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
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode in an antiqued white London mist finish with three long lockable drawers, canted corn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,916 / item
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Kingwood Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Parquetry and Penwork Marquetry Demilune Commode, 20th century, the parquetry inlaid top above a frieze drawer and cupboard below on flute...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Custom Pair of Neoclassical-Style 3-Drawer X-Front Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order pair of Neoclassical-style nightstands with mirror veneer and "X" design detail on front. Each nightstand has three drawers with decorative glass knob pulls, pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble Topped Comm
Located in Benington, Herts
An outstanding gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and sycamore parquetry breakfronted breche violet marble topped commode, in French Transitional style dating to the late 19th-e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Mahogany
$4,080 Sale Price
20% Off
French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,394 / item
North European Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine in an antique white hand-rubbed and distressed painted finish. The three long drawers with neo-classic motifs and canted corners with fluted styles., all rai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,227 / item
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commode. This wonderful commode is raised on elegant elongated topie shaped feet wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
$7,245 / item
Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial Russian neoclassical style demilune console cabinet. A spectacular monumental cabinet in the demilune shape and Russian neoclassical ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front drawers and side panels, original ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and decorative pulls, te...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Modern 3-Drawer Beveled Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom neoclassical modern 3-drawer beveled mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Custom Mirrored Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Chest
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom mirrored three drawer chest with faceted crystal drawer pulls. Designed by Venfield, NYC. Custom dimensions and hardware available. Please inquire with Venfield...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Crystal
$7,400 / item
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Neo classicist mahogany chest of drawers with 3 drawers.
The top drawer with triangle, ebonized mahogany surrounded by profiled gilt bronze molding.
Two lower drawers with an arched ebonized mahogany surrounded by profiled gilt bronze molding.
Decorative and architectural chest of drawers...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with string banded inlay over three drawers, flanked by a framed case with carved corners and central carving on apron, raised on circular tapered fluted legs headed ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Glass
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
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
Fine Neoclassical Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical chest with three drawers.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Rosewood, Ormolu & Brass Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very detailed pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass commodes from Tuscany. Each three drawer commode is raised by handsome block su...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Satinwood and Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century Swedish satinwood and fruitwood commode. Neoclassical period with original fossilized marble top. Original locks etc. Rare urn front motif with equally rare bowed ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
European Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A flame mahogany, Movingue and rosewood banded chest of drawers, the rectangular top with canted corners, the two short drawers with lapette carved recessed molding, with a paper twi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$8,220 / item
Splendid Handpainted Floral Oval Small Commode 4 Drawers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique splendid handpainted floral oval small chest of 4 drawers.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$550 Sale Price
65% Off
Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian hand painted and gilt figural pagoda two-drawer commode with scalloped edge top, gilt carved shell form handles, and resting on a scalloped edge floral skirt with the origin...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$6,920 / item
Dark Oak Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry chest of drawers in Dusk finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,785 / item
Light Oak Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry chest of drawers in dawn finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,785 / item
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the front (two narrower and three long), decorated with sim...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer, around a central landscape scene in marquetry. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Painted White Neo Classic Incurved Commode
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,785 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Poplar
Marble Top Bronze-Mounted Maison Jansen Style Marble Column Front Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
This Neoclassical style marble top bronze-mounted Maison Jansen fashioned marble column front commode. This rare and hard to find fine commode or night ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Modern 5-Drawer Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 5-drawer mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finish and hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$14,500 / item
Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Three Drawer Commode inlaid and crossbanded, with walnut, mahogany and kingwood. A Classic Louis XVI style with three locking drawers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,070 / item
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo cassic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapered oak ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,285 / item
Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes.
Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters, patinated bronze pulls,
escutcheons and details.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$38,000 / set
Antique Italian Mahogany & Burl Wood Commode with Verona Rosso Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is on casters with ALL original hardware. Top three drawers are felt lined with compartments - total of five drawers. Pink marble top is also original and beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,610 / item
Pair of Custom Mirrored Silver Trim Commodes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom silver trim commodes. Size can be customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
$19,800 / set
European Neo Classic Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
A flame mahogany, Movingue and rosewood banded nightstand, the rectangular top with canted corners and a three quarter brass gallery, three drawers with fine brass handles and on pan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,925 / item
Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved wood raised commode from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging top with rounded front corners, w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$11,240 Sale Price / set
22% Off
19th Century French Henri II Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II marble top walnut commode represents the impeccable melding of neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, with hand-carved embe...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Ormolu, and Brass Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. walnut, ormolu, and brass chests. Each four drawer chest is raised by handsome block supports with ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Charme Chest of Drawers
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Structure in érable wood with details and handles enriched in mother of pearl. Marble top.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$11,095 / item
European Design, Russian Neoclassical Style, Cabinets, Mahogany, Bronze, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical inspired double door cabinets. Each having a wonderfully polished burl mahogany finish with heavy bronze mounts reminiscent of the Russian Neoclassical E...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical Walnut, Giltwood and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commodes/end tables. This wonderful pair of chests are raised on elegant...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Early 19th Century
The rectangular faux marble top with outset square corners, above a conforming case fitted with three long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted stiles headed by roundels and ending in tapering square feet.
Height 31 1/4 in. Width 41 in. Depth 20 1/2 in.
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York
Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine quality 18th century Serpentine commode in mahogany and satinwood inlay.
This commode stands well and is beautifully proportione...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Neoclassic, 6671
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner
Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany, Maplewood, Olivewood ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu chests. The his and hers pai...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in London, GB
This fine, imposing French commode is based on a design by celebrated 18th century cabinetmaker Jean-Francois Leleu (French, 1721-1763). The commode is of mahogany, in rectangular sh...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia wooden Chest of Drawers Neoclassic, 6121
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,886 / item
Neo Classic Inspired Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The chest of drawers is constructed with mahoga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,936 / item
Late 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An Italian walnut commode, late 18th century, large proportions, with three drawers, each drawer with escutcheons and handles in brass, on later tapering feet.
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,504 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Radica Toilette by Modenese Gastone, Silver Leaf Decorations
Located in PADOVA, Italy
21st century bespoke classic make-up table by Modenese Gastone Interiors, Italian furniture producer. The unique elegance of this eight-drawer vanity unit is remarcable when we look ...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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