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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
French, 19th Century
paneled in various woods, with three drawers.
Bulged box on the front and sides.
Applications in golden bronze.
Marble top.
Sign...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers: Vintage Elegance Reimagined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exceptional beauty of our mid-century chest of drawers, masterfully crafted from mahogany wood. This striking pair of 1960s vintage chests has been completely restored a...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Handsome Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. Sweet bun feet complete the look. The brass keyholes are original although there are no ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Bellagio Bedside Table, Made of Ash Wood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Bedside table made of ash wood with 2 shelves covered in wood, glass or stone onrequest.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
English Military Campaign Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.
Reference: 8365
Dimensions
38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
43.5 inches (110 cms) High
Category
19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
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 crossbanded figured mahogany top above 3 mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original turned kn...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted and decorated chests of drawers.
Naively decorated with Japanese garden scenes.
Each chest having two short drawers over two long, all original handles, raised on...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
70s dresser with mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, side lights (not serviced) in exotic wood veneer.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top. Nice proportions with classic...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Wooden Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Drawers with Flower Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Drawers with Flower Decorations
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2010s Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Biedermeier walnut tall chest with ebonized detail. Exceptional quality! Circa 1820.
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Dresser with 2 Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from the first half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in mahogany wood of great quality. Furniture with two drawers of excellent capacity and service, equipped wit...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode is a tailored, slightly rustic expression of the style, but made with a definitive architecture that is truly timeless. The bevele...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Oak and Birch Wood Office Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian vintage office chest of drawers, made between the 50s and 60s in solid birch and oak.
Recently subjected to a complete restoration, it has 7 drawers that slide easily in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish painted pine three drawer commode with fluted fronts. 1890.
Ref: C.
Reference: 8366
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
29.5 inches (...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Flame Mahogany Regency Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront bureau from England. Note the dramatic flame mahogany grain as well as the cockbeaded edging around the drawers, which are quite clean on the interior. Wonderful ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Joyce Bedside Table, Made of Ash Wood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Ash wood bedside table with glass or marble top, a compartment closed by a sliding doorand brass handles. Shaped foot with brass cup.
Design Libero Rutilo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates are in the form of flower bouquets in gilt bronze. The chest of drawers is mahogany v...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers Form France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great wear and use.
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Early 1800s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Painted English Military Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English military chest with later aged blue paint. 1840.
Reference: 8349
Dimensions
39 inches (99 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
39 inches (99 cms) High
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later added oval drop pull handles with embossed flowers. The chest with cross banding and...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style mahogany dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Meas...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Side Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish pair of pale green Murano glass and brass side cabinets. Great for a variety of decors! These can be custom made in any color. Beautiful!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Commode Ronce De Noyer Louis Philippe End 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This chest of drawers is equipped with four dovetail drawers ensuring perfect solidity.
The drawers can be opened daily and hold many sometimes heavy objects. They slide perfectly. ...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four drawer chest in walnut with ebonized moldings
Nicely figured walnut with graduated dovetail drawers
Supported by wooden casters.
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Raised Two-Drawer Burled-Wood Veer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised chest of two drawers with burled wood veneer. This vintage chest from Italy is abundant with softly curved lines; a top with rounded front corners and a shallow con...
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Comò intagliato Luigi XV, con due cassetti mossi e intagliati del 1700
Located in Cesena, FC
Comò intagliato Luigi XV
Epoca : Prima metà del Settecento
Comò intagliato Luigi XV, con due cassetti mossi e intagliati sul massello di Noce.
Di origine emiliana (Italia) della met...
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1720s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Chest made of Wild Cherry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive English chest made from solid wild cherry. The top of the chest has an inlay ebonized banding design, also found on all three drawer fronts. The three easy-to-use drawe...
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19th Century English Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from Homeworthy, 1970s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from Homeworthy
Featuring 4 drawers
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X 37" T
This onyx top commode was made in the 1920's and is in the Swedish Gustavia...
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Walnut Commode with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical walnut commode from the 18th century with four drawers, cross-banding and tapered legs. This Italian walnut commode, dating back to the 18th century, presents...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Veneered Wood Italian Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian commode from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in Louis XV style inlaid and veneered in walnut, rosewood, maple, walnut and fruitwood. Chest of drawers with three ...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Masive Oak chest of drawers - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Nice chest of drawers in oak
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in rosewood with bass fittings. Made by master cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Chest has four drawers.
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Postmodern Ribbed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Revitalize your space with our Vintage Postmodern Ribbed Chest Of Drawers. Reflecting American ingenuity and flair, this piece seamlessly blends sleek lines with ribbed textures for ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760, late George II, early George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat chest' or 'bonnet chest' configuration, the luminescent mahogany case of rectangular ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine chest of four drawers has a lovely carved skirt and curved upper and lower drawer.
Drawers function, brass pulls are used to open each drawer.
Restored, this dr...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI patinated chest of drawers dating from 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis xvi chest of drawers dating from the 19th century, nicely patinated in two colors opening with 3 drawers
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
18th C. French Commode w/Nicely Carved Trim Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden three-drawer carved-wood commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a 4.5 foot long rectangular-shaped top, over case which houses three full-s...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Georgian walnut chest on chest with three short drawers below a moulded crown above three long drawers in the upper cabinet and over 3 long drawers in the lower case. The ...
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 46" Wide X 22.5" Deep X 42" Tall
This gorgeous chest of drawers was made in the UK in the ...
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1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera Antonio e Figli", active from 1884 until 1984.
This company is known for its high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Louis XVI Commode Stamped Nicolas Virrig
Located in BARSAC, FR
Nicolas Virrig - Paris - Master April 11, 1781
Important Louis XVI chest of drawers with central projection in marquetry presenting on the front reserves in rosewood treated as butt...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Hand painted Gustavian style chest with three drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. This classic Swedish style chest...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers patinated and curved very good work superb patina opening mar 3 drawers
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18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Louis XV chest of drawers patinated curve
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty curved Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 4 drawers very pretty patina high quality hardware
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18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsen, Pair of Petite Teak Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small chests of drawers in teak over birch. Slightly tapering body, brass pulls, and wonderful dark patina add to the overall elegance. A versatile size, the pair work well a...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Chest Of Drawers By Carlo Jensen - Hundevad & Co. - Oak - Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scandinavian double chest of drawers by designer Carlo Jensen produced by Poul Hundevad and his company Hundevad & Co. Pretty light oak furniture from the 1960s, mid century modern, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Five-Drawer Chest / Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group five-drawer chest (model 1003) manufactured by Directional Furniture (ca. early 1950s, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany chest with brass tear-drop pulls ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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