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
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe commodes featuring a display of burr walnut boxwood and kingwood.
These commodes have green and white veined marbles and are finished with their ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$14,271 / set
18th Century Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of four drawers features a newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted finish which is gently distressed, revealing the natural wood below wh...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the elegance of the 18th century with this extraordinary Italian hand-painted bombe commode, a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistry from the third quarter of the ...
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1770s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique 18th Century Danish Chest on Chest with serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Upper chest has two large drawers and lower chest has one. Older brass hardware and iron...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant 18th C. Italian Late Rococo Style Chest W/Beautiful Book-Match Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian late Rococo style chest of drawers with serpentine form and book-match veneers, circa 1780. This 18th century chest from Italy features a shapely serpentine top and body, ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Rococo Period 19th Century Bombay Marquetry Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish rococo period bombay commode with detailed mahogany and walnut marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this ele...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front and beautifully carved skirt resting on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional newer professional...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Period Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode.
The top section with three drawers and below are three further drawers.
This piece has been re-painted.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Italian walnut rococo chest of two drawers resting on raised cabriolet legs.
Simple carving outlines the large brass pulls and key escutcheons on each drawer in addition to the...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th c. Dutch Original Painted Bombay Commode / Chest of Drawers
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
Paint, Wood
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze hardware all over a scalloped apron. adorned overall with floral and foliate inlaid ol...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$13,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all, serving as background for a central figure depicting musical instruments, supported by ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
French 18th Century Rococo Painted Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual painted bombe commode with two drawers.
Exuberant form with faux marbleized top, carved decoration and very unusual floral carved drawer pulls. Paint probably of later date.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Large Venetian Rococo Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair of commodes in remarkably good condition. With serpentine rectangular top with book matched veneer over two conforming drawers with cast brass rocaille handles, raised on...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$48,000 / set
Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th century Louis XV Italian Roman inlaid rosewood prie-dieu.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Period Serpentine Front Painted Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful Dutch Rococo commode, circa 1760 in white wash paint with original bronze hardware. The commode has a double serpentine front,...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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 Period Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo serpentine front commode with three removal drawers on the top.
Featuring original brass hardware with a stamp on the back, a sign of quality furniture, Stockholm ma...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Naples Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exquisite chest of drawers walnut finely inlaid in lighter wood, serpentine front, bracket feet. Naples, half of 18th century.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPORT AUTHORIZATION BY THE ITALI...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$15,393 Sale Price
35% Off
Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very dramatic gilt finish ornately carved Rococo commode having handles that are sculpted parts of the drawer fascades. Curved cabriole legs and hand painted finish with two smaller ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The antique white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, i...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for any setting whether it be a traditional design space or wabi sabi look.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Rococo Lacca Povera Painted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine faux marble top over three conforming drawers. Raised on cabriole legs. Painted with vignettes of country scenes on a yellow ground.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Marble
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful late 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware and locks. This commode has a serpentine front, shaped top and apron to the front an...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Bozeman, MT
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
Materials
Pine
Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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, fo...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Altona Rococo Chest of Drawers, by Irwin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique English style altona chest of drawers made by Irwin. Features gilded gold accents with Burl and walnut throughout the surfaces.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,596 Sale Price
68% Off
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner.
Both are fitted with three drawers and brass hardware wi...
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20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,953 / set
Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An important and richly decorated Italian ormolu-mounted and lacquered cabinet, ca. 1930.
The cabinet structural frame is in hardwood, darkened by painting. The bombé case has its s...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top drawer has three compartments. Commode top front and sides are contoured. Apron and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,700 / item
Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and decorative carvings, namely classicizing l...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth, jacaranda, and plum wood. The fittings and rocaille decorations are fire-gilded. The ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Jacaranda
$17,000
18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional 18th century Rococo chest of drawers with beautifully carved serpentine drawers, handsome carved cabriole legs and ori...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft white paint.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular shaped top, with softly-rounded corners and serpenti...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers or Commode, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch marquetry chest of drawers. Century XVIII.
Requires restoration.
Chest of drawers with four front drawers with key lock and ...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
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
Materials
Olive, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
The Chest of drawers has wonderful curvaceous and beautiful Shaped legs.
The Chest ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of 18th Century style Venetian Commodes
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of Venetian style bombe commodes, having their original marble tops, each having carved Rococo style decoration, two drawers with stylised brass handles, raised on...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$24,465 / set
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite 19th century Rococo secretary in mahogany with bombe front & sides, with floral & foliate inlays in tulipwood, kingwood & satinwood on the top, front panels of the drawe...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood
18th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers - Museums Quality, Milan/ IT ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
An absolute masterpiece of mid 18th century Italian craftsmanship is this unbelievable artfully crafted marquetry chest of drawers out of Milan. Made around 1760 with highest attenti...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Fruitwood, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
18th c Swiss Rococo Fruitwood Serpentine Commode with Tumbling Block Parquetry
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental Rococo fruitwood three drawer commode with serpentine front, probably Swiss in origin, dating to the 18th century, with exceptional tumbling block par...
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18th Century Swiss Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Satinwood
Pair Of Italian Rococo Walnut Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each with serpentine Verona marble tops over three drawers with escutcheons. Cabriole legs with brass toes. Tops once veneered but now with what appear to be the original tops.
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$6,850 / set
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by hand in Swedish solid pine around 1770. It has c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with serpentine front, three drawers, cabriole legs and exquisite veneer. Add a touch of elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Fantastic pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine commodes with the original cream decoration and gilt highlights. By Dom Jose. The serpentine front flanked by shaped corners and above o...
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1760s Portuguese Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$17,180 Sale Price
36% Off
National Inc. Fine Furniture French Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rococo-style commode presenting as a classic example of French Provincial design, featuring elegant curves, ornate hardware, carved side panels with floral motifs, gilt embellished t...
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20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Louis XV Serpentine Shape Period Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
A Rococo commode or chest with very fine original mercury fire gilt mounts. Nice faded cognac color. Simple clean lines and design. Marble top probably original and hand hewn (see r...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,400 Sale Price
41% Off
Rare Italian Sicilian Red Scarlet and Polychromed Rococo Style Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare Italian Sicilian red scarlet and polychromed
Rococo style commode
19th century.
The shaped top over three graduated drawers above a sh...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in cream and blue with scrolls, flowers and butterflies - solid pine wood construction ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodinis with Marble Tops, Sicilian, Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century Italian walnut and fruitwood inlaid commodinis or bedside tables with the original inset verde marble tops. The tables of Sicilian origin, Circa 1780, have a dis...
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1780s Sicilian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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.
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