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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
Period: 19th Century
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest of drawers standing on spherical legs and in a beautiful form with a wavy front. Pin...
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1880s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

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 four 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

Antique Chest of Drawer, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique commode / chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the late 19th century. This chest features gentle curves and carving skills, made in solid pine with bra...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant two-tier chest of drawers with bronze fittings, curved front and square tapered feet. The chest of drawers has been repainted and given an antique patina. The decorations are...
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19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

20th Century Catalan Spanish Baroque Oak Credenza or Buffet with Iron Details
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved and paneled heavy doors with solid oak, raised on a plinth base. Very h...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Baroque Style Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable commode in delux wood, brass and bronze hardware with gilded bronze, two small upper drawers and two large drawers, skirt and sides cut out in keyway, claw feet finished...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Portuguese Baroque Styled Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Portuguese Baroque styled high-end wood single drawer table commode with cut-out top following the lines of the waist and framed by a recess, curv...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and turned feet. This 19th-century Swedish Baroque st...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 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

Chest of drawers in Stained oak with Brass from the 19th century
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in stained oak with brass fittings decorated with wood carvings from the period around the 19th century. Has a total of 4 drawers and key included. Dimensions in cm:...
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19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of Drawers 18th Century England
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the 19th century in England. Dark brown with brass hardware. A total of 4 drawers. Leather inlay on the top.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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 Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two drawers with inlay ceramic panels raised on a plinth base with legs Very he...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode with a serpentine shaped front. Fitted with 5 drawers in a 2 over 3 format, each dr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved doors paneled with s...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th 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 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Bombe Three Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian walnut patchwork veneered chest in excellent antique condition. Entire commode with highly figural patchwork walnut , having original locks,...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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

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Brass

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

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Walnut

19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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

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Iron

19th Century Baroque Commode Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Old original English Baroque commode. Solid walnut veneer. Three drawers. Chest of drawers standing on four long paw feet. Slightly overlapping, profiled cover plate. Bronze fittings...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Walnut, Burl

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

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Pine

Fine, 19th c., RomanInlaid Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Superb, c. 1850, serpentine, four-drawer, parquetry commode inlaid with walnut, olive, fruit, and pear woods. The whole sits atop a scrolling apron and petite, cabriole legs termina...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive

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

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Wood

Large Baroque Chest of Four Drawers With Lion's Feet, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The gray painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of four drawers with dramatic carved lion's paw feet in front. Later professionally appl...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely baroque pine chest of drawers has the clean yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style with simple panel molding along the drawers, a carved element along th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Dutch Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small chest of drawers hand-built in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using mahogany. This little guys packs a lot of character and details in one small package! The chest features...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century, possibly 18th century Italian carved chest with four drawers. The drawers are detailed with intricate hand carved face shaped pull...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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