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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
Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-drawer chest in Italian Rococo style, made of linden and oak wood, handcrafted, polychromed in green with gold leaf edges, and topped with rosso sardo marble, with bronze handles...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.
Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.

Rococo Style Handcrafted Two-Drawer Chest, Italy, 19th Century.

$4,100
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and Kingwood parquetry with shaped exceptional origi...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Padouk

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

$27,206 Sale Price
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18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This small and elegant chest of drawers was made in Genoa, northern Italy, around the middle of the eighteenth century. This model of dresser is inspired by the models that spread in France in the Louis XV period and to which all the cabinet makers were immediately inspired. It consists of four drawers, of which two smaller upper. It has a wooden structure entirely lacquered in light ocre decorated with floral and foliate decorations and compositions of still life of fruit in shades of red. The handles and mouthpieces of the locks are in finely chiseled burnished bronze, typical of the Louis XV era. The molded top is in Rosso Francia marble, a marble from abroad that at the time was very precious and expensive. The dresser has the front and the sides moved by the move line, legs thin and slightly curved. The front legs are embellished with burnished bronze chiseled tips shaped like acanthus leaf. This piece of furniture is quite rare because of its small size that make it easy to fit into any environment. Very decorative due to its sinuous lines and its fine decoration, it is suitable both next to antique furniture...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

$30,429 Sale Price
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French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant Louis XV-style commode is an exceptional example of 18th-century-inspired craftsmanship. Constructed from fine wood, likely mahogany, it features a luxurious white marbl...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo

$15,452
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers

$11,292
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Small Italian (Venice area) Rococo style Serpentine shaped commode, Walnut with thick Radica Veneer and inlay with deep, rich color. Two drawers with ornate, heavy cast brass pulls. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode

$7,500
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of drawers. Restorations.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

$9,800

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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