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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Double Chest of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima, chest of drawers, walnut, United States, 1967 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this commode is testimony to Geo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode
Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode

Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Louis XV Style Malachite & Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers Commode.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Malachite

Wooden weave hand crafted Chest - Grid chest By Marcela Cure
Wooden weave hand crafted Chest - Grid chest By Marcela Cure

Wooden weave hand crafted Chest - Grid chest By Marcela Cure

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

This cabinet, part of the Wood Forms collection, introduces texture as structure, extending the series’ exploration of repetition, material expression, and clarity of construction. I...

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2010s Colombian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest
19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

19th Century Neoclassical Revival Hand-Painted Wood Italian Blanket Chest

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This exquisite 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Italian blanket chest serves as a captivating testament to Old World craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Hand-painted with a soft, a...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fir, Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers

Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers.

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1920s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode
Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers Commode.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers distinguished by its refined presence and the rich patina that has developed through generations of use. At first glance, its constr...

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details. The chest features three spaciou...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hungarian Ash and Walnut Chest from England
19th Century Hungarian Ash and Walnut Chest from England

19th Century Hungarian Ash and Walnut Chest from England

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut and Hungarian ash chest from England. This is an incredible chest! The top of the chest is made from a single plank of walnut, which has lovely graining and col...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Walnut

English 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
English 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

English 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A classic English bowfront chest of drawers made of mahogany in the Regency style, circa 1870. The top surface is a large swathe of uninterrupted veneer that showcases all of the mes...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1800s-1860s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese black chest of drawers distinguished by its low, horizontally balanced form and the deep black patina that gives it a quiet yet commanding presence. Its r...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The white marble...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak

1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

A distinctive 1950s Scandinavian Modern three-drawer commode, professionally wallpapered with Josef Frank’s iconic clover leaf motif. The decorative surface adds a vibrant yet refine...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Side- and Console Table of Oak 1970s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Side- and Console Table of Oak 1970s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Side- and Console Table of Oak 1970s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Henning Kjærnulf style mid-century Scandinavian entryway furniture and console and sidetable with three drawers and wooden crate storage shelf made from oak. Manufactured in the 196...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Peabody, MA

A well proportioned antique mahogany chest of drawers with bone accents, English and dating to about 1860. Doorknob pulls, with two over three configuration, raised on turned feet.

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1860s British Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Chest, Commode, Nightstand
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Chest, Commode, Nightstand

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Chest, Commode, Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small scale early nineteenth century French Restauration period commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. A single drawer fits seamlessly into the apron below ...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

By Josef Frank

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus & Garten. The original design drawing is housed in the Museum of Applied Arts (MA...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Document Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926)
Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Document Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926)

Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Document Cabinet, Taisho Period (1912–1926)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique document cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Period (1912–1926). Made primarily from hinoki cypress, the cabinet has a calm and restrained presence defined by it...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

A French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, c. 1840s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with book matched veneer burled drawer fronts and Saint Anne Des Pyrenees Marble top. ...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Two-drawer Inlay Commode
Italian 19th Century Two-drawer Inlay Commode

Italian 19th Century Two-drawer Inlay Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Italian chest of drawers from the 19th century, in its wide, rectilinear proportions and sturdy construction becomes a showcase for the walnut veneer with thin bands of marquetr...

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of Taisho to early Showa era (circa 1910s-1930s) , estimate from the style & conditions. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

French Louis XVI Commode with Walnut and Marble Top, Circa 1810
French Louis XVI Commode with Walnut and Marble Top, Circa 1810

French Louis XVI Commode with Walnut and Marble Top, Circa 1810

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Matched Pair of Louis Philippe Commodes
Matched Pair of Louis Philippe Commodes

Matched Pair of Louis Philippe Commodes

Located in Houston, TX

A beautifully matched pair of 19th century Louis Philippe commodes, crafted in richly figured flame mahogany with exceptional depth and movement throughout the veneers. While closely...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Hepplewhite Handles
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Hepplewhite Handles

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Hepplewhite Handles

Located in Leicester, GB

Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Bow Front Chest Of Drawers. Made in England. This is a tall design with two over three drawers, which are all beautifully made with oak bottoms. T...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers
Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...

