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Italian 18th Century Faux Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian faux painted commode from the 18th century, with three drawers and black accents
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 18th century Venetian briar root wood chest of drawings. Inlay in olive wood. Foot and base
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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th Century Walnut Italian Neo-Classical Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that exudes
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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Fruitwood Commode, from the Piedmont Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Italian 18th century walnut and fruitwood commode, from the Piedmont region. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Petite Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Marble Top and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut commode from the 18th century, with grey marble top and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical period bleached walnut commode from the 18th century, with two drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, this rectangular chest rests on carved paw feet beneath a molded plinth base
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, MI
Italian 18th century Louis XV two-drawer commode from Bologna, Emilia Romagna Northern region, a
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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Two Drawer Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome Italian 18th century Louis XV period two-drawer walnut bombée commode from
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Petite 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with 4 Drawers Barley Twist Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite 18th century Italian walnut commode with 4 drawers & barley twist detail.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut and Tulipwood Marquetry Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut and tulipwood marquetry commode, in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood, Walnut

Early 18th Century Bronze Mounted Inlaid Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century bronze mounted inlaid Italian marble top commode. Geometric stars and flowers
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Early 18th Century Italian Canterano Walnut Inlaid Commode with 4 Drawers & Ebonized Detail
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Painted Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century Italian painted neo-classical style commode. Rusty red color with a painted grey
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gorgeous Antique Italian Wooden Case, 18th Century Year 1753
Located in Budapest, HU
Wedding chest, coming from a Florentine family, with a renaissance villa in Frascati, Italy
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milano, MI
An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three
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Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality pair of Italian 18th Louis XV period tulipwood and kingwood bombée
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Siena Marble

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Kingwood and Charmwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut, burl walnut, kingwood and charmwood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Abalone, Kingwood, Walnut

A Large 18th Century Beautifully Hand-Painted Wood Three-Drawer Commode, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian commode with canted drawers and hand-painted details. This antique Italian
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Essex, MA
18th Century Italian Paint Decorated Commode Faux stone painted rectangular top.  Two front drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Chests of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
The Italian exquisite craftsmanship finds in these pieces one of the best expressions. Every part
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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

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
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode. This wonderful
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

18th Century Domed Venetian Chest with Crimson Velvet and Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1700s, this beautiful Venetian chest, which is covered in crimson velvet, has brass
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron, Brass

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Apple, Walnut and Pear Wood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely unique Italian 18th century Louis XV period apple, walnut and pear wood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

Italian, Piemontese, Rococo Period Walnut 2-Drawer Commode, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and a slight molded edge, the top above a conforming serpentine shaped case housing two drawers and retaining antique (replaced) h...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Trunk with Decorative Blonde Walnut Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian trunk pairs well with the even lighter colored blonde walnut inlays. Hand-carved in the 1700s
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Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Wood, Walnut

Elegant 18th C. Italian Late Rococo Style Chest W/Beautiful Book-Match Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
1780. This 18th century chest from Italy features a shapely serpentine top and body, adorn in book
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian neoclassical Inlaid Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (possibly Venetian, 18th Century) burl wood and inlaid chest with 2 drawers having
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut, Mahogany and Ash Two-Drawer Commode with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut, mahogany and ash commode from the 18th century with scrollwork marquetry, two
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Mahogany, Walnut

18th Century French Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, of pine, with original finish, its shaped and molded top on conforming base, two stacked drawers adorned with Rococo handles and escutcheons, serpentine apron centered by a ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Italy Commode Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century Italy commode in solid walnut, wax polished The chest of drawers has been registered
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine 18th Century Polychrome-Painted Serpentine Bombe Commode, originating in Italy during the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Scrolls and Grapes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the late 18th century, with carved scrolls and grape motifs. Created
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine 18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding circa 1780 Italian bombe and serpentine fronted commode with shaped burl walnut inlays
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Antique 1780s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th C. Italian Raised Cassettiera w/its Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood raised chest of two drawers from the 18th century. This antique cassettiera
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Commode With Walnut Veneer, 18th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in 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

Italian Baroque Inlaid Early 18th Century Walnut and Fruit Wood Desk-Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Early 18th Century Marquetry Desk-Commode of Italian Origin, having three drawers, the top one
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Fruitwood

18th Century Carved Wood Tuscan Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous 18th century carved and painted Tuscan commode.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Late 18th Century North Italian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century ash, tulip, and kingwood Northern Italian commode. The top has deep crossbanding and
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

18th Century Northern Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved, walnut, inlaid with pear wood commode. Marquetry sea-serpent detail on top. Turned wood pulls.
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Antique 1790s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

18th Century Northern Italian Commode
18th Century Northern Italian Commode
$31,150 Sale Price
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SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY LOUIS XVI VENEERED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
, around the second half of the 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 98 x 117 x 58cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18th century Italian commode with serpentine front and shaped sides, having two large drawers
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Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode Emilian Baroque, 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Emilian
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Antique 1720s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut, 2-Door and 2-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period walnut commode, from the Pietmont
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XVI Lombard Chest of Drawers in Cherry and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Louis XVI Lombard chest of drawers from Northern Italy, dating to the late 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique Painted Tyrolean Chest Trunk in Solid Larch of the 18th Century
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique tyrolean chest trunk in solid larch of the 18th century decorated with hand painted
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Antique 1790s Italian Country Blanket Chests

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Fir

pair of Italian mid 18th century Walnut and marble commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Tulipwood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid 18th Century Walnut Commode from Naples, Circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian mid-18th-century walnut commode from Naples, circa 1740. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Harlequin Inspired Serenissima Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
chest with Harlequin inspired decors. Harlequin, the most discriminating character from the Italian
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2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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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 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 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
    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.
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    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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