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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

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

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Wood

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

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

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

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

1960s Fornasetti Style Italian Painted Surrealist Architectural Commode
1960s Fornasetti Style Italian Painted Surrealist Architectural Commode

1960s Fornasetti Style Italian Painted Surrealist Architectural Commode

By Fornasetti

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Fornasetti style Italian painted surrealist architectural commode composed of wood with brass hardware and featuring line paintings of classical architecture. This chest has th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Materials

Pine

Pair Baker Furniture Black Régence Style Chest of Drawers
Pair Baker Furniture Black Régence Style Chest of Drawers

Pair Baker Furniture Black Régence Style Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Baker Furniture Régence style chests of drawers finished in black lacquer and featuring cast, gilt brass hardware and ormolu. To view more of our listings from Moxie Interi...

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20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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 Studio, George Nakashima

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

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

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

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

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era “1912–1926”, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Finished with traditional Japanese kakishibu (persimmon tannin) and soot-based pigment, the surface pres...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

Danish Cabinetmaker Hand Painted Chest Art Deco Chinoiserie Style, 1920s
Danish Cabinetmaker Hand Painted Chest Art Deco Chinoiserie Style, 1920s

Danish Cabinetmaker Hand Painted Chest Art Deco Chinoiserie Style, 1920s

Located in Odense, DK

A striking and highly decorative Danish cabinetmaker chest from the 1920s, beautifully embodying the glamour of the Art Deco period with elegant Chinoiserie influences. This petite t...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Bowfront Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers. All drawers opening and closing smoothly Measures 32" in width", 19" in depth and 32" in height. ...

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20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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 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

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

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

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

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it has a simple and powerful character that brings depth to any space. It is believe...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Horns and Crocodile Chest of Drawers
Horns and Crocodile Chest of Drawers

Horns and Crocodile Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawers horns and crocodile with real kudu and Aries horns. Real crocodile skin. Structure in noble wood and bronze finishes. Exceptional piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

Gilbert Rohde Two-Piece Cabinet
Gilbert Rohde Two-Piece Cabinet

Gilbert Rohde Two-Piece Cabinet

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Upper Dimensions: 48"w x 14"d x 46”h Lower Dimensions: 52"w x 15"d x 34"h Designer: Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Material: Paldao Wood, Leather and Brass c. 1941 VNT1882

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

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

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Iron

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers

By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, ...

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1940s American French Provincial Vintage 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

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Chest of Drawers Dal Vera Style, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Chest of Drawers Dal Vera Style, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Chest of Drawers Dal Vera Style, Italy, 1970s

By Dal Vera

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing chest of four drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker, top glass and handles in brass attributed to Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The brass handles on the dra...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.