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Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece

Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece

$1,811

Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th century The Coffer has a 3 plank hinged top, over a panelled front decoration, beneat...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

$3,600

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bronze

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

$3,400

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode

Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode

$4,830Sale Price|30% Off

Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.  

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Neoclassical Directoire Style Brass Mounted 3 Drawer Commode By Century
Neoclassical Directoire Style Brass Mounted 3 Drawer Commode By Century

Neoclassical Directoire Style Brass Mounted 3 Drawer Commode By Century

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Neoclassical Directoire Style Brass Mounted 3 Drawer Commode By Century

By Century Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 32 1/2 in W: 41 1/2 in D: 18 1/4 in This refined Neoclassical Directoire style three-drawer commode by Century Furniture is an elegant fusion of classical French de...

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20th Century Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Biedermeier Burr Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest of Drawer
Antique Italian Biedermeier Burr Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest of Drawer

Antique Italian Biedermeier Burr Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest of Drawer

$8,500

Antique Italian Biedermeier Burr Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest of Drawer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Biedermeier Neoclassical Burr Walnut 3 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers. Item features a sunburst burl wood top with star form marquetry inlay, and various inl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

$3,900

Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful 18th century mahogany chest of drawers having 5 drawers, two small ones at the top with 3 large well functioning drawers below. Original brass hardware.

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century
French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century

French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century

$5,550

French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed entirely of cherrywood and having a serpentine shaped top above a conforming case housing a pull out writing surface above two small drawers over a larger drawer, the cas...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode
Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode

Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode

$3,500

Italian Hand Carved 3-Drawer Chest Commode

Located in Toledo, OH

Gorgeous 18h century Italian wormwood chest commode with three drawers, three hand carved figures down each side, and hand made brass handles. Beautiful old world craftsmanship.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

$3,400

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

$3,500

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English.

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

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode
18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode

18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode

$6,047

18th Century Swedish Three Drawer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Swedish Commode with a top piece of 3 small drawers.  All of the metalwork is original - spring locks and key throughout.  Bow front, restored paintwork in pale grey. ...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers
18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

$7,500

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Grand chest with 3 drawers , lined in green silk. Drawer pulls with facing lions and key for drawer locks. Would be great in any room - the size and character of this piece would wor...

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Chest of Drawers with a Solid Oak Plinth, 18th Century
Chest of Drawers with a Solid Oak Plinth, 18th Century

Chest of Drawers with a Solid Oak Plinth, 18th Century

$988

Chest of Drawers with a Solid Oak Plinth, 18th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

18th-century chest of drawers with a solid oak plinth.

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian Walnut & Inlaid 3-Drawer Serpentine Shaped Commode, mid 18th century
Italian Walnut & Inlaid 3-Drawer Serpentine Shaped Commode, mid 18th century

Italian Walnut & Inlaid 3-Drawer Serpentine Shaped Commode, mid 18th century

$19,650

Italian Walnut & Inlaid 3-Drawer Serpentine Shaped Commode, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant three-drawer Italian commode of serpentine form, crafted in richly figured walnut. The case features a softly undulating, bombé façade with shaped sides, over a molded top...

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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware

18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware

$5,500

18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware

Located in Milford, NH

A fine diminutive walnut serpentine commode in walnut veneer, a conforming rectangular top with molded edge and crossbanded veneer border surmounting three drawers adorned with origi...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th C. Italian Venetian Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode
18th C. Italian Venetian Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode

18th C. Italian Venetian Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode

$6,850

18th C. Italian Venetian Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 35.25 inches wide x 45.25 inches wide x 24.75 inches wide Rich in character, history, and old-world craftsmanship, this exceptional 18th century Italian Venetian paint d...

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest
18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

$4,950

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Italian or French Renaissance Revival Strongbox Chest with Inlay and Lion Masks A richly detailed 18th-century Italian or French Renaissance Revival strongbox or coffer...

