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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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
Category

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

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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

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

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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

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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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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

Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
H 12.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 34 in W 41 in D 20 in
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 32 in W 43 in D 21 in
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 32 in W 37 in D 21 in
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 32 in W 41 in D 20 in
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
clothes. The first drawer also features a lock. The distinctive feature of this chest of drawers is the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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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
Mirrored Diamond Front 3-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Single mirrored 3-drawer chest with diamond front accent on the center drawer, and black satin
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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...

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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
French Style 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Bronze and Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
French Style 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Bronze and Marquetry Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Low Midcentury Walnut 3-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Kensington, MD
offer this walnut compact & low MCM chest of drawers. Graduated drawers with a central knob on each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1970s Spanish Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven wicker 3-drawer chest.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker

1970s Spanish Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chest
1970s Spanish Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chest
H 27.56 in W 44.49 in D 18.9 in
Custom Mirrored Neoclassical Style 3-Drawer Chest
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom mirrored three drawer chest with faceted crystal drawer pulls. Designed by
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Crystal

Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small captivating brass over wood small chest having 3 drawers and nailhead decoration with
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau Three drawer bureau based on an 18th Century
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Bleached Pine 3 Drawer French Chest
Located in Houston, TX
chest. Each drawer tells a story of craftsmanship and history. The weathered finish adds character
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand/3 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest Offered is a vintage Georgian Mahogany
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Vintage 1980s North American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top Width 84 cm / 33.1" Depth: 48cm / 18.9" Height: 80cm
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Plush Burled Walnut Art Deco 3-Deep Drawered Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
This 3-drawer chest features drop-dead gorgeous burled walnut on its front. Nicely sized with deep
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

1980s Spanish 3-Drawer Wood Veneer Chest Console Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish 3-drawer wood veneer chest console table.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Super finish Black
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top Width 86 cm / 33.9"" Depth: 47cm / 18.5
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper American Midcentury 3-Drawer Black and Gilt Chest
By Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury chest of drawers painted in black, with 3-drawers with raised gold painted
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown This is a delightful and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1970s Spanish Hand Woven Lace Wicker 3-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker 3-drawer commode chest.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker

French Early 20th C. Wooden 3-Drawer Chest in Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood commode from the early 20th century. This antique chest of drawers from
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Ebony Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible color and size on this 19th century Regency ebony inlaid fiddleback mahogany 3 drawer
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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

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Mahogany

Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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3 Drawer Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 3 drawer chest drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 3 drawer chest drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 4885 antique and vintage 3 drawer chest drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 163 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 3 drawer chest drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Louis XVI 3 drawer chest drawers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 3 drawer chest drawers over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and Anna Castelli Ferrieri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 3 Drawer Chest Drawers?

Prices for 3 drawer chest drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 3 drawer chest drawers begin at $50 and can go as high as $149,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,996.

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 Drawer Chest 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 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 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 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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