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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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
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
18th Century Serpentine-Front Danish Pine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century serpentine-front Danish pine commode with four drawers. Mid-18th century serpentine-front commode in two parts, supported by carved paw-feet in front and simple block fe...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Steel, Iron
18th Century Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Rococo commode with curved sides.
Circa 1780 with original hardware and repainted at a later date.
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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
Materials
Brass
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
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Brass, Iron
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
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Brass, Iron
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
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
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
18th c. Danish Oak Commode in Original Patina with Arbalette Shaped Front
Located in Wichita, KS
A Danish chest of drawers from the 18th century in original patina. European oak with traces of original white paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with ...
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18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
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
Rococo Period 1770s Swedish Gray Cream Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode from circa 1770 with light gray cream painted finish, carved skirt and serpentine front. This Swedish Rococo period three-drawer commode,...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Large Oak White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large turned feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered whi...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and an exceptional (newer) white painted finish with contrasting black painted top...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers.
Crafted in oak wood and later professional painted in a light ocher yellow with a lovely patina.
Denmark 1750-1760
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop cabriole feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repainted in pale greyish-whi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three bow front drawers over cabriolet legs.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions. ca 1760 Stockholm, Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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 curved drawers and table top. The chest...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved apron. Repainted in soft grey with original locks and old (but not original) brass ha...
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Mid-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 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
Blue Rococo Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge of the top is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elega...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period neutral light grey painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers topped by a discreet pull-out, serpentine front, cabriole legs and ormolu hardware. Emanat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Antique Rococo Painted Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exc...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
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
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Bronze
Large Gray Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional new professional gray ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on lovely cabriolet feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts with handsome original bronze hardwares and shaped top, handsome original ...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
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Fantastic pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine commodes with the original cream decoration and gilt highlights. By ...
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1760s Portuguese Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Black Painted Commode with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware, ormolu, and locks. This commode has a serpentine front, shaped top and apron to the f...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of 18th Century Painted Italian Commodes
Located in Salisbury, GB
This is a rare pair of genuine early period antique Italian bombe shaped chests of drawers - with gorgeous chinoiserie and flower painted decoration to fronts and both sides with ori...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest in original time worn paint with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with original handsome bronze hardwares and shaped top. The che...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
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
Dutch Pine Serpentine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 18th century Dutch cottage commode handcrafted in pine with four drawers having a scalloped top over a dramatic serpentine form case ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
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
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Pine
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
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Wood
Antique Large Blue Pained Rococo Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the striking blue painted finish that draws one to this handsome large oak chest of drawers. Later professionally painted in blue and teal shades...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Oak, Paint
Sicilian Rococo Olivewood Commodini
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine bombe form with inset marble top over two drawers raised on cabriole legs. Brass handles. Very cute table.
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1770s Sicilian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
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Other
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
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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
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Marble
18th C. Rococo Swedish Bureau Chest
Located in Houston, TX
1770's Swedish rococo Bureau chest. Serpentine front chest with drop front secretary. interior fitted in drawers and a 1 door cabinet. Hand scraped to th...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
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
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Wood
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
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Brass
French Rococo Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful French 18th Century rococo painted commode.
This charming commode features a serpentine facade with three long drawers. The drawers retain their original decorative hardw...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers, Louis XV, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
Heavily built rococo chest of drawers
Sweden
Elm, maple, walnut
around 1760
Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 121 x 58 cm
Description:
Exceptionally strongly built rococo chest...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful French 18th century five-drawer commode.
This commode features an un-usual serpentine front that offers three long drawers and two hidden central drawers, with decorative...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Italian Neapolitan Inlaid Nightstand Bed Side Tables Commodini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th century Italian Rococo gilt bronze-mounted walnut and fruitwood inlaid bedside Comodini commodes bedside chest of drawers / side tables. Very elegant work, with original...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
This small and elegant chest of drawers was made in Genoa, northern Italy, around the middle of the eighteenth century. This model of dresser is inspired by the models that spread in France in the Louis XV period and to which all the cabinet makers were immediately inspired. It consists of four drawers, of which two smaller upper. It has a wooden structure entirely lacquered in light ocre decorated with floral and foliate decorations and compositions of still life of fruit in shades of red. The handles and mouthpieces of the locks are in finely chiseled burnished bronze, typical of the Louis XV era. The molded top is in Rosso Francia marble, a marble from abroad that at the time was very precious and expensive. The dresser has the front and the sides moved by the move line, legs thin and slightly curved. The front legs are embellished with burnished bronze chiseled tips shaped like acanthus leaf.
This piece of furniture is quite rare because of its small size that make it easy to fit into any environment. Very decorative due to its sinuous lines and its fine decoration, it is suitable both next to antique furniture...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XV, Sicilian Chest of Drawers in Rio Rosewood, Three Drawers, Bronze Handl
Located in Catania, IT
Louis XV, Sicilian Chest of Drawers in Rio Rosewood, Three Drawers, bronze handles.
Amazing Chest of drawers with three drawers in Rio Rosewood, with d...
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1780s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
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
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Pine
Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers.
Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and line marquetry in lemon wood. With exceptionally beautiful original top of Øland stone...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stone, Bronze
Rococo Chest of Drawers in Walnut from Southern Germany Around the 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rococo chest of drawers in walnut from Southern Germany around the 1780s. The chest is in great antique condition.
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1780s German Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century mahogany chest having
well figured top over dressing slide and four long drawers
with replacement rococo design brass swan neck handles
raised on ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Stunning 18th C. Italian Rococo Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th C. Italian Rococo bombe commode with marble top, walnut with burr veneer, finely crafted and highly ornate gilded metal mounts, escutcheons a...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of 18th century Venetian Rococo bombe bedside chests of drawers. Serpentine form, scrolled feet, carved drawers, original locks. The height on these beauties are perfect to...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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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