Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
19th Century Serpentine Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century European. Austrian? 3-drawer serpentine chest of drawers. Newly French polished.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive g...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare late 18th century small Dutch Parquetry Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, petite, decorative commode with trompe l'oeil inlay simulating cubes, featuring four drawers, on bun feet.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Walnut
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Italian Inlaid Cherry Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using cherry and decorated with walnut inlay. The commode features two overlay drawers with ogee edges, both with beautiful, ha...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
English Adam Maple Wall Console
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-style (19th Century) maple wall mounted bracket commode/console with walnut inlaid vine & trim with a single drawer and inset black glass top & carved finial base.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Walnut, Glass
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a high polish to highlight the movement and unusual details. The rectangular top and dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian Neo-Classical 18th-century walnut chest. The rectangular-shaped chest is raised by four straight tapered legs leading to the scalloped apron. Above is a door openi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Traditional Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional long dresser with an Ogee edge top, beveled decorative trim corners, hand-cast brass knobs, raised on bracket feet with a hand-rubbed warm ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Pair Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest ofDrawers
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawer
This pair of elegant drawers was made in the Piedmontese area (north of Italy) in the neoclassica...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Green Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of paint decorated Hollywood Regency marble-top bronze mounted commodes. The green painted case with fine bronze mounts having three graduating drawers. The two bronze framed lo...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Petite Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Marble Top and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut commode from the 18th century, with grey marble top and marquetry. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this petite Neoclassical walnut com...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Neo Classic Incurved Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this commode showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist.
The warm tones and rich grain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly overhangs the case bel...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode with marble top and brass trim, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a re...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Neoclassic French Flute-Carved Commode, Bleached w/Grey Top and Accent Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved and painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly overhangs the neoclassical...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical Dresser, Northern Germany 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical dresser, Northern Germany, 1800.
This elegant dresser has an exquisite mahogany veneer. It stands on four slender legs and has two spacious drawers. The top is additiona...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite 18th Century Neoclassical Chest of Drawers from Germany – Circa 1780
Discover the timeless elegance of this remarkable Neoclassical chest of drawers, originating from Germa...
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1780s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface. The brick red...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
Diminutive Antique Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three drawer mahogany and mahogany veneer server with a high scrolled back splash above two short and one long drawer sitting on turned legs, retaining
original fire gilt brass pull...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Pine
French Neoclassic Marble Top Chest with Front Paw Feet, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with four drawers and marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over the case which hou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers on square-pointed feet, veneer and marquetry in cherry and walnut. The body is decorated with openwork volutes with rosette decoration on the beve...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a chipped blue finish infusing a touch of vintage character. The painted drawer fronts on crackled canvas are a true testament to craftsmanship and creativity. Each drawer front...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted White Neo Classic Incurved Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish, this commode showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune End Tables or Nightstand Commodes
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of Russian neoclassical pedestal style demilune end tables or nightstand / commodes. Each of these custom quality demilunes a...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Two round neoclassical small furniture, drum cabinets mahogany veneered on softwood. Both of them marble topped. Inside on...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Period Neoclassical Commode w/Beautiful Wood Grain & Neoclassic Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic carved-wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a top with rounded/cove-edges at four corners, atop a neoclassical case with rounded and flute-carved side posts, three full sized drawers, and raised on conical legs which taper to their peg feet. The recessed panel and dovetailed drawers, are each fitted with Neoclassical hardware with wreath & bow motif, including the pair of handles flanking the escutcheon at center. This piece is has rich and beautiful wood grain...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Neo Classic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
French neo classic dresser in a mahogany finish with gilded highlights. With a shaped chamfered edge top with a relief decorated three drawer freize, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, German circa 1800/1810
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers and brass profiles. The pilaster strips are fluted and also accentuated in brass. The chest of drawers stands on square pointed feet wi...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany around 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This neoclassical chest of drawers offers you a lot of storage space. The elegant chest of drawers dates back to around 1800 and comes from Northern Germany. It has a beautiful mahog...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
French Early 19th C, 3-Drawer Chest with Beautifully Carved Swags & Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood chest of three drawers from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top with rounded front corners which rests abo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Italian Neoclassic Style Walnut and Tulipwood Bedside Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) small walnut bedside commode with tulipwood and marquetry inlaid design on top, sides, and back, and two front-facing doors.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Tulipwood, Walnut
19th C. French Neoclassic Commode w/Black Stone Top and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with stone top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped stone top, with softly rounded co...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone
Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neoclassic styler mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top above one long drawer, two short drawers and four graduated long drawers, on splayed legs.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, i...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed off-white painted finish with foliate gilt details on cabriole leg with a faux marble...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany. The five drawer chest has a beautiful walnut veneer grain and stands on lions claw feet. It is decorated with its original brass fittings. The drawers are framed with brass ribbons, the upper most drawers are decorated with an exquisite brass acanthus decor. The brass escutcheons consist of two interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers...