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Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

$2,426Sale Price|46% Off

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century
Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century

$2,151

Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm, 18th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Louis XIV period chest of drawers in solid elm, restored. 1/ Disassembly - Cleaning of original bronze mounts - original locks, one key. 2/ Cleaning and waxing of the entire pi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Exceptional Italian Marquetry Three-Drawer Commode — Late 18th Century
Exceptional Italian Marquetry Three-Drawer Commode — Late 18th Century

Exceptional Italian Marquetry Three-Drawer Commode — Late 18th Century

$28,000

Exceptional Italian Marquetry Three-Drawer Commode — Late 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional late 18th-century Italian, 3 drawer marquetry commode. The façade is intricately inlaid with geometric decoration, where contrasting veneers in burled walnut, pear an...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut, Burl

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest

$16,616

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century Provincial Louis XV Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
18th Century Provincial Louis XV Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

18th Century Provincial Louis XV Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

$7,650

18th Century Provincial Louis XV Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provincial Louis XV walnut commode with marble top, serpentine front, 3 drawers with bronze hardware and shaped apron. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest

Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest

$22,500

Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th Century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing four drawers with patinated bronze ornater handles on the bottom 3 drawers and 2 k...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers
18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers

18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers

$5,850

18th Century Carved Walnut Italian Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Italian walnut chest of three drawers with hand carved details throughout. Carving includes egg and dart, faces, central shield and more, all resting on lion's feet. Drawers function...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode
Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode

$5,995

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce historic refinement to your space with this authentic 18th century Viennese serpentine walnut drawer commode, a superb example of Baroque-inspired craftsmanship. Handcrafte...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers

$4,760

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730

Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730

$5,900

Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730

Located in Portland, OR

A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730. The commode being of serpentine for...

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Antique 1730s French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis 3 Drawer Commode - White Oak
Louis 3 Drawer Commode - White Oak

Louis 3 Drawer Commode - White Oak

$2,980 / item

Louis 3 Drawer Commode - White Oak

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Size: 42"W x 20"D x 36"H Int Drawer: 34"W x 12.5"D x 6"H Leg H: 5.5" Back Width: 40" Wood Species: White Oak Finish: Natural Back side is not finished Wood on wood gliders Elevate y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers

$8,165

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790.

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

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden

$5,234

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden

Located in Boden, SE

A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests
Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests

Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests

$2,696Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests

Located in London, GB

This lovely pair of 18th Century mahogany chests feature 3 graduating drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons.

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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers

Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers

$5,168

Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

The chest of drawers is comprised of 3 long drawers, with an ornate escutcheon on each drawer.

Category

Antique 1740s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes
Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes

Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes

$50,000 / set

Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning pair of Italian rococo commodes retains their remarkable original green painted finish highlighted in gold and burnished red bringing out the carved details. To find on...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

$6,500

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century French Provincial walnut 3-drawer commode with hoof feet, heart carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Old charming repair to the front left corner of the top- se...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest
A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest

A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest

$4,800

A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elegant and very well made Antique three drawer chest with Canted corners, handsome chosen wood, Urn Motif Brass Ring Pulls, Ribbon Motif Escutcheons, inlaid Diamond shaped center...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom

18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom

$5,450 / item

18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom

Located in Encinitas, CA

“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in c...

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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Bombay Commode, Hand-Carved
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Bombay Commode, Hand-Carved

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Bombay Commode, Hand-Carved

$8,800

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Bombay Commode, Hand-Carved

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet, intricately hand carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Carved and paneled...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1960 American Walnut Six-Drawer Chest with Cabinet
Circa 1960 American Walnut Six-Drawer Chest with Cabinet

Circa 1960 American Walnut Six-Drawer Chest with Cabinet

$1,200

Circa 1960 American Walnut Six-Drawer Chest with Cabinet

By Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960 American walnut 6-drawer chest with cabinet. Oak secondary wood. 6 hung drawers to the left of the cabinet with 3 shelves.

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

$7,475

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

Located in Norwood, NJ

An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina. The commode ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode

$29,500

18th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th c. French Louis XV Style carved 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware. Lyon, France.

