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 Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century bleached walnut serpentine commode. Three-drawer Italian commode. Constructed in walnut. Mortise and tenon joints and dovertailed drawers.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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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1870s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Vintage Italian Wood Painted Nightstand, circa 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous nightstand with painted floral pattern in creams, reds and blues. This table is a very versatile piece that can be used as a side table in a living room, foyer or next to a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Swedish Blue Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish bombé-shaped rococo chest of drawers with a curved front and sides.
The chest of drawers has three spacious drawers, all with their original gilded bronze fittings.
B...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
North Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular shaped top over three drawers. Toupie feet. Overall nice figured veneers. Excellent restored condition.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite 19th century Rococo secretary in mahogany with bombe front & sides, with floral & foliate inlays in tulipwood, kingwood & satinwood on the top, front panels of the drawe...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Mahogany
Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features an inset pink rouge marble top, gold gilt trim, hand polychrome painted flower...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Exceptional 18th Century Rococo Giltwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Rococo giltwood console with conforming molded edge marble top and extensive scrollwork decoration on the apron, cabriole legs, and X form stretchers. Probably German and ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th century inlaid walnut Rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790.
Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode with the typical bombe shape of bulging out in the middle and curving in at the base...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Blue Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-80
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.
It has been given an exceptional new profession...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three Drawer Rococo Modern Bombay Chest With Marble Top
Located in Trenton, NJ
This modern Rococo-style three-drawer Bombay chest with a marble top is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship. Its graceful curves, ornate details, and luxurious materials make...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombe Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique hand-painted Italian Rococo bombe shaped three drawer commode, Venice, circa 1820.
This very finely antique Venetian with a golden ...
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1820s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
19th Century North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Taste
Located in Benington, Herts
A Highly Interesting Mid 19th Century North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Manner
Clearly inspired by French Louis XV forms, this...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts with handsome original bronze hardwares and shaped top, handsome original ...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
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
Materials
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
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Lacquer
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by hand in Swedish solid pine around 1770. It has c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and beautifully done. The piece depicts birds, ribbons and instruments as well as floral swags. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo painted commode Chest. Painted With Ochre Ground And Floral And Foliate Sprays, Serpentine Top And Conforming Chest Of Three Drawers. Chest sits ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Antique Italian Burlwood Bombe Commodes Ormolu Green Marble
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of late 19th century antique Italian bombe shaped Rococo ormolu & marble topped commodes, circa 1890.
Each commode having a serpentine shaped Verde Antico (varigated gree...
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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large Green Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional new professional seafoam green layered pain...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Florentine Wood Chest Nightstand, circa 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous three drawer Florentine nightstand with orange/rust colored banded drawers, as well as gold gilded accents and cabriole legs, marked Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold
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 and...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Black Painted Rococo Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely rococo pine chest of drawers has elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style with gently curved serpentine front and a carved element along the skirt.
Restored, l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Pine
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front.
Three drawers open to storage.
Repainted in soft blue.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode.
By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli.
Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Rococo Walnut Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
French walnut rococo four drawer commode with carved panels and skirt, resting on carved feet.
Large brass pulls and key French walnut rococo four drawer commode with carved panels a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the elegance of the 18th century with this extraordinary Italian hand-painted bombe commode, a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistry from the third quarter of the ...
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1770s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Portuguese Rococo Style Ebonized Three-Drawer Chest, 2nd Available
By Quatrain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Portuguese Rococo Ebonized three-drawer chest, 2nd Available
Cabinet made by Quatrain Furniture Company
Each of one generous proportions in the Portuguese Rococo style fitted w...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Petite Italian bombe nightstand, circa 1940s. A serpentine form made from walnut a with lattice inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawers, long cabriole leg...
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1940s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
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
Materials
Walnut
Blue Painted Large Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional new professional b...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.
Exquisite antique Danish four drawer dresser hand crafted in solid white oak made in Denmark in the late 1700s.
Serpentine dr...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Italian walnut rococo chest of two drawers resting on raised cabriolet legs.
Simple carving outlines the large brass pulls and key escutcheons on each drawer in addition to the...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue laye...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Marble
Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe-form Two-Drawer Olivewood Chests/Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe-form body with similar stringing and crossbanding; fitted with two long drawers having...
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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
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
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Blue Pained Rococo Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the striking blue painted finish that draws one to this handsome large oak chest of drawers. Later professionally painted in blue and teal shades...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
19th Century Pair of Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exceptionally fine pair of Italian Rococo style walnut bombe commodes. The shaped top is crossbanded in walnut above an inclined frieze with central drawer and bombe case ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
Extremely Rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th Century, Venice
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Extremely rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th century, Venice
Chamber pot lift-top bedside commode with polychrome painted decoration. This beautiful furniture has a lif...
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1690s Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stunning 18th C. Italian Rococo Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th C. Italian Rococo bombe commode with marble top, walnut with burr veneer, finely crafted and highly ornate gilded metal mounts, escutcheons a...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Padouk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950.
Good quality French bombe shaped commode in the rococo taste. 3 drawers fitted with ornate handles and key plates. Parquet ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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.