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

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Walnut

18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut Three Drawer Chest/ Lined Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant mid-18th century Italian walnut chest featuring three extra roomy full-sized lined drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century Renaissance Revival Dressers

Materials

Burl

Painted Italian Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, painted 2 drawer commode with original bronze hardware and Brocatello di Spagna marble top. Flowers and vine decoration all over.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Transitional Period Mahogany, Tulipwood, Cherrywood And Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 18th century Transitional period Mahogany, Tulipwood, Cherrywood and Ormolu
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED TRAVELING CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
add a touch of class and antique appeal to any room. Tuscan manufacture, early 18th century
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Chests/Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very unique pair of Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. Walnut chests/side tables
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Side Tables

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers

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Walnut

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

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Fruitwood

18th Century Two-Drawer Walnut Side Table Chest on Legs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Petite bedside nightstand or side table commode of walnut. Its rectangular molded top, over two stacked drawers with round brass pulls. The drawers are flanked by stiles carved with ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Night Stands

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Brass

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the second half of the 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated panelled drawers with original carved feet and applied carving to side of case. Original bronze handles.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Painted Commode with Pompeian Style Décor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
motifs and faux-marble top. Born in the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite Italian commode
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Poplar

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the second half of the 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare 18th century Italian walnut chest / credenza, Renaissance Period, neoclassical influenced
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Antique 18th Century Renaissance Credenzas

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Ormolu

Venetian Rococo Painted Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Venetian Painted Commode. Commode features a serpentine front and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Dresser, Louis XVI Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this elegant chest features a harmonious
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Minature Table Top Exotic Woods Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian miniature table top commode chest with exotic inlaid woods. Circa 1780-1800. Very fine
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Antique 1780s Italian Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
, the bedside tables attain an airly, elegant quality. These masterpieces hail from the 18th Century and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Period 1790s Walnut and Mahogany Commode with Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the artistry of 18th-century furniture design. With
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Italian Louis XV Roman Bombe Shaped Commode with Original Marble Top, Ca. 1730
Located in CH
18th-century craftsmanship. It is veneered in precious woods—including maple, walnut, and burl walnut
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
, respects the fashion of the time and the essential 18th Century logic of the curved lines, here reaching a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chest in Lacquered and Painted Wood from the 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
). Built and painted in the eighteenth century, from Central Italy, measuring cm w 233 x h 150 (seat height
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Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

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Poplar

1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
fantasy birds. This rare piece with fantasy birds drawings, hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
and paw carvings gilded in pure gold Good conditions Chest of drawers W126 x D56.5 x H91.5 cm
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

EARLY 18th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
. Tuscan manufacture from the Louis XIV period, around the early 18th century. Measurements: H x W x D 86
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Dressers

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter
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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
, neoclassical period, around the end of the 18th century. Measurements: H x W x D 87 x 114 x 46cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dressers

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Bronze

Antique Flap in Walnut, Desk with Chest, Used for Travel, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique brown walnut flap, used as a desk with travel chest of the time, precious hand carved
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Secretaires

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Walnut

LATE 18th CENTURY TUSCAN NEOCLASSICAL CHEST OF DRAWERS IN CHERRY
Located in Firenze, FI
manufacture, from the neoclassical-Louis XVI period, late 18th century. Measurements: H x W x D 96 x 98 x
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers

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Bronze

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
second half of the 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 89 x 117 x 58.5cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers

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Bronze

Rounded chest of drawers in briar walnut wood, panelled and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Rounded Walnut Chest of Drawers, moved dresser, is walnut burl veneer and inlaid with cloverleaf both top and front of drawers, has two drawers complete with gilt bronze move...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Decorated Venetian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Italian, probably Venetian three-drawer commode, the top faux painted to
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Poplar

Coppia di Comò Neoclassici Lombardi Italia Ultimo Quarto XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di comò neoclassici lombardi. Realizzati in noce e abete presentano sul fronte tre cassetti ciascuno uno inserito nella fascia sotto piano e due più grandi senza catena a vist...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut, Fir

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY CHEST WITH YELLOW SIENESE MARBLE
Located in Firenze, FI
, second half of the 18th century (ca. 1760). Measurements: H x W x D 95 x 134 x 62cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Dressers

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Stone, Siena Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical hand painted commode with figures and scrolling foliage. Faux marble painted top.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Tuscan Como Suite and two 18th century bedside tables
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tuscan neoclassical suite, consisting of dresser and two nightstands. The dresser features a drop-down door that conceals three drawers inside with bronze pulls, and the nightstands ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of...

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Marble

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Arsenale Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
-painted with the very best 18th Century Venetian Craftsmanship Techniques passed down through the
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2010s Italian Other Cabinets

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Wood

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Original key. Made for a Venetian family. Italy. Late 1700’s .  
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes. Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters, patinated bronze pulls, escutcheons and details.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Green Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
from our Collections is in fact entirely hand painted on every side by using the very best 18th century
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

pair of Tuscan 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Gilt side table/chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most charming pair of Tuscan 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

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Metal

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Fiesole Chest with Tiles Decor
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
with our new faux Tiles Decor. Italian ceramic tiles date back many centuries and can be found in
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

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Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
our Collections is in fact entirely hand-painted on every side by using the very best 18th Century
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
side by using the very best 18th century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, passed down through the
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Flex Dorsoduro Chest with Tulips
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
every side by using the very best 18th Century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, passed down through
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

MID-18th CENTUR LOUIS XV WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
-18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 94 x 97 x 49.5cm
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Pink Bamboo Fiesole Chest with Butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Double Fiesole Chest of Drawers with butterflies decor. This eclectic piece will bring just the right
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2010s Italian Other Buffets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Taupe Ca Rezzonico Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
-painted on every side by using the very best 18th Century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, passed down
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
-painted on every side by using the very best 18th Century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques, passed down
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Blue Petrol Bamboo Fiesole Chest with flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Fiesole Chest. This beautiful creation is the perfect balance between the old-world of Venetian hand
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2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH A SLIDING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
truncated pyramid legs, typical of the late 18th century, while the exterior and columns reflect the style
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Dressers

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Chest, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long drawers and shaped apron below, raised on cabriole legs.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers

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Maple, Olive, Walnut

Italian Louis XVI Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Marble

Chest in walnut wood, carved with three flowers and lion s paw feet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
the 18th century, it was used for the trousseau to be given to the newlyweds, then kept in the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

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Walnut

Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc
Located in Forney, TX
(vestment chest / credence cupboard) circa 1725 18th century, Italy, richly detailed handcrafted
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

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Wrought Iron

Rare Solid Walnut Chest with Riser
Located in Cesena, FC
Rare solid walnut chest with riser Rare chest with riser. The ashlars and lozenges are carved in
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Benches

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Walnut

18th Century Style Italian Walnut Comodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome small Italian three-drawer walnut commode, probably made in the late 19th-early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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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    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.
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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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