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Commode
18th Century Dutch Commode

18th Century Dutch Commode

$3,800

18th Century Dutch Commode

Located in Seattle, WA

Handsome burl wood 3-drawer Dutch commode, circa 1780. Ornate pulls, beautiful hand carved details.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode
Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode

Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode

$4,500

Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 French Marble Top 3-Drawer Commode. Handsome serpentine form with rouge de fer marble top, in the Rococo taste. Parquetry veneers of kingwood & mahogany. Bronze mounts & h...

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers
18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers

18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers

$6,979

18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers

Located in Milano, MI

Italian 18th century Louis XV two-drawer commode from Bologna, Emilia Romagna Northern region, a stunning burr walnut and thuya marquetry chest of drawers realized in Italy in the se...

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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode
18th Century Dutch Painted Commode

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode

$4,017

18th Century Dutch Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front 3 drawer painted oak commode with a faux marble top. 1790. Reference: 8114 Dimensions 35 inches (89 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 29.5 inche...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

$3,477 / item

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE style of the late 18th century in France.

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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

$5,500

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV provincial fruitwood bombe chest of drawers, 18th century. The top with an inset walnut panel bordered by fruitwood with molded front and side edges, 3 nicely shaped drawers...

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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel
18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel

18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel

$29,600Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel

By Pierre Roussel

Located in Miami, FL

The furniture stamped by Roussel presented in numerous museums in France and in the world, such as the Petit Palais, the Decorative Arts, Carnavalet, Jacquemart-André, the Decorative...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode

Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode

$4,562

Louis XVI 18th Century French Fruitwood Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th Century French fruitwood 3 drawer commode with a thick marble top. 1790

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,800

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

$2,650

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

Located in Bridgeport, CT

18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration.

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern
Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern

$8,500

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern

Located in Richmond, VA

Early 18th century serpentine 3 drawer chest with quarter columns, original trunnel nails and original removable feet.

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Antique Early 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar, Pine

18th Century Genovese Commode
18th Century Genovese Commode

18th Century Genovese Commode

$34,000

18th Century Genovese Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual, hand carved, veneered, inlaid and ebonized, four drawer, serpentine front commode with clipped corners bolstered by turned pilasters capped with Corinthian capitals. The who...

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Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pearwood, Burl

Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$6,500

Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware and a marble top, circa 1800. With a grey, black and white marble top with molded front and side edges and canted front corner...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode
Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode

Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Ideal for sophisticated living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways, this 18th-century style French chest of drawers is a true statement of opulence and heritage.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest

$13,500Sale Price|50% Off

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted corners above a body fitted with 3 graduated drawers with parquetry veneer; raised ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...

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18th Century Dutch 3-Drawer Commode
18th Century Dutch 3-Drawer Commode

18th Century Dutch 3-Drawer Commode

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H 32.68 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

18th Century Dutch 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Very rare Dutch bleached oak, bowed commode, circa 1780. Front of the bottom drawer is made of 2 pieces, it is not broken. Size: width 110cm x height 83cm x depth 53cm. Totally fr...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Oak 3 Drawer French Provincial Chest
Oak 3 Drawer French Provincial Chest

Oak 3 Drawer French Provincial Chest

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H 30.5 in W 32.25 in D 21.75 in

Oak 3 Drawer French Provincial Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very simply carved drawer fronts, brass pulls, paneled sides. Pegged construction. Secondary wood is pine. Consensus is that it is French, but might be Canadian. Hardware is nail...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Style Chest
18th Century French Louis XV Style Chest

18th Century French Louis XV Style Chest

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H 32.5 in W 50 in D 24.5 in

18th Century French Louis XV Style Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful 18th c French Walnut 3 drawer chest in the Louis XV style. Original brass hardware features rampant lions and keys are included for each drawer. The front corner panels t...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Provincial Creme and Grey Painted 3-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Provincial Creme and Grey Painted 3-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Provincial Creme and Grey Painted 3-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century

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H 36 in W 50 in D 21 in

Louis XVI Provincial Creme and Grey Painted 3-Drawer Commode, Late 18th Century

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top above 3 drawers relief carved with folate motif, all painted in creme and grey tones, flanked by fluting, on tapering square fluted legs.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Louis XVI 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Marble Top (ref# SR42)
Louis XVI 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Marble Top (ref# SR42)

Louis XVI 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Marble Top (ref# SR42)

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H 33.5 in W 44 in D 22.5 in

Louis XVI 3 Drawer Walnut Commode with Marble Top (ref# SR42)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Walnut 3 drawer commode with fluted sides and brass detailing surrounding drawer fronts and side panels. Brass capped feet. Original white marble top with rounded corners to articula...

