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Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The antique white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, i...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied white...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Oak Rococo Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet. This chest has been restored, case is sturdy an...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of vibrant flowers, centered on ochre yellow surroun...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo bow front commode with two small drawers on top and two large drawers below. Base has decorative scroll design and cabriolet legs. Original ornate brass hardware, fo...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Large Louis XV Serpentine Shape Period Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
A Rococo commode or chest with very fine original mercury fire gilt mounts. Nice faded cognac color. Simple clean lines and design. Marble top probably original and hand hewn (see r...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Gentlemen s Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (probably Dutch, circa 1750) Rococo gilt bronze trimmed mahogany and fruitwood 2 drawer commode with parquetry and marquetry inlaid design. Antique condition, warped and...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

19th Century Hand Painted Venetian Rococo Style Petite Commodes Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted petite nightstands you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Fantastic pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine commodes with the original cream decoration and gilt highlights. By Dom Jose. The serpentine front flanked by shaped corners and above o...
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1760s Portuguese Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features panels on each drawer, carved skirt, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional new p...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe commodes featuring a display of burr walnut boxwood and kingwood. These commodes have green and white veined marbles and are finished with their ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic Italian bombe Rococo sideboard buffet showcases the dramatic curves, ornate decoration, and timeless elegance associated with the Rococo period. The serpentine bombe f...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Wood

18th Century Period Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Rococo serpentine front commode with three removal drawers on the top. Featuring original brass hardware with a stamp on the back, a sign of quality furniture, Stockholm ma...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Neo-Classic Ivory Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) Ivory with green undertones painted monumental commode with gold gilt carved trim on sides and 2 drawers under a ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved apron and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the first quarter of the 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Rococo Large Oak Chest of Drawers Painted Yellow, Denmark, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Large rococo oak chest of 4 drawers with serpentine front resting on cabriolet feet. The four drawers each have 2 brass pulls and key ho...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak, Paint

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique 18th Century Danish Chest on Chest with serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Upper chest has two large drawers and lower chest has one. Older brass hardware and iron...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive carved legs (notice the hoof base). It has been given an exceptional new professio...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers. Crafted in oak wood and later professional painted in a light ocher yellow with a lovely patina. Denmark 1750-1760
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top drawer has three compartments. Commode top front and sides are contoured. Apron and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th-Century Louis XV Italian Roman Inlaid Rosewood Prie-Dieu This Roman prie-dieu is made in two parts. A geometric inlay is visible on the top of the prie-dieu, beneath which lies...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with dramatic curves, handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet. This tall commode has been given an exceptional new ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
A good clean chest with a serpentine top with banded edge over three conforming drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Nice brown patina. Cabriole legs.
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

pair of Italian 18th century Rococo Period Walnut and Fruitwood commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of Italian early 18th century Rococo Period Burl Walnut, Fruitwood and Bronze commodes. Each impressive three drawer chest displays an exaggerated...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Venetian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With paneled and crossbanded serpentine top over two drawers with oval brass handles, raised on carved cabriole legs.
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1780s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base. The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 18th Century Régence Commode
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian régence two-drawer marquetry commode. Top in solid walnut, bottom section veneered in walnut. Fronts inlaid with geometric motif borders. Standing on saber legs ending in f...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Pine

18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo Stockholm piece, made by Ludwig Neijber the Elder. The commode is veneered in amaranth, jacaranda, and plum wood. The fittings and rocaille decorations are fire-gilded. The ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Jacaranda

Pair Of Large Venetian Rococo Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair of commodes in remarkably good condition. With serpentine rectangular top with book matched veneer over two conforming drawers with cast brass rocaille handles, raised on...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Sicilian Rococo Olivewood Commodini
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine bombe form with inset marble top over two drawers raised on cabriole legs. Brass handles. Very cute table.
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1770s Sicilian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode in thes style of Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Style of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener Date: Late 19th Century Dimension: 39(H) x 62(W) x 24(D) inches Inspired by Charles Cressent, this darling rosewood commode showcases the increasingly favored theme of hilarious monkey antics. Named "commode aux enfants balançant un singe," the style is beloved by many. One is showcased in the Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor, and another located within the Linsky Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; two reside in the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, and another is part of the collection at the Louvre. Singerie — from the French for "Monkey Trick" — is a genre of art in which monkeys are depicted apeing human behaviour. Adorned with cast gilt bronze, the commode features a delightful scene on its front and sides where two children playfully swing a monkey on a rope amidst a lavish display of cast acanthus leaves. The central monkey ornament...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Monumental Rare Period 1770s era Italian Inlaid Olivewood and Walnut Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental rare period 1770s Italian commode is a masterful example of 18th-century craftsmanship, blending olivewood and walnut in intricate inlay work to create a timeless hei...
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1770s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare Italian Sicilian Red Scarlet and Polychromed Rococo Style Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare Italian Sicilian red scarlet and polychromed Rococo style commode 19th century. The shaped top over three graduated drawers above a sh...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

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 decorative carvings, namely classicizing l...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

18th Century Period Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further drawers. This piece has been re-painted.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Altona Rococo Chest of Drawers, by Irwin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique English style altona chest of drawers made by Irwin. Features gilded gold accents with Burl and walnut throughout the surfaces.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo commode in It's original colour. ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French 18th Century Rococo Painted Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual painted bombe commode with two drawers. Exuberant form with faux marbleized top, carved decoration and very unusual floral carved drawer pulls. Paint probably of later date. ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Paint Decorated Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Italianate design bombe chest in a speckled finish in black and red on pale tan. With carved neoclassical motifs- swags on the drawers, bows and ovals in between, and complementar...
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20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for any setting whether it be a traditional design space or wabi sabi look. Thank you for stopping by Crystal Nichols...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An important and richly decorated Italian ormolu-mounted and lacquered cabinet, ca. 1930. The cabinet structural frame is in hardwood, darkened by painting. The bombé case has its s...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional 18th century Rococo chest of drawers with beautifully carved serpentine drawers, handsome carved cabriole legs and ori...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy French Rococo lines. With two roomy drawers, this piece is...
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular shaped top, with softly-rounded corners and serpenti...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest Early 18th Century Transitional
Located in London, by appointment only
An 18th century Flemish marquetry vitrine on chest, the shaped crest centred by a finial above two glazed doors opening to a shelved cupboard, the vitrine sits on a serpentine chest ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner. Both are fitted with three drawers and brass hardware wi...
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20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers
Located in IT
Inlaid and Veneered Chest ofDrawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century This elegant chest of drawers was made in Piedmont inthe second half of the 18th century. Veneered in walnut wood, i...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann
By Mathias Ortmann
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very charming and small Danish parcel-gilt walnut and burr-walnut commode by Mathias Ortmann, mid-18th century. The shaped veneered top above moulded frieze with punched ground inc...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

Important Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood Commode by Pierre Migeon
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important Louis XV inlaid kingwood commode by Pierre II Migeon, circa 1745, having original shaped and molded Porto marble top over two drawers having high style rocaille inlay and o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The Chest of drawers has wonderful curvaceous and beautiful Shaped legs. The Chest ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Large Blue Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt and feet. The newer, professionally applied and l...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century mahogany chest having well figured top over dressing slide and four long drawers with replacement rococo design brass swan neck handles raised on ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Italian Rococo Floral Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in cream and blue with scrolls, flowers and butterflies - solid pine wood construction ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood, Paint

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

Find a broad range of unique Rococo 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, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Italy 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 Irwin Furniture, Lam Lee Group, Mathias Ortmann, and Modenese Gastone. 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 $808 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $5,861.

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