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Mid-Century Modern Italian Chest of Drawers, Oak, 1970s, 3 Chests Sold Per Unit
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian chest of drawers, oak, 1970s - Sold per unit. 3 chest of drawers
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric

Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Regain 'Chapo' Chest of Drawers, Storage Unit 3 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Regain ( Chapo ) Commode - meuble de rangement 3 tiroirs 1975 L 91 x p 51 x h 60 cm Orme
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Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Regency Chic "Aloha" Chest of Drawers by Dixie - 3 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of the Regency "Aloha" Chest of Drawers by Dixie, blending classic elegance with
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20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers its been restored and repainted with
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Berlin Iron

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers . Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers . Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Large Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. they have been
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome period Welsh oak 3/4 chest of drawers. The vivid oak grain and intact cockbeading around
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Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 47.5 in D 21.25 in
Louis xvi chest of drawers 3 patina drawers with different shapes and colors
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty Louis XVI chest of drawers from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers, beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Halle, DE
Military Medical Chest or cabinet, presumably east-european, with locking-door and 3 drawers
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Metal

Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
H 15.75 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Modern Chest of 3 Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chelby Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers chelby with solid wood structure upholstered and covered with genuine Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chelby Chest of Drawers
Chelby Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs The chest
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Pietro Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Tarius Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tarius with wooden structure with solid walnut veneer in matte finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tarius Chest of Drawers
Tarius Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rococo Blue Painted Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hardware. This Rococo style chest or drawers is from the mid 1800-hundres. The simplicity of the
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Antique 1850s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of 3 Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft gray paint adds a romantic touch to this serpentine oak chest of drawers. While the paint
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood, Oak

18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Italian Louis XVI grey hand painted chest of drawers with brass handles. This
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Miniature Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany miniature chest of 3 drawers having a quality
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

3 Fabulous 20th Century Japanese style Stacking Tansu Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
3 fabulous 20th-century Japanese-style stacking Tansu chests of drawers. Each section can be used
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Mid-20th Century American Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Walnut Case with black matte lacquered aluminium base and with solid walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
Walnut Case Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 30.71 in
Sarreid Hollywood Regency Campaign Brass Clad Compact Chest of 3 Drawers Stand
By Sarreid Ltd., Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sarreid Hollywood Regency Campaign Brass Clad Compact Chest of 3 Drawers Stand,,, Black lacquer
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Satinwood Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction of an Art Deco Chest. Bookmatched Satinwood Veneers with Mahogany Center Oval
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Satinwood Deco Chest of Drawers
Satinwood Deco Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 48 in D 21 in
Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
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Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Hollywood Regency Campaign Brass Clad Compact Chest of 3 Drawers Stand
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sarreid Hollywood Regency campaign brass clad compact chest of 3 drawers stand large nightstand end
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers is in home ready condition. c1790 H37 1/4" W38" D18 3/4" H94cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 37.008 in W 37.795 in D 18.898 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.75 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging rectangular top with two bands
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.75 in W 37 in D 20 in
Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental burl elm 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a serpentine shaped over hanging
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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
H 38.98 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century rare chest of drawers in vinhático (mahogany from the Madeira Island) with excellent
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 52.37 in
French 1840s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Three Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of a mid 19th Century France Biedermeier 3 drawer chest of drawers
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Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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3 Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 3 chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all 3 chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 30382 antique and vintage 3 chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 790 modern editions to choose from as well. 3 chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 3 chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson each produced beautiful 3 chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are 3 Chest Of Drawers?

3 chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $989,645.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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 3 Chest Of Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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