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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rustic Herringbone Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A two-drawer rustic inlaid chest of drawers crafted with oak veneers in light mink finish and accented with hammered metal hardware. It has a pull-out dressing slide shelf at the top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rustic Painted Swedish Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine and finished in a lightly distressed soft gray paint. With a molded edge top having canted corners, fluted styles above square tapered and fluted legs.
Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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Wood
Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
18th-century neo classically inspired sage-painted chest of drawers. With a molded edge rectangular top, paneled side, antiqued hardware and square tapered legs. This perfectly scale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
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Wood
The Equestrian Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant and grandly scaled iteration in a husk finish is crafted in oak crown veneer with all the hallmarks of furniture craft and quality construction. Bold, masculine, and fit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of 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
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Wood
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
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Brass
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of German Neo-Classical Hand Painted Bed Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of German Neo-Classical hand painted blue and white bedside tables. These are very unique and have a great patina!
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21st Century and Contemporary German 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
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Wood
Painted Italian Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Linen color painted and textured, this bedside chest boasts beautiful gray painted geometric designs on the drawers and side panels that add a touch of timeless elegance.
With worki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Painted bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Linen color painted and textured with geometric gray painted designs. With...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of European Walnut Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
beech and walnut with a molded edge rectangular top, three long paneled drawers with lozenge detailing and antique pewter handles, with carved fluted details and raised on square tap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern Italian Neo Classic Painted Commode with a grey painted finish and ivory accents, this hand-painted two drawer commode has a simple modern look and roots in Northern Italy in the 19th century.
Two long drawers with antique key...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Transitional Painted Commode is fitted with three long drawers and has an antiqued painted finish. With brass molded trim, the design featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Light Oak Parquetry Dressers
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
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Crystal
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large 48" wide Swedish painted commode, this neoclassic painted commode in an antiqued grey finish with three long lockable drawers, canted cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mirrored Neoclassical Style Highboy Dresser with Silver Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Chic mirrored 8-drawer highboy dresser with painted silver trim and crystal ball knobs. All drawers are 17.5" wide and 9" deep in height. The interior is finished in maple. Designed ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chrome
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rue De Beaune Chest-of-drawers by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Géranium lacquered beech chest-of-drawers with two drawers with polished brass frame handle.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, French cabinetm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Beech
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dark Oak Parquetry Dressers
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish White Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish white painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with fluted stiles, and brass ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes with an antiqued and distressed rub through black painted finish. With canted corners, dental molding, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish White Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish white painted commode, 48" wide, this neo-classic painted commode with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with fluted stiles, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode in an antiqued grey finish with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with flut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
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Wood
HICKORY WHITE Neoclassical Style Marble Top Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style bachelor chest by Hickory White. Solid hardwood with their Cotsworth finish, brass hardware, marble top and carved decorative Corinthian columns to the front cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style dark oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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
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Wood
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Solid Cherry, Stained and Light-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcrafted modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire sty...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2-Drawer Coffee Table in Cherry, a French Directoire Style Re-Interpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawer belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Northern European Style Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European style distress painted dresser with a molded edge rectangular top, three long paneled drawers with lozenge detailing and antique pewter handles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular crossbanded top above two short frieze drawers and two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A NeoClassic inspired six-drawer chest of drawers. With three frieze drawers atop three more long graduated drawers, with bold brass handles. Flanked by spiral turned columns and set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
21st Century Veneer Inlay Classical Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wide and imposing wardrobe in walnut finish by the Italian producer Modenese Gastone Interiors. Its bold solid wood structure is steady and t...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Directoire Style 3 Drawer Console Table in French Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This Console table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Custom Neoclassic Hand Painted Commode in the Fornasetti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Graphic black and white custom ebonized commode featuring neoclassic hand painted decoration.
Lead Time 8 to 10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Directoire 4 Drawer Chest in solid Cherry, white and grey lacquers, wood stain
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
21st Century Radica Wood 4-Drawers Commode by Modenese Gastone, Baroque Inspired
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Modenese Luxury Interiors is proud to promote his production and design services by showing you this wondeful baroque chest of drawers for bedrooms and night areas. Admire its top-qu...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Neoclassical commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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