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Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers in Polychromed Wood in Blue Tones with Iron Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of drawers in Polychromed wood in blue tones with iron handles.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Polychromed Italian Neoclassical Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top depicting a putti
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
beautifully aged heavily distressed polychrome painted finish. Fitted with six dovetailed drawers, rising on
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights. We have
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Decorated Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century Italian neoclassical polychrome decorated commode. Features three large drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Italian Piranesi Topographical Polychromed Marble Top Commode
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Italian Piranesi topographical Polychromed marble top commode. Painted with various views of
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Madurese Polychrome Three-Drawer Dresser with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Venetian Bombe Commode Polychromed and Painted
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Chest features two generously sized drawers, each adorned with brass hardware, and exudes a perfect
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Style Polychrome, Gilt &Marble Commode by Kozak Studios 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French Provincial style commode by Kosak Studios offers shaped and beveled marble top over paint decorated case with single drawer over double lattice door cabinet having f...
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian Polychrome Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Italian polychrome three drawer ivory commode with coral and jade painted detail and faux marble
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 18th century, case with pale blue paint with ebonized moldings and mustard, terracotta, and dark blue painted panels, bronze escutcheons, tenoned and dovetailed construction.
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century painted polychrome Venetian 3 drawer commode with shaped sides. Lovely pale pink and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers – Elegant, Architectural, Refined This striking Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Extraordinary Polychrome Paint Decorated Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most beautiful multi-colored paint decorated bombe commodes we have had in years. The colors are vibrant and have just the amount of wear and signs of age and use ...
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Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

An Italian Polychrome-Painted & Faux-Marble Top Neoclassic Commode, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Italian Polychrome Faux-Marble Top Neoclassic Commode 18th Century The faux-marble top above
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical wooden two-drawer commodes made in the 19th Century with polychrome
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Turquoise Lacquered Commodes with Natural Coquina Stone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fitted with two 40 inch wide x 8-inch high drawers, raised on slight cabriole legs, lacquered in a
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Limestone, Metal

Intricate and Beautiful antique hand-painted Small Commode in Rococo manner
Located in Leesburg, VA
A 19th century small chest-of-drawers, intricately hand-painted with lovely floral compositions set
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
graceful design with exquisite polychrome-painted details, this piece is a true testament to the refined
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

carved curved chest of drawers 18th century louis xv polychrome
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Magnificent small curved and sculpted chest of drawers louis xv 18th century in patinated oak
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

English Georgian Mahogany Polychrome Painted Chest on Chest
Located in Macclesfield, GB
additional early 19th century polychrome painting. The chest is painted with delicate floral swags throughout
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century French Polychrome Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare 18th century French Serpentine commode in polychrome paint. This shapely commode has a
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century French Polychrome Commode
18th Century French Polychrome Commode
H 32 in W 48.4 in D 24.6 in
18th Century Venetian Polychrome Concave Block Front Commode Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawers and two secret and canted side doors opening to reveal ten polychromed cubby drawers, embellished
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18c. Polychrome Genovese Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
a blue faux marble top over four tiers of drawers, the top tier having two drawers, all over simple
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

18c. Polychrome Genovese Commode
18c. Polychrome Genovese Commode
H 39 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
Rare Pair of Important 18th Century Venetian Polychrome Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of Important 18th century Venetian polychrome commodes, retaining their original subtle
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Penwork & polychrome-decorated walnut commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian baroque penwork and polychrome-decorated walnut commode, the top over three line-inlaid
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI Polychrome Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of 18th century neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI polychrome commodes, with faux marble
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI Polychrome Commodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of 18th century neoclassical Luccan Louis XVI polychrome commodini, each with a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Y A Pair of Polychrome Decorated Satinwood Demi-Lune Commodes, 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Y A PAIR OF POLYCHROME DECORATED SATINWOOD DEMI-LUNE COMMODES20TH CENTURY, IN THE GEORGE III
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Y A Pair of Satinwood, Kingwood and Polychrome Painted Bow Front Commodes
Located in Lincoln, GB
Y A PAIR OF SATINWOOD, KINGWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED BOW FRONT COMMODESFIRST HALF 19TH
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

18th Century Venetian Four-Drawer Polychrome Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Venetian four-drawer polychrome commode, the serpentine top above a conforming base
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Italian Lowboy Chinoiserie Polychrome Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Italian lowboy chinoiserie polychrome commode with two functioning drawers, the top
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Spanish Colonial painted and polychrome-decorated commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial painted and polychrome-decorated commode with liver marble top above two long
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Central American Commodes and Chests of...