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

Materials

Marble

Diminutive Chippendale Three-Drawer Chest on Claw and Ball Feet
Diminutive Chippendale Three-Drawer Chest on Claw and Ball Feet

Diminutive Chippendale Three-Drawer Chest on Claw and Ball Feet

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H 31 in W 33 in D 17.75 in

Diminutive Chippendale Three-Drawer Chest on Claw and Ball Feet

Located in Providence, RI

Three-drawer chests are not as common as those of four drawers and they often share a similarity regarding the height the chest is off the ground. These smaller chests seem to all ha...

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Mahogany

18th Century French Polychrome Commode
18th Century French Polychrome Commode

18th Century French Polychrome Commode

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H 32 in W 48.4 in D 24.6 in

18th Century French Polychrome Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare 18th century French Serpentine commode in polychrome paint. This shapely commode has a wonderful old paint finish, handles and unusual drawer configuration with 3 top drawers.  

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI / Directoire Period Mahogany Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI / Directoire Period Mahogany Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI / Directoire Period Mahogany Commode

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H 34.65 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in

18th Century French Louis XVI / Directoire Period Mahogany Commode

Located in Toorak, VIC

A Very Fine 18th Century French Louis XVI / Directoire Period Mahogany Commode having excellent proportions for appeal and elegance retaining its original Gris Sainte Anne Marble Top...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest
Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest

Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest

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H 32 in W 32 in D 19.25 in

Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest

Located in Wells, ME

Superb tiny Boston Chippendale mahogany blocked serpentine chest of drawers with bold graduation (the top drawer is almost half the size of the bottom drawer). The cockbeaded cas...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers

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H 38.59 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in

Pair of George III Mahogany and Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Exhibition quality pair of George III mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1790. With well figured tops with molded edges, and a configuration of 2 short drawers over 3 full l...

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780

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H 32.75 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

This serpentine bureau is composed of strongly figured dense Cuban mahogany. The drawer fronts are carved out of solid logs and all surfaces, i.e. the top and sides, are strongly fig...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760
Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760

Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760

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H 88.5 in W 38.5 in D 20 in

Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760

Located in Providence, RI

This highboy is interesting in that it is an interpretation of the famous Boston and Salem highboys that incorporate pilasters into their design. This is a very desirable feature, an...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut & Burr Elm commode
Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut & Burr Elm commode

Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut & Burr Elm commode

Unavailable

H 33 in W 51 in D 26 in

Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut & Burr Elm commode

By Regency

Located in Tetbury, GB

Original Belgian grey marble above 3 short drawers and 2 long drawers, sides with stop fluted columns raised on turned tapering feet. The drawers are unusual with rare burr elm draw...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Louis XV Oak Commode
Louis XV Oak Commode

Louis XV Oak Commode

Unavailable

H 35 in W 45 in D 22 in

Louis XV Oak Commode

Located in Vancouver, BC

Attractive Louis XV serpentine oak 3 drawer commode, on cabriolt legs with 'hoof' feet.

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

Louis XV Commode
Louis XV Commode

Louis XV Commode

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H 31.25 in W 42.5 in D 22 in

Louis XV Commode

Located in Tacoma, WA

A fine mid 18th century period Louis XV chestnut wood 3 drawer bombay formed commode with original hardware and a beautifully carved apron and panel constructed sides,all peg constru...

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

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Wood

Marble Top Commode
Marble Top Commode

Marble Top Commode

Unavailable

H 31 in W 33.5 in D 23.5 in

Marble Top Commode

Located in Tacoma, WA

A rare mid 18th century french rosewood marble top 3 drawer commode.

