo...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Commode, Taquillón, Walnut, Wrought Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Locker Walnut wood, wrought iron. Spain, 17th century.
Rectangular low furniture made of oak with elements in wrought iron that rises slightly on four legs, has a slightly protruding straight top board and fronts decorated with carvings, and has two doors under two drawers, all with key lock (shields of lock decorated with simple lines only on the doors). When opening the doors, there is access to a space divided in two by a shelf decorated with a series of cut lines on its lower edge). In the upper part, under the board, there are carved brackets with simple scrolls, tongues and architectural elements; on the sides of the front some grooves remember architectural motifs. The exterior of doors and drawers and the sides of the furniture have a decoration based on frames of different sizes and shapes (crosses, squares, rectangular), following a tradition deeply rooted in Spanish furniture and that allows you to compare the ticket office...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wrought Iron
Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads
Located in New York, NY
Chest on Stand Rustic Wood Brass Nail Heads. A decorative chest on a stand decorated with brass nail heads.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commode, Early 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Baroque, Walnut, Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. It has a rich colour and lustrous patina and has come from a private collection, Semenzato Ve...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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, scalloped front and side skirts and elega...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Black Lacquer Side Table with Svarowski Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice side table
with two drawers,
on the sides and front ornamented with svarowski stones, crystals.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Early 18th Century Marquetry Desk-Commode of Italian Origin, having three drawers, the top one having a fall-front featuring a desk compartment fitted...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Baroque Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style walnut chest of drawers, early 19th century. This chest has great original color / patina. The top lifts up, the bottom two drawers work.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Steel
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite 18th century Baroque secretaire, Bern (Switzerland) 1750, attributed to Mathaeus Funk (cabinetmaker 1697-1783). Rectangular body with two ...
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1750s Swiss Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition. The rectangular hinged top with three iron straps, enclosing a plain interior with one hinged smal...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th Century Baroque Commode, Germany 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque commode, Germany 1750-1760, walnut veneer with boxwood marquetry. Three drawer body with rectangular outline o...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood
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
Materials
Walnut
1890s Venetian Baroque Cabinet Chest of drawers console Handcarved Walnut Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important precious 19th century Venetian Baroque low dresser console, hand-carved walnut, and burl walnut inlaid
All solid wood including bottom of the drawers and back
Measure in ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers / Commode from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Baroque chest of drawers made of pinewood body and covered with walnut veneer. Fittings and locks are also original from the time.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Commode, Germany, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century Baroque commode, probably Mainz (Germany), 1750. Body on flattened ball feet, serpentine front with three drawers, each of th...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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