Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

An exceptional antique George I yew wood and laburnum oyster veneered bachelor's chest dating to circa 1730, displaying extraordinary craftsmanship, magnificent contrasting timbers a...

Architectural and decorative Swedish Baroque chest of drawers in pine with a shaped front and blue-painted surface with a fine patina. The chest has a profiled, shaped top and three...

“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...

Large French Régence bow front chest of drawers, c. 1740–1760. This decorative chest features a beautiful grey-blue painted finish and a faux marble top with a moulded edge, adding ...

Munich Baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany (Munich) Walnut, etc. Baroque, c. 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 116 x 60 cm Description: A South German Baroque chest of drawer...

antique 18th century Venetian country dresser with 4 drawers in larch, restored and wax polished. Chest of drawers from a Venetian country villa on the Brenta Riviera. Excellent cons...

A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...

A fine & rare high quality antique George II burl elm chest of drawers, English, circa 1750. This early chest is made of the finest burl elm, with a quartered top and having a steppe...

A Very Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Chest, Having Very Well Figured Top With Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Short And Three Long Dra...

A Very Good Quality George III Period, 18th Century, Mahogany Chest, Retaining Rich Colour Throughout, With Exceptionally Well Figured Top Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers, Reta...

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730. Fine quality Swedish commode circa 1730. Beautiful natural colour which has taken nearly 300 years to develop.  S...

Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long...

This is perhaps one of our favorite pieces and one of the most sophisticated and uniquely finished chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame m...

German Baroque chest of three drawers, mid-18th century, walnut veneer and marquetry panels, semi-gloss finish, serpentine front. Brass fittings. Working locks and key. Beautifully r...

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a carved skirt and cabriolet feet. Note the rich patina of the dark ...

Queen Anne bonnet top highboy, Northeast, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts 18th century, cherry wood constructed in two parts. Bonnet top with flame-carved finials set on f...

A beautiful 18th-century Louis XV commode featuring a softly bleached finish that enhances the natural character and rich grain of the wood. Designed with three spacious drawers, ele...

a rare and fine 18th Century example of Bermudian British Colonial furniture characteristic of 17th-century European craftsmanship featuring five long drawers with raised geometric paneled fronts and teardrop pulls all raised on sturdy block feet Made in the style of English Jacobean furniture. Bermudian craftsmen made a variety of furniture out of imported Mahogany and local Bermuda cedar...

Antique English Georgian mahogany diminutive chest of drawers A small-scale George II chest of drawers. Dating circa 1750 Comprised of four long graduating drawers with origi...

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 ...

This German Baroque chest of drawers, crafted circa 1750, showcases the bold curves and refined craftsmanship characteristic of 18th-century European furniture. The piece features a...

Diminutive Antique English George II Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1750 A neatly proportioned chest of drawers dating from the Mid 18th Century. Featuring four long graduating drawers...

Beautiful 19th-century French Louis Philippe walnut commode featuring rich walnut veneer with dramatic bookmatched grain and a handsome gray marble top. Its clean, elegant lines and ...

Baroque chest of drawers. Richly carved serpentine front and curvaceous top. Oak beautifully veneered with walnut. Brass moldings between each drawer. Denmark, circa 1730-1740.

The upper part with cavetto frieze over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, set between fluted canted corners; the lower part with a brushing slide set over three gradu...

Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts. St...

A fine and unusually well-preserved Boston Queen Anne highboy, circa 1760–1770, crafted in richly figured mahogany. The elegant bonnet top surmounts a case fitted with finely graduat...

A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette. The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...

A fine and rare 18th Century serpentine burr walnut Bavarian commode, Circa 1760 in date. This beautiful burr walnut commode is decoratively crossbanded in long grain walnut with fo...

having a rectangular top with a molded edge and rounded front corners, the case housing two drawers with bronze pulls, the corners of the case with raised panels the bottom with a sh...

This original 18th century baroque chest of drawers comes from Switzerland. It dates back to around 1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern...

A quietly noble 18th-century Danish Baroque chest of drawers, crafted in warm walnut and shaped by the soft, tidal movement of a serpentine front. Its presence is understated yet end...

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode 18th-century Italian walnut commode with a distinctive architectural form and warm, richly figured walnut surface. The case has a broad, slightly...

18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a serpentine and beveled edge aro...

A three-drawer commode made of light softwood with a distinct serpentine front. The piece features a triple-curved shape and a matching shaped top. The drawer fronts are divided into...

A very rare Italian chest of 3 drawers in fruitwood. Unusual front leg and foot embellishments, circa 1750. Heavy brass drop handles. Early brass keyhole escutcheons. Overall, a real...

This important antique fruitwood commode was crafted in Nimes, Southern France circa 1750. The bombe chest on all sides, stands on cabriole l...

A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour And Patina Throughout, The Well Figured Top Over Brushing Slide And Four Graduated ...

With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...

Exceptional and Very Rare Pair of Mid 18th-Century George III Period Flamed Mahogany Tray-Top Bedside Commodes An exceptional and very rare matching pair of mid 18th century Georg...

This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer commode has a pretty kingwood and maple root veneer with rosewood details on a pine wood frame. The Baroque chest comes with original bronze fittings. Additionally it has a brown-reddish marble top. This is an exquisite piece with a beautiful veneer pattern...

Fine George II walnut chest on chest dating to circa 1740 The upper section features two short drawers above three graduated long drawers Lower chest fitted with two further graduate...

Italian Baroque chest of drawers with four drawers and a faceted front. The dynamically shaped hardware is made of brass. The front is finished in an ochre-yellow tone, while the top...

This French Louis XIV style Commode is nicely carved in the wood with beautiful thick iron handles. It is walnut wood and has been refinished.

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

Baroque chest of drawers featuring a gently curved serpentine front and compressed bun feet. It offers four drawers adorned with large, asymmetrical fire-gilt bronze mounts. Veneered...

An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest, Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Patina Throughout, Alongside Bold Original...

This Louis XV commode embodies the graceful curves and ornate detailing characteristic of the mid-18th century French style. Crafted in richly toned walnut, the piece features a bomb...

Neoclassical commode hand-made in South Tyrol in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and fruitwood inlaid veneer and marquetry. This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece o...

19th century Scandinavian painted baroque chest of drawers Fine quality solid oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. The chest has 4-drawer and the ...

Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedr...

SHIPPING THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Please be aware that we...

This refined chest of drawers dates to the mid–late 18th century and originates from the Emilia region in northern Italy, an area renowned for its sophisticated cabinetmaking traditi...

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...

A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...

This handsome antique commode tombeau was crafted in Bordeaux circa 1760 and displays the sculptural proportions associated with 18th-century Bordelaise furniture. Built of richly gr...

A charming French 18th century Louis XV commode crafted from solid walnut with a beautifully bleached finish that highlights the natural grain. Featuring graceful serpentine lines, t...

Period 18th Century American Made Boston High Chest – Item 62360EC This impressive period 18th-century American high chest is a distinguished example of early American furniture in ...

Rectangular top with molded edge over two over three drawers with original pierced brass handles. Bracket feet.

This magnificent Louis XVI Commode is made of fruitwood with a ste-Anne marble top.