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1790s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers having a black with gold border, diamond shape incised escutcheon.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest with Decorative Penwork
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Early 19th Century) walnut chest with 3 drawers and decorated with ebonized penwork of wreaths, heads and other various motifs.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawer / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with cross-banded walnut veneer. The commode features three inset drawers with...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
19th Century Painted Louis Philippe Style Commode
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe manner, from about 1830, with its original marble top. The custom painted finish, with its scumbled Swedishy effect, makes for a nice c...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century
Located in CH
Dutch Burl Mahogany Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century
The mahogany commode has a serpentine design that includes a drawer and cabinet below. When you lift open the top, the commode transforms into a bespoke sideboard...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
The chest features four rows on overlay drawers with ogee edges: the top row with two smaller drawers. All the drawers work well and can be used on a daily basis. The chest has beaut...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Poplar
18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century Italian painted neo-classical style commode. Rusty red color with a painted grey top. A handsome piece!
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts
Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825.
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, and poplar)
Measures: 45 5/8 in. high, 27 5/8 in. wide, 14 5/8 in. deep
Inscribed (on six drawer locks): SECURE; (on seventh lock): CHUBB’S / PATENT / 57 St PAULS CHY / LONDON / CHUBB & SON / MAKERS TO / HER MAJESTY / 632284; (on one hinge): [BUR?] NE PATENT; (on master lock): 2 LEVER.
Although some Boston furniture of the Neo-Classical period is elaborately decorated with ormolu mounts, brass moldings, and carved and gilded elements, other pieces are more simple and are said to reflect the “conservative” taste of many of Boston’s great families. The simplicity evident in these pieces is not an indication of a less-expensive line of furniture or a less-sophisticated patronage, but, like the so-called “Grecian Plain Style” of Duncan Phyfe’s furniture...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...
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1780s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
A Fine Russian Neoclassical Commode or Nightstand or Bathroom Vanity
Located in Manhasset, NY
One of a kind Russian neoclassical three-drawer commode or bedside stand. Finely cast bronze mounts. Having marble tops supported by three drawers of framed mahogany with center bur...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Neoclassic Style Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
This lovely painted Neoclassic style chest comprised of three long drawers and finishing on chunky splayed legs is adorned with a harmonious Greek key design in a very warm toned and...
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1890s German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Mahogany Large Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusually large three-drawer commode or chest of drawers is of Dutch origins and was made between 1780 and 1800. The simple yet dynamic form is enlivened with large moldings and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of five drawers in mahogany wood, 19th century.
Two legs with discs and a curved back base support the chest of drawers, with a slightly curved front and whose five drawers (t...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Marquetry Inlaid Commode in Neoclassical Style, Mahagony and Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany and maple on softwood. Three-sided and on the cover plate, inlaid decor of vases. Decorative fittings with vase crown in Ajourwork with bent handles.
Beautiful patina and...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Maple, Softwood
Period German Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Period German painted neoclassical commode mid -8th century
Wonderful painted surface. Gilding. Three drawers with original hardware.
Cabriole legs and carved gilded spade feet
Ex collection: Sabatino Abate...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Exceptional 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry and Marquetry Commode
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior example of 18th century Italian cabinetry, demonstrating fine proportions and materials.
The original hand shaped sienna marble-top set within a gilded gesso molding, ov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Siena Marble
19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner
Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Satinwood
Antique Neo-Classical Style Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely painted antique Neo-classical style commode with 2 drawers. Very nice decorative design. So pretty!! Note: The patina is recent.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Cherry Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Small feather cherry wood chest of drawers, late 18th century. Repurposed for dedicated use, bathroom cabinet, bedroom cabinet or other use.
Pac...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
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