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
Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous 18h century Italian wormwood chest commode with three drawers, three hand carved figures down each side, and hand made brass handles. Beautiful old world craftsmanship.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of furniture showcases the timeless beauty of the era. Crafted with precision, the chest fea...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long inlaid drawers, raised on bracket feet.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Olive, Walnut
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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original orange distress painted finish, shapely bombe form, quality dovetailed construction to r...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Baroque Style Dresser, France 19th century, Antique
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque Style dresser, France 19th century
This small antique Baroque Style Dresser comes from France and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The dresser stands out fo...
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1860s French Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Walnut
18th century Swedish baroque elm curved front chest of drawers/commode
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid C18th swedish curved front commode in baroque style in a lovely warm mid brown elm.
Its three useful deep curved front drawers are framed by decorative gadrooned pilas...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
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
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
Walnut dresser 800 Venice
By A. Manzoni
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
$5,096 / item
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
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
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Wood, Fir
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
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
18th Century Southern German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Palatinate, 2nd Half of the 18th Century
This elegant chest of drawers is a fine example of Baroque craftsmanship from the Palatinate region, dating to the ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Walnut
Chest of Drawers Swedish Late Baroque Period with Brass Hardware Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1720-1740 by Swedish cabinet maker Johan Hugo Furloh in Sweden. Beautiful inlays from walnut an...
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17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
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
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
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Marble
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
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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
20th Century, Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely Baroque commode in 18th century style. Solid, finely carved beechwood. Ebonized and gilded.
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20th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
$3,754 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Provençal walnut chest of drawers 900 Louis XV style
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Provencal Dresser Elegance from Intramable Charm
This pair of solid walnut chests of drawers, made in the Louis XV style and dated to the early 1900s, is a fine expression of high p...
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20th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite chest showcases the iconic curvaceous bombe silhouette, typical of Italian craftsmanship during the period. Crafted from rich burlwood, the surface displays mesmerizin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
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
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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
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
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
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 luxury night stand in solid giltwood from its Imperial 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
21st Century Vanity Unit with Solid Wood Andwalnut Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Made of solid wood with crafted details and a walnut lacquered finishing, this Modenese Luxury Interiors (Made in Italy) vanity unit adds an elegant and timeless feel to your room. P...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
$9,500
Large Italian Baroque 17th century Painted Cabinet Fitted with Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
Oversized cabinet, overall painted in white and blue with gilt accents and a faux marbleized top. Large top drawer above double doors opening to an in...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Price Upon Request
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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