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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Carrara Marble & Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Carrara Marble & Bronze

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers with bronze and copper details, o...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Børge Mogensen Style 6-Drawer Teak Cabient or Dresser by Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Børge Mogensen Style 6-Drawer Teak Cabient or Dresser by Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Børge Mogensen Style 6-Drawer Teak Cabient or Dresser by Bornholm Møbelfabrik

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s, this cabinet has features typcially used by Børge Mogensen, like a case with recessed drawerfronts, a simple and square base, and machine-c...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870
Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This piece of furniture is a 19th-century chest of drawers with Gustavian influences, a Swedish neoclassical style that was popular from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. Crafte...

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1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century French Directoire Style Walnut Semainier or Chest of Drawers

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French Directoire style tall chest of drawers is called a semainier in French due to its seven drawers. Semainier comes from the French word "semaine" whi...

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Mid-19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 34.75 inches high x 44.25 inches wide x 21 inches deep Elegant, refined, and impeccably crafted, this exceptional antique French Louis XVI style commode represents the t...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Swedish Late 18th Century Painted Captain's Chest
Swedish Late 18th Century Painted Captain's Chest

Swedish Late 18th Century Painted Captain's Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Swedish captain’s chest from the late 18th century, crafted in pine and finished in an original dark painted surface with beautifully worn edges exposing warm wood tones b...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers
French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers

French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined French 18th century chest of drawers, beautifully crafted in natural oak and retaining a soft, sun-washed patina that highlights the elegance of its provincial craftsmanshi...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Federal Era Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
Antique Federal Era Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820

Antique Federal Era Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820

Located in Peabody, MA

Federal Period bow front chest of drawers in mahogany, ca. 1820. It features beaded drawer fronts, oval brasses, whalebone escutcheons and French bracket feet. This style became popu...

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1820s American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers, Louis XVI Style, French Antique, Ebonized
Chest of Drawers, Louis XVI Style, French Antique, Ebonized

Chest of Drawers, Louis XVI Style, French Antique, Ebonized

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous, hand...

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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Venetian Hand Painted & Gilt Polychromed 5-Drawer Marble Top Dresser c1930
Venetian Hand Painted & Gilt Polychromed 5-Drawer Marble Top Dresser c1930

Venetian Hand Painted & Gilt Polychromed 5-Drawer Marble Top Dresser c1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An exquisite Venetian polychromed 5-drawer Dresser, dating to circa 1930, features a luxurious marble top and is adorned with vibrant hand-painted floral accents. This elegant commod...

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III or American Federal plum pudding mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a single board D shaped top, edges of top with string inlay, 4 graduated drawers all...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality George III Period Late 18th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Having Well Figured Top With Ebonised Strung Decoration To Edge, Over Three Long Drawers, With Replaceme...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English 19th century towering chest-on-chest in the Georgian style, circa 1850, the case is built from mahogany with beautiful coloration in the grain. Dentil molding accentuates th...

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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c.1810
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c.1810

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c.1810

Located in Savannah, GA

Bleached George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1810. Five-drawer chest with two short upper drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, each fitted with lion mask ring ...

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1810s George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Commode Chest of Drawers

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest or Commode, a pair. This set of three drawer bureaus are based on 18th Century Gustavian antique chests. They have been hand painted in...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

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1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880
Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Antique Sheraton Mahogany 3-Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton style drop-leaf sewing stand, crafted from rich mahogany and dating to approximately 1840. This Federal period work table features a rectangular top with two hing...

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Late 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and chamfered corners. The chests rest on tapered square feet, and the profiled top slightly overhangs. The top drawer ...

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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This completely restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impresses with i...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode
Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode

Antique Louis Philippe Burl Veneered Marble Top Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely constructed 19th century French commode with book matched burled veneers. The case with canted corners and a marble top. The four graduated drawers with carved escutcheons w...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble

18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style
18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style

18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian Rococo bombe shaped chest of drawers from Mid-18th Century. We see this antique Italian small dresser or console placed in a foyer, living room or bedroom. This piece would b...

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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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.