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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
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

Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s
Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s

Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from Sweden has a shapely serpentine body with beautiful elm veneer. The skirt is heav...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer

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

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Oak

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Neapolitan Rococo chest of drawers, supported by curved feet, the under-the-top band is curved as well; on the curved front, it features two drawers with retractable chain. Quadripar...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700
Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700

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 Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.
Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.

Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.

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

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Wood

Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century

Italian Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century

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

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Brass

Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes

Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of drawers. Restorations.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann
By Mathias Ortmann
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very charming and small Danish parcel-gilt walnut and burr-walnut commode by Mathias Ortmann, mid-18th century. The shaped veneered top above moulded frieze with punched ground inc...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann
Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann

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

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode

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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