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

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Marble

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

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H 45.5 in W 77.75 in D 22 in

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Located in Salisbury, GB

George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst Here we are very pleased to offer you a George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst. This wonderful tallboy/ chest on chest was made circa 1725. Thi...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century
Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century

Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century

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H 50.4 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in

Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century

By Charles Topino

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Desk with flaps in Louis XVI period flower marquetry stamped C. Topino and JME (on the rear right upright) opening to a border drawer surmounting a flap revealing six small drawers a...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

Unavailable

H 89.5 in W 42 in D 22 in

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CEDARWOOD BLOCK-FRONT DESK AND BOOKCASE

The blockfront desk-and-bookcase is one of t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Spectacular Maryland Desk and Bookcase
Spectacular Maryland Desk and Bookcase

Spectacular Maryland Desk and Bookcase

Unavailable

H 95 in W 39 in D 23 in

Spectacular Maryland Desk and Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

This desk and bookcase is one of the most ambitious Western Maryland examples to survive from the Federal Period. It hails from Hagerstown, in the northern Shenandoah Valley, and re...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

18th Century Italian Petite 3-Drawer Wood Chest
18th Century Italian Petite 3-Drawer Wood Chest

18th Century Italian Petite 3-Drawer Wood Chest

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 14 in

18th Century Italian Petite 3-Drawer Wood Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small-sized Italian side chest of three drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from Italy features beautiful banding and inlay details within a shapely body with subtl...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Painted Chest
18th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Painted Chest

18th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Painted Chest

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H 35 in W 60 in D 29 in

18th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Painted Chest

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Painted Chest. A solid piece of furniture, drawers slide nicely.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest

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H 29 in W 15 in D 25.25 in

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A smaller-sized English painted wood chest of three drawers, from the 18th century. This antique chest from England has been designed in the clean lines and look of the Swedish Gusta...

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut Serpentine 3 Drawer Commodino
18th Century Italian Walnut Serpentine 3 Drawer Commodino

18th Century Italian Walnut Serpentine 3 Drawer Commodino

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H 27 in W 21 in D 13 in

18th Century Italian Walnut Serpentine 3 Drawer Commodino

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Italian Walnut Serpentine 3 Drawer Commodino

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

L. 18th Century Antique French Paint Decorated 3-Drawer Chest With Faux Mable
L. 18th Century Antique French Paint Decorated 3-Drawer Chest With Faux Mable

L. 18th Century Antique French Paint Decorated 3-Drawer Chest With Faux Mable

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H 39 in W 34 in D 23 in

L. 18th Century Antique French Paint Decorated 3-Drawer Chest With Faux Mable

Located in Atlanta, GA

French, late 18th century. A French late 18th century three drawer chest or commode having geometric painted panels to the drawers and sides. Each drawer has two ring pulls and a ce...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood, Paint

18th C. Italian Neoclassical 3-Drawer Chest w/Decorative Inlay Banding
18th C. Italian Neoclassical 3-Drawer Chest w/Decorative Inlay Banding

18th C. Italian Neoclassical 3-Drawer Chest w/Decorative Inlay Banding

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H 37 in W 49 in D 21.5 in

18th C. Italian Neoclassical 3-Drawer Chest w/Decorative Inlay Banding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A period Neoclassical Italian three-drawer raised side chest, with veneered wood and decorative inlay banding, from the 18th century. This antique side chest from Italy has been desi...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser
18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser

18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser

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H 30.75 in W 21 in D 36.75 in

18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

18th century chest George II period chest. Made from mahogany with 3 hand dovetailed drawers featuring rectangular banding and brass hardware. The chest is supported by dovetailed br...

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Antique 18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. Italian 3-Drawer Commode
18th c. Italian 3-Drawer Commode

18th c. Italian 3-Drawer Commode

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H 39 in W 48 in D 22.75 in

18th c. Italian 3-Drawer Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very fine 18th c. Italian Carved Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Paneled Sides.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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18th Century 3 Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century 3 drawer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 18th century 3 drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 442 options for an antique or vintage 18th century 3 drawer chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century 3 drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 18th century 3 drawer chest bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th century 3 drawer chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Conrad Mauter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 18th Century 3 Drawer Chest?

A 18th century 3 drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,850, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

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

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.

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