Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
ROCOCO STYLE
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
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Style: Rococo
Serpentine Commode, 18th century style Italian floral painted and gilt
Located in London, Park Royal
Italian Rococo painted commode, the serpentine-fronted , fitted with three drawers, the front and sides are decorated with floral patterns on a green and gold background . The commo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Petite Italian bombe nightstand, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from walnut a with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawers, long cabriole leg...
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1940s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with dramatic curves, handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This tall commode has been given an exceptional new ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian
Located in London, GB
This Italian 1930s bow-fronted chest of drawers is masterfully crafted with intricate olive wood and walnut marquetry. The piece is designed in the Rococo style, characterised by its...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Olive, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombe Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique hand-painted Italian Rococo bombe shaped three drawer commode, Venice, circa 1820.
This very finely antique Venetian with a golden ...
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1820s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Large Green Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional new professional seafoam green layered pain...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730.
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and unusually veneered in plum...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
19th Century North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Taste
Located in Benington, Herts
A Highly Interesting Mid 19th Century North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Manner
Clearly inspired by French Louis XV forms, this...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Lacquer
Large Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue laye...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival commode circa 1950.
Bombe shaped 3 drawer commode made in mahogany and kingwood, with shaped marble top. Green and grey marble is loose fitting for e...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950.
Good quality French bombe shaped commode in the rococo taste. 3 drawers fitted with ornate handles and key plates. Parquet ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base has decorative scroll design and cabriolet legs. Original ornate brass hardware and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-drawer chest in Italian Rococo style, made of linden and oak wood, handcrafted, polychromed in green with gold leaf edges, and topped with rosso sardo marble, with bronze handles...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base).
It has been given an exceptional new professio...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer bow front Swedish Rococo commode with slide out shelf. Sits atop ball front feet. Original ornate brass hardware and 19th century replacement locks. Tastefully repaint...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Iron
18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A two drawer Scandinavian Rococo style chest. Serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Original brass hardware and iron locks. Older cream colored paint.
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Extraordinary Polychrome Paint Decorated Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most beautiful multi-colored paint decorated bombe commodes we have had in years. The colors are vibrant and have just the amount of wear and signs of age and use ...
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1870s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Rococo Style Two Drawer Bombe Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c. antique Rococo style burlwood two drawer commode featuring a serpentine façade characteristic of Rococo design. Bombe in shape on all three sides, the chest stands on c...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Italian Parquetry Two Drawer Mini Commode with Shell Form Handles
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Italian parquetry two drawer mini commode, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from olive wood with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawer...
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1940s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of vibrant flowers, centered on ochre yellow surroun...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gesso, Wood, Paint
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Lacquer
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Drawers Nightstand, Denmark circa 1780
Located in Round Top, TX
Small-sized chest of drawers or nightstand in seafoam blue paint.
Curved rococo front with 3 drawers on original base raised on four cabriole legs.
The three functioning drawers are...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo commode in It's original colour. ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo painted commode Chest. Painted With Ochre Ground And Floral And Foliate Sprays, Serpentine Top And Conforming Chest Of Three Drawers. Chest sits ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Rococo Style Painted French Blue Commode / Cabinet Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Rococo style heavily carved commode in a French blue with ivory embellishments. The top is a hand painted faux marble. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode by Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Attributed to Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Date: Late 19th Century
Dimension: 39(H) x 62(W) x 24(D) inches
Inspired by Charles Cressent, this darling rosewood commode showcases the increasingly favored theme of hilarious monkey antics. Named "commode aux enfants balançant un singe," the style is beloved by many. One is showcased in the Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor, and another located within the Linsky Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; two reside in the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, and another is part of the collection at the Louvre.
Singerie — from the French for "Monkey Trick" — is a genre of art in which monkeys are depicted apeing human behaviour. Adorned with cast gilt bronze, the commode features a delightful scene on its front and sides where two children playfully swing a monkey on a rope amidst a lavish display of cast acanthus leaves. The central monkey ornament...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and three drawers. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved apron and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the first quarter of the 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest Early 18th Century Transitional
Located in London, by appointment only
An 18th century Flemish marquetry vitrine on chest, the shaped crest centred by a finial above two glazed doors opening to a shelved cupboard, the vitrine sits on a serpentine chest ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Blue Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional new profession...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large bun feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue/gree...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
French Régence 18th Century Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful piece of furniture, this fine 18th century French Régence commode or chest of drawers has a feel of the massive about it. With the beautiful patina and deep colour expect...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Wood
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Gentlemen's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this elegant commode with intricat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Large Gray Painted Commode, Italy circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the gentle curves that capture one's attention in this lovely large pine chest of two drawers from Italy.
The newer, professionally applied light dove gray painted and distress...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front.
Three drawers open to storage.
Repainted in soft blue.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode.
By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli.
Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Rococo chest of drawers you describe from the 1860s exudes the opulence and elegance characteristic of the Rococo style. Crafted from walnut wood, known for its warmth and depth,...
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1860s Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th century replacements. Slide-out shelf over five drawers. Original iron handles on each s...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Rococo commode made in Stockholm.
The top three drawers are original but optional and could be removed, below are three carved drawers.
With original hardware in arge...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
This chest has been restored, case is sturdy an...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Rococo manner painted white commode. The shapely chest comprises two-drawers with fanciful bronze handles supported on cabriole legs. An exuberant and elegant shape whi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Dutch Rococo Style Satinwood Marquetry Burl Mahogany Commode/Dresser
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a Dutch Rococo style commode, featuring intricate satinwood marquetry on a burl mahogany background. The commode has a serpentine front, ornate with floral and foliage inlays...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Burl
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl walnut marquetry. The beautiful exaggerated curves and the elongated shape of the ches...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Olive, Walnut
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
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1730s French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring a bow front and cabriolet legs. Tastefully repainted in soft white-grey.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960.
Rococo revival chest of small proportions.
Petit scandinavian commode circa 1960. Made in beautiful mulberry...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th C. French Rococo Commode w/Elegant Serpentine Shape & Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo period painted commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a faux-marbled and serpentine-fronted top, with case below continuing the design down...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Italian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
A good clean chest with a serpentine top with banded edge over three conforming drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Nice brown patina. Cabriole legs.
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rococo commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo 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, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Italy 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 Irwin Furniture, Lam Lee Group, Mathias Ortmann, and Modenese Gastone. 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 $808 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $5,861.