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: 19th Century
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
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
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
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
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
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Wood
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. Featuring a curvaceous silhouette, two drawer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
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
Materials
Wood, Burl
19th c. Dutch Painted 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
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Wood, Paint
Rococo chest of drawers In Walnut, Danish Design from 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bring an antique elegance into your home with this rococo bombé-shaped walnut dresser of Danish origin, dating to around the 1880s. This chest of drawers represents an era of opulent...
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1880s Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Tall Narrow Rococo Blue Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
A tall narrow rococo chest of six drawers with brass pulls and key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 6 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest all resting on four cabriole legs.
Restored and drawers function. Later professionally painted in layered shades of soft blue with white undertones all lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of this lovely tall chest.
Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this tall chest of drawers that may serve as a graceful lingerie or large jewelry chest...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine 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 a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Elegant Danish Chiffonier With Cabriole Legs in Lemon Tree, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This small luxurious and elegant Antique Danish chiffonier with cabriole legs is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Crafted from the rare and p...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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.
Thank you for stopping by Crystal Nichols...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chest of drawers with intarsia and marble top, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
French chest of drawers with two drawers. Produced in France around 1880. made of walnut wood and marble top. Decorated with brass handles and floral inlay.
Very good condition.
Wo...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
19th Century Altona Rococo Chest of Drawer, by Irwin, Made in England, 1893
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique English altona chest of drawers made in 1893 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
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Walnut
Small Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer) black painted finish that is gently distressed, accenting the Rococo curves and cabriole feet.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rococo Blue Painted Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish dresser in Gustavian blue paint with three drawers and original 19th century Bronze Hardware.
This Rococo style chest or drawers is from the mid 1800-hundres. The simplicit...
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1850s Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
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Mahogany
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century. This beautiful small dresser has a gorgeous kingwood veneer and is decorated with Rococo Style bronze fittings...
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1860s French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood
Antique Rococo Large Oak Chest of Drawers Painted Yellow, Denmark, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Large rococo oak chest of 4 drawers with serpentine front resting on cabriolet feet.
The four drawers each have 2 brass pulls and key ho...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and beautifully done. The piece depicts birds, ribbons and instruments as well as floral swags. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers, Hand Polished Mahogany, 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers in hand-polished mahogany from around the 1890s
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our educated employees, who assure...
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1890s Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
French 19th century Louis XV Period commode styl Rococo. This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, 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
19th Century Italian Grotto Shell Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian grotto shell commode with faux grey marble painted serpentine top over a drawer with shell pulls; on inward curving legs. Signed "M...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shell
19th Century Pair of Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exceptionally fine pair of Italian Rococo style walnut bombe commodes. The shaped top is crossbanded in walnut above an inclined frieze with central drawer and bombe case ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Small Italian (Venice area) Rococo style Serpentine shaped commode, Walnut with thick Radica Veneer and inlay with deep, rich color. Two drawers with ornate, heavy cast brass pulls. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish painted Rococo commode with marble top and beautiful ormolu.
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19th Century Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
19th Century Rococo-Style Bombe Commode in Walnut w/ Parcel Gilt & Marble
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Rococo style chest with bombe front in walnut, with black marble top and parcel-gilt details, offering three drawers, Denmark, circa mid- late 1800s.
Measures: 28" wide...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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
Large Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers With Blue Painted Finish Circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large oak chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue professionally applied painted finish accenting the Rococo curv...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Bombe Commode
Located in Cypress, CA
Fabulous large 19th century Italian Rococo style walnut and olivewood veneered Bombe Commode with four drawers and beautiful bronze handles on cabriole legs. Very desirable and elega...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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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