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Marble

George III Polychrome-Decorated Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in London, Middlesex
borders, each door enclosing three blue paper-lined drawers, on later square feet. The features of the
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Antique 1770s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Satinwood & Polychrome Demi-Lune Commode, late 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Y A SATINWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED DEMI-LUNE COMMODEIN GEORGE III STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY 96cm
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Polychrome Cassetone Piccolo, Lowboy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly rare 18th century Venetian Rococo chinoiserie polychrome Cassetone Piccolo (Lowboy), a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Commode by De Coene Freres Black Piano Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Belgian commode / little sideboard by De Coene Frères. Two doors with key lock and three drawers
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

21st Century Multi-Drawer Dark Brown Mezquite Bargueño or Cabinet
By Esteban Chapital
Located in OAXACA, OAXACA
Mezquite multi-drawer bargueño or cabinet with six drawers, natural wax finish and original colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Small Flap-Commode by De Coene Freres Black Lacquered Belgian Art Deco 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Belgian commode / little sideboard by De Coene Frères. One meter wide. Front door / flap with key lock. High gloss black piano lacquer. Nickeled metal fittings and sabots. Al...
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Spanish Polychrome Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Polychrome Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers and Bronze Handles
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Faux Painted Polychromed Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chest of three drawers, of pine, having a rectangular molded faux painted top, on polychromed case
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Faux Painted Polychromed Chest of Drawers
Faux Painted Polychromed Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 40.5 in D 14.25 in
Art Deco Style Polychromed Mirrored Chest of Drawers Commode Night Stand
Located in Manhasset, NY
A beautiful polychromed chest of drawers in the Art Deco style, decorated with reverse-paint mirror
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Venetian Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Painted Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
front decorated with metal handles. The colorful polychrome chest of drawers is hand painted on the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

French Chest of Drawers/Commode 19th Century Polychromed, Louis XV Style
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and beautiful chest that is polychromed in French gray-green hue. Faux Painted in artful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century, Italian Polychrome Lacquered Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
elegant chest of drawers was made in Genoa, northern Italy, around the middle of the 18th century. This
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Polychromed Pine Chest
Located in Bronx, NY
Italian Polychromed Pine Chest, 19th century and later, the serpentine top with molded edge above a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Italian Polychromed Pine Chest
H 33.5 in W 43 in D 22.25 in
Polychromed Italian Neoclassical Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top depicting a putti
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Polychromed Italian Neoclassical-Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top depicting a putti
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Polychromed Italian Neoclassical-Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shades of pale green painted on this 19th century chest. The top depicting a putti amidst
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Tibetan Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Collection #: BTD010 Keywords: Chest, chest of drawers, dresser, cabinet
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Painted Tibetan Chest
19th Century Painted Tibetan Chest
H 39 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
French Regency-Style Polychromed, Parcel Gilt and Marble-Top Commode
Located in Houston, TX
fitted with three graduated drawers, each with Floral carved and gilded details, the sides with lattice
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Polychrome Italian Commodini
Located in Dallas, TX
an Italian painted small two drawer chest / commodini
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Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Polychrome Italian Commodini
18th Century Polychrome Italian Commodini
H 31.25 in W 24.25 in D 13.75 in
19th Century German Serpentine Painted Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century German serpentine front polychrome painted chest having three drawers, each with a
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

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Polychrome Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of polychrome chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct polychrome chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of polychrome chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of polychrome chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Louis XV and Art Deco polychrome chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Esteban Chapital each produced beautiful polychrome chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Polychrome Chest Of Drawers?

Polychrome chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $634 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

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 Polychrome Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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