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Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers - Marquetry/ Inlay Works, Austria ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 18th century Baroque chest of drawers out of Austria. Elaborately made in the period around 1760, this exceptional baroque commode impresses with outstanding veneered nut...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of drawers with secretaire represents the elegant pr...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, This late baroque walnut chest of drawers was made around 1780 and is an original piece. The inlaid decorations and the brown color give...
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1780s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The inset sides fully decorated as well. 3 drawers are...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Italian 1690s Walnut and Ash Three-Drawer Commode with Inlaid Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode from circa 1690 with inlaid décor, canted side posts and ogee bracket feet. This exquisite Italian walnut and ash three-drawer commode ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ash, Walnut

Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top and Rococo styling.  
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20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Spanish Console Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and their ori...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

18th Century German Baroque Commode in Walnut Veneer with Cube Marquetry Top
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This magnificent German Baroque commode, crafted circa 1760, features a pinewood corpus veneered in walnut and walnut burl. The top displays an exceptional cube marquetry design fram...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Commode, Germany, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century Baroque commode, probably Mainz (Germany), 1750. Body on flattened ball feet, serpentine front with three drawers, each of th...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak construction, the beautiful serpentine drawers with detailed cast ormolu mounts and d...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of ...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Castilian chest of drawers from the early 20th century, it has three large walnut wood drawers decorated with panels on its front and with iron handles. Its sides are also decorated ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750. This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its very pretty walnut veneer. The writing flap opens...
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1750s Swiss Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe front, brass pulls and key plates, resting on carved ball and claw feet, Holland, circ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary pair of bedside tables showcase the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give them an el...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent Italian 17th-century solid walnut chest of drawers (canterano), is a testament to the craftsmanship of Roman Baroque and Louis XIII reign splendor. Believed to hav...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in class...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode is an exquisite example of Baroque design, characterized by its bold form, intricate details, and refined craftsmanship. The commode features a serp...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany ca.1760 Walnut Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an intricately inlaid surface from 1760. This antique chest of drawers has three drawers and...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut-Root Veneto Dresser
Located in Milano, IT
Refined and antique Italian chest of drawers of Venetian origin from around 1700. The chest of drawers is finely crafted by master carpenters in...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.  
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Spain, circa 1800, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The vintage secretaire...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Italian Painted Lacca Povera Block-Front Commode, 19th Century
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Painted Lacca Povera Commode An elegant Italian block-front commode finished in traditional lacca povera, dating to around 1860 and made as a later interpretation of an 18th...
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1860s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid century Swedish birch shaped chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch baroque influenced chest of drawers circa 1950. Beautiful chest of drawers of smaller proportions and unusually made in birch.  Shaped top surface with 4 s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish baroque commode with serpentine front. Beautifully and originally veneered in thick, hand-cut walnut and walnut burl, arranged in framed panels. The top features a pro...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Cassettone - Rare 18th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century Italian chest of drawers is a remarkable example of rustic elegance and craftsmanship. Its original hand-painted decoration immediately draws the eye, sho...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Louis XIV French Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Louis XIV French Commode with lion's head pulls and accents. Pinned construction with dove tailed drawers, wood is walnut Ready to place
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish Baroque chest of drawers is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Featuring a gently curved front, it is constructed from solid wood and showcas...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest is raised on a carved plinth that rests on cabriole feet, and features four drawers ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique Pedestal Cabinet Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mahogany pedestal cabinet, dating back to around the 1840s, is a stunning example of craftsmanship and elegance from the period. The cabinet features intricate carvings ...
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1840s Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 92 x 61 cm Description: Extraordinarily smal...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With an overhanging scalloped edge top, three shaped drawers with brass hardware, on scroll shaped feet.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 dart, faces, central shield and more, all resting on lion's feet. Drawers function...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, circa 1760
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18th century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, c. 1760 Dry walnut, Original Pulls, later Escutcheons H: 32 D: 24 W: 50 in.
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Late Baroque chest of drawers from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Carefully hand-scraped to its original color. Fine proportions, nicely shaped legs. The top draw...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Large Venetian canterano in briarwood, late 17th - early 18th century
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Vicenza, IT
Imposant canterano vénitien de grandes dimensions, réalisé entre la fin du XVIIe et le début du XVIIIe siècle, probablement destiné à un palais ou à une demeure noble.Avec son imposa...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood, Olive, Fir

Fine 18th Century Venetian Fruitwood Commodes
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of 18th century Venetian fruitwood commodes with three long drawers. Measures: 132 x 88 x 62 cm. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly walnut black lacquer refinished commode chest of drawers with a scalloped top and corners, two small drawers and three big drawers, cut-out and finely carved skirts with fl...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th c. Provencal Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface. The shaped top with molded edge over three large paneled and shaped drawers retaining gold r...
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1730s French Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Poplar

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century black color varnish refinished chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt and legs, three drawers, and period-appropriate drawing board and metal hardware. It...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Half Dresser Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black Lacquer refinished Half Dresser in Very Light Walnut Wood with Carvings, Cut-out Vegetal Sails, Bombeé Legs, and Gold Hardware, One Large Drawer and Two Smaller Drawers Height...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with four drawers, resting on simple bracket feet. Its warm brown finish is accented wi...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Magnificent Baroque chest of drawers crafted in South Germany around the mid-18th century. The piece features a beautifully curved façade with walnut veneer in finely matched marquet...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century baroque chest of drawers comes from Switzerland. It dates back to around 1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern...
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1760s Swiss Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and turned feet. This 19th-century Swedish Baroque st...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century portuguese black color varnish refinished chest of drawers showcases exquisite craftsmanship and brass fittings, reflecting the elegance of the period. It features ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 19th century Made of various types of wood, with three large drawers. Box domed at the front and sides. Hardware and applications in gold...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been lightly scraped exposing the natural wood beneath and highlighting the details of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Spanish Carved Pine Tuscan Six Drawers Chiiffonier with Locks
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine, called "mobila", the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers with solid pine, raised on a plinth b...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Baroque Walnut Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Baroque walnut commode featuring three spacious drawers and compressed ball feet. The gently curved serpentine front is adorned with ornate, asymmetrical fittings. Rounded cr...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Burl Walnut Four Drawer Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning German Baroque Commode with serpentine front in burled walnut and elevated with hand-applied gilding that accentuates its sculptural lines. This grand architectural chest fe...
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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1890s Venetian Baroque Cabinet Chest of drawers console Handcarved Walnut Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important precious 19th century Venetian Baroque low dresser console, hand-carved walnut, and burl walnut inlaid All solid wood including bottom of the drawers and back Measure in ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Italian Burlwood Combe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite chest showcases the iconic curvaceous bombe silhouette, typical of Italian craftsmanship during the period. Crafted from rich burlwood, the surface displays mesmerizin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

18th Century Baroque Commode, Germany 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque commode, Germany 1750-1760, walnut veneer with boxwood marquetry. Three drawer body with rectangular outline o...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood

Baroque Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Braunschweig C. 1730
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Baroque chest of drawers with architectural characteristics. Walnut veneer with light marquetry on front, top and sides. Serpentine front with 3 drawers. Original fittings. ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

17th Century Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 17th-century Italian commode exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of Baroque furniture design. Made from richly grained walnut woo...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of four drawers with brass pulls. Later professionally applied, the layers of white (wi...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Jim Peed, and Johan Hugo Fürloh. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,231 and tops out at $158,000 while the average work can sell for $6,786.