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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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

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Fir, Lacquer

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

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Iron

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

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Teak

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Three Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1820
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Three Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1820

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Three Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1820

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th Century chest of drawers painted at a later date in Gustavian blue paint with fantastic patina. This classic commode is a very versatile pi...

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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers, crafted in black-painted pine with a beautiful patina. Beneath the top runs a finely carved dentil frieze. Each chest is fitte...

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

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Brass

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

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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

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Marble

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

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Wood

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

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

French Niccolini French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode Signed 20thC
French Niccolini French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode Signed 20thC

French Niccolini French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode Signed 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This elegant Niccolini French bombé commode, crafted in the 20th century, exemplifies the Louis XIV style with its sophisticated hand-painted decoration. The commode features a disti...

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, designed with crisp neoclassical lines and decorative details drawn from late 18th-century Scandinavian forms. The top drawer ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its quiet presence, it embodies the essence of Japan’s everyday living culture, offering a refined and understated beauty. The thre...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Pine

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

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commode

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

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Marble

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

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

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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

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

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Bronze

Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque 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

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, crafted with the clean symmetry and restrained ornamentation associated with late 18th-century Scandinavian design. The rectan...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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

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

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding
Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period three-drawer chest from the late 18th century, defined by its clean architectural structure and refined neoclassical detailing. The rectangular top is crow...

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

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Wood

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 Rococo Style Louis XIV Hand Painted Bombay Side Stand With Cherubs 20thC
French Rococo Style Louis XIV Hand Painted Bombay Side Stand With Cherubs 20thC

French Rococo Style Louis XIV Hand Painted Bombay Side Stand With Cherubs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A French Rococo Style Bombay side stand, dating to the 20th Century. The piece features a hand-painted wood construction with gilded accents, embodying the ornate aesthetic of the Lo...

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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

Beautiful Provincial Vernacular Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak 19th Century
Beautiful Provincial Vernacular Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak 19th Century

Beautiful Provincial Vernacular Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

A beautiful solid oak chest of drawers. Most probably England, early to mid-19th century. Constructed in solid oak with pine secondary timbers, the piece shows a very grounded and h...

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Early 19th Century Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode 20thC
French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode 20thC

French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Bombay Commode 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This commode, crafted in the 20th century, exemplifies the French Louis XIV style with its bombe form and decorative elements. The wooden structure is adorned with a hand-painted cre...

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20th Century 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

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied black distressed finish with brass ring hardwa...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal
1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chest of drawers, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This chest of drawers, an Italian piece from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression grounded in the...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

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

French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid walnut commode from France, 19th century, with all the signature elements of the Louis XVI style exhibiting curious patina to blend with interiors from rustic to more refine...

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

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Brass

Pair Italian Hepplewhite Style Satinwood & Rosewood Inlaid Demilune Consoles
Pair Italian Hepplewhite Style Satinwood & Rosewood Inlaid Demilune Consoles

Pair Italian Hepplewhite Style Satinwood & Rosewood Inlaid Demilune Consoles

Located in Big Flats, NY

A sophisticated pair of Italian Hepplewhite style demilune cabinets, imported by Decorative Crafts Inc., crafted in the 20th century. These cabinets showcase exquisite wood inlay wor...

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

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

Refinished Teak Danish Modern Dresser by Vitré
Refinished Teak Danish Modern Dresser by Vitré

Refinished Teak Danish Modern Dresser by Vitré

By Vitré of Denmark 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous restored teak dresser by Vitré. All teak surfaces were cleaned, oiled, and finished in a satin lacquer. Efficient, elegant silhouette, with solid teak pulls and legs. Even a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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 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

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Wood

French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode
French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode

French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent, solid walnut commode from 19th century France, aligning with Louis XVI and transitional tastes, it is a multipurpose storage piece scaled to use practically anywhere a...

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

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Marble

Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser

Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Green Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is hand painted with s...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers
Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers

Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...

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

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Pine

Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode
Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode

Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary Italian walnut commode from the 19th century, Neoclassical in style, decorated with a graphic marquetry of dark/light woods that creates movement and definition over...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers

Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish Neo-Rococo chest of drawers crafted in pine, featuring a richly black-painted finish with beautifully worn edges that reveal warm undertones beneath. The softly di...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

French Art Deco Commode, Restored Rosewood & Mahogany, Paris, 1930s
French Art Deco Commode, Restored Rosewood & Mahogany, Paris, 1930s

French Art Deco Commode, Restored Rosewood & Mahogany, Paris, 1930s

Located in Astoria, NY

Elegant French Art Deco commode from the 1930s, sourced in Paris, crafted in richly figured rosewood veneer over a solid mahogany frame. The façade and top feature striking book-matc...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, pair of chests of drawers, walnut, United States, 1965 and circa 1973 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, t...

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

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode
Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode

Swedish Gustavian Period 18th Century Painted Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular three-drawer commode from Sweden, circa 1790, that alludes to a Louis XVI influence met with the pared-down Nordic sensibility of both culture and time period. On top a...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1980s Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Chests- A Pair
1980s Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Chests- A Pair

1980s Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Chests- A Pair

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Vintage British colonial style chests in bamboo and rattan. Three spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful diamond pattern on drawer fronts and cabinet sides...

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1980s Philippine Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Italian Bombe Burled 4 Drawer Commodes
Pair of Vintage Italian Bombe Burled 4 Drawer Commodes

Pair of Vintage Italian Bombe Burled 4 Drawer Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 29 1/2 inches high x 60 inches wide x 32 1/2 inches deep A striking and architecturally expressive pair of Italian Rococo style bombe commodes, executed in the 20th cent...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

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.