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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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 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

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

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Mahogany

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

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

Swedish Late 18th Century Painted Captain's Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Low Board 1860s-1920s / Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. Quietly blending into a space while maintaining a distinct presence, it is a beautifully refined piece of traditional furniture. It is bel...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Iron

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

Art Deco Streamline Tall Chest Attributed Donald Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935
Art Deco Streamline Tall Chest Attributed Donald Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935

Art Deco Streamline Tall Chest Attributed Donald Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Bernville, PA

A magnificent example of a rare five drawer commode attributed to the esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb Furniture Company circa 1935. Beautiful Streamline Moderne design finished in black lacquer and curly burl veneer. The original chrome and solid brass hardware has been polished to create a unique Masion Jansen style effect. Professionally restored and ready for installation. A stunning focal point for an important room. The hardware has been professionally hand-polished. This Streamline Design was also made famous by Zephyr clock...

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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Iron

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

Antique English Edwardian Natural Pine Chest of Drawers with Blue French Line
Antique English Edwardian Natural Pine Chest of Drawers with Blue French Line

Antique English Edwardian Natural Pine Chest of Drawers with Blue French Line

Located in Centennial, CO

An absolutely charming antique early 1900s English Edwardian rustic natural pine chest of drawers dresser with a blue tromp-l'oeil French line around the perimeter of each drawers. The natural pine is light and bright and has imperfections in the wood, most notably the top, that add to the rustic charm of this pieces. The blue French line motif is a modern addition, in keeping with antique English...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

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

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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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

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Oak

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior
Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Antique Japanese Edo Tansu Chest, Multi Drawer Cabinet, Excellent Interior

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s). As showed in the paper labels remains on each drawer faces, This is used by...

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

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Wood, Cedar

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

French 19th Century Burled Mahogany Empire Commode
French 19th Century Burled Mahogany Empire Commode

French 19th Century Burled Mahogany Empire Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular French Empire style petite commode from the 19th century made of bookmatched burl mahogany and decorative ormolu hardware. The commode’s top is dark, nearly black marbl...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Materials

Brass

Danish 19th Century Gustavian Grey-Painted Chest of Drawers
Danish 19th Century Gustavian Grey-Painted Chest of Drawers

Danish 19th Century Gustavian Grey-Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Danish 19th-century chest of drawers, beautifully executed in the Gustavian taste with clean neoclassical lines and an elegant grey-painted finish. The façade is composed o...

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19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Breathe timeless European charm into your home with this stunning Gustavian-style three-drawer chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian 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 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

Materials

Brass

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

Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests
Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests

Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests

Located in Westport, CT

A stunning pair of bookmatched walnut veneer three drawer chests shown with chamfered front edges finishing on high angled and tapered legs and adorned with black shield shaped esc...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This wonderful Chest is made of a beautiful blond flamed mahogany and a Sainte-Anne marble top. It is a chest with 5 drawers.

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

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Marble

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

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Period Swedish Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