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18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Chest with White Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Italian Directoire Cesarone Three Drawers Chest with White Marble Top, Antique Pie
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Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Italian Wooden Chest With Painted Decoration
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stunning antique Italian large wooden chest from the 18th century with the most mesmerizing
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Antique 1780s Italian Blanket Chests

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Iron

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top This refined
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Marquetry Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian Louis XVI-period chest of drawers, finely veneered and richly inlaid, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian drawers, white marble top. Parquetry inlay.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This refined
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood, Nutwood

Dome-Lid Chest, Italy, Early 18th Century, Walnut with Leather Covering
Located in Greding, DE
Elongated chest with arched lid, raised on wooden feet. The walnut body is entirely clad in tooled
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century painted, gilded and carved Italian commode.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers From Verona
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers From Verona: Elegance And Prestige For Your Home" An antique
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A chest made during the Baroque period in the southern part of Europe, most likely Italian. Made
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

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Oak

Italian Rococo Neapolitan Chest of Drawers, Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Rococo Gilt Bronze-Mounted Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Commode Naples, Circa 1760 An 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Lombardy, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb early 18th century chest of drawers from Lombardy, masterfully crafted in rich walnut with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout. Carving includes egg and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th-century Veneto Chest Of Drawers With Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive walnut chest of drawers, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, reflects
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century, Pair Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest ofDrawers
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawer This pair of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Wood Chest w/ Putto and Wonderfully Carved Trim and Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Italian four-drawer carved wood chest with putto and foliage accents from the 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode/Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using pine and decorated with walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satin, Walnut, Pine

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Kingwood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using oak. The chest features three
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Ormolu, and Brass Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. walnut, ormolu
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Ormolu

18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
drawers attains an airly, elegant quality. This masterpiece hails from the 18th Century and was created by
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Antique 18th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

Antique Louis XV Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry - Italy 18th
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Louis XV commode from the Veneto region, crafted in richly figured
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Fruitwood, Palisander

Italian 18th Century Country Four-Drawer Pine and Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. Pine, Walnut and Brass chest. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 18th Century Veneered Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and refined Louis XVI period chest of drawers, crafted in Italy in the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Marquetry Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional marquetry inlaid commode provenance Florence, Italy.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
a captivating decorative charm. This piece hails from the 18th Century and was created by the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Commode hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut burl and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawer / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cherry

18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut, Fruitwood

Venetian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Venetian Louis XVI chest of drawers crafted in walnut, dating to the 18th century. With its
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Elmwood Root Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This kind of chest of drawers is an eclectic piece that doesn't shows his age. The linear shape is
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Wonderful Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers Original Cond
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large 18th Ct. Walnut Italian Chest of Drawers. Wonderful original condition. Walnut with nicely
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode. Veneer Sienna Marble Top. This rare chest
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 18th century Louis XV Period Cherrywood, Maple and Brass chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Italian 18th century Louis XV Period Cherrywood, Maple and Brass chest. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassical Chest with Drawers with Fruitwood Inlays, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Ulm, DE
An elegant example of late 18th-century Italian craftsmanship: This neoclassical commode combines
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Fruitwood, Nutwood

18th C. Serpentine Marquetry Side Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
raised nicely on four legs. This 18th century Italian marquetry side chest, with a width of just over 2
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in London, GB
Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners. Circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Painted 18th Century Pastiglia Italian Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, having a faux mabre molded top, on conforming case, its three stacked drawers flanked by stiles, all decorated with pastiglia scrollwork and foliate, similarly embellished s...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shape with curved sides and has five drawers with period
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
drawers, also decorated on the sides, hand-built in the 18th century, in Italy, ideal in a period house or
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th C. Italian Tuscan Beautifully Carved Wood Chest w/Amazing Feet "Wow!"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Italian Tuscan carved-wood chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Decorated Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century Italian neoclassical polychrome decorated commode. Features three large drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Italian 18th century walnut four drawer commode from Tuscany. The chest is raised
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 18th-Century Emilian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Fruitwood Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional early 18th-century chest of drawers from the Emilia region of Italy, crafted in
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian fruitwood commode, Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical fruitwood commode with a black
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Fruitwood

Italian 18th Century Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century commode from the Lombardi region of Italy. Soundly constructed from
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Italian walnut commode. Great colour. 1760. Dimensions 52 inches (132 cms
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 18th Century Italian Yellow Painted Rococo Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 18th Century Italian Yellow Painted Rococo Commode
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 18th C. Italian Period Baroque Sepentine Chest w/ Beautiful Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Early 18th Century Italian Period Baroque Three-Drawer Chest with Serpentine Front
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780 Hand-made in Italy
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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18th Century Italian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century Italian chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every 18th century Italian chest was constructed with great care. There are 1985 variations of the antique or vintage 18th century Italian chest you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 18th century Italian chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th century Italian chest, designed in the neoclassical, Louis XVI or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 18th century Italian chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Porte Italia, Giuseppe Maggiolini and Giovanni Battista Maroni produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 18th Century Italian Chest?

The average selling price for a 18th century Italian chest at 1stDibs is $8,925, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $774,985 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About 18th Century Italian Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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