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Serpentine Commode, 18th century style Italian floral painted and gilt
Located in London, Park Royal
Italian Rococo painted commode, the serpentine-fronted , fitted with three drawers, the front and
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest/Nightstand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique 18th Century Italian Baroque style flip top walnut chest or nightstand. Chest has two deep
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Antique 18th Century Baroque Night Stands

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Walnut

18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino. Very original condition. Cross banded with a very
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined example of Italian neoclassical furniture, this early 19th-century Directoire chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
the time in Italy (from Piedmont), original from the period 18th century, ideal in a prestigious
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Lombardy 1780-1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Louis XVI chest of drawers from Lombardy, 1780-1790. Three drawers. Original thick
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
(light and dark) with three drawers and original handles, coming from Genoa (Italy) from the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XVI chest of drawers from Bologna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI period chest of drawers from Bologna, Italy, crafted in the late 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Maple, Olive, Walnut

Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding Original Marble Top, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest, with its original marble top, from the late 18th century. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Italian Pink Louis XVI Capodimonte Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely rare 18th Century Italian Louis XV style six drawer jewelry chest enveloped with velvet
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets

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Bronze

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-Classic (Milanese) walnut and lemonwood 3-drawer commode / chest with ornate inlaid
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

An Antique Italian Chest / Dresser Carved with a Warrior on Horseback c1750
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian Chest of 4 Drawers. Bow front drawers in walnut and carved with Acanthus Leaf
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
), built completely by hand in the 18th century , with correspondence behind the drawers which certify its
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Poplar

pair of Italian Louis XVI Period Amaranth, Ebony, Ormolu and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Amaranth wood, Ebony
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode of petit size, Rococo style, serpentine shape, on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Genovese Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique knobs on top drawer. Private collection, Genoa, Italy. Note: Wood tones in lead photo more
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Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pearwood, Burl

Chest of Drawers Barocchetto Maple Poplar Bronze Emilia, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Large chest of drawers with barocchetto shelf from Emilia, with the typical curved and rounded on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian, Piemontese, Walnut, Inlaid, Ebonized 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and centering an inlaid medallion trimmed with ebonized banding, the top on a conforming case housing 4 drawers with brass pulls a...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair Of Italian 18th c. Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Marble, Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Satinwood, Mahogany
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Venetian dresser shaped on the front and sides, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
quarter of the 18th century Origin: Venice Material: walnut burl, walnut veneer, maple inlay Style
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Italian Neoclassical Grisaille Paint Petite Chest Of Drawers Night Stand
Located in Forney, TX
- night stand, side cabinet, hall console, wall accent, and more) Italy, late 18th / early 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

18th Century Walnut Wood Genoese Bambocci Dresser, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Genoese 18th-century bambocci chest of drawers. Carved walnut, finely adorned with feral
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Antique 1770s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid 18th Century Rococo Venetian Gilt and Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Venetian commode, finely painted and parcel-gilt, retaining its original three
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous pair of early 19th Century Italian Empire cherrywood commodes. Completely original
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Monumental French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and imposing late 18th Century French oak three drawer chest of good colour and beautiful
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian Carved Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good 18th century Italian carved pine coffer with good colour. 1760. Code: 9142 Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Oak, Sycamore

Tuscan 18th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Bardiglio marble and Ormolu commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality Tuscan 18th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Bardiglio marble and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Neapolitan Rococo chest of drawers, supported by curved feet, the under-the-top band is curved as
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century style Venetian Commodes
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of Venetian style bombe commodes, having their original marble tops, each having carved Rococo style decoration, two drawers with stylised brass handles, raised on...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Directoire Chest of Drawers in Walnut 1780 Venice
Located in Atlanta, GA
and authentic example of 18th-century Italian craftsmanship from Venice.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mated Pair of 18th Century Veneered Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
commodes from Lombardi, Italy. Each in burl and walnut, and featuring medallions of a mythical creature
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Antique 1780s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Vo , Veneto
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Fir

Cute Table Top Italian Early 18th Century Walnut Chest w/Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small sized Italian walnut chest from the early 18th century. This Italian chest of four drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Gold Leaf

Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and important pair of 18th century Venetian commodes exemplifies the artistry and
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Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Original Venetian Country Dresser in Larch, Restored Wax Polished
By Bassano s Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
antique 18th century Venetian country dresser with 4 drawers in larch, restored and wax polished
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Antique 1750s Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

A Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Bow-Front Side Chests from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of small-sized, raised side chests with bowed fronts from the late 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Italian serpentine front two drawer bleached oak commode. 1790. Internal
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th CENTURY VENETIAN CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
craftsmanship of this chest of drawers can be attributed to the first half of the 18th century, around 1740. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Dressers

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Wood, Nutwood, Fir

Pair Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Walnut Inlaid Bedside Commodes, mid 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
having serpentine shaped marble tops above conforming cases housing two drawers, the drawers with line inlaid darker walnut details, raised on flared cabriole legs
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XIV Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Briar, 1700
Located in Torino, IT
Louis XIV Chest of Drawers, Original Period in Wood and Walnut Burl With Ebonized Details. Three
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian, Emiliana, Louis XIV Period Carved Walnut 5-Drawer Commode, early 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case housing two over three drawers the upper front with carved details, raised on bracket feet
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Italian original painted three drawer commode. 1780. Code: 8572 Dimensions: W: 59.5
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Circa 1700 Carved Chestnut Table Cassone from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This table cassone from Northern Italy has a deep brown patina that
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

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Wood, Chestnut

Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Italian walnut bombe' form large scale commode. Italian walnut bombe-form
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Bleached Walnut Nightstand / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Small, yet insanely heavy, nightstand hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The little
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Night Stands

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Kingwood, Rosewood

Original Painted Italian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C original painted Italian commode with faux marble top. 1780 Dimensions 47.5
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Antique 18th Century Italian George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Siena Yellow Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original hardware and a new, Italian, onyx top.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Olive, Walnut

Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
Serpentine, Northern Italian Commode
$16,750 Sale Price
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Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

18th Century Italian Louis XV Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the mid-18th century, Louis XV
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Dressers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XVI Walnut Commode with Original Patina
Located in Kastrup, DK
and to honor more than two centuries of craftsmanship and history. Italy, circa 1780–1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical 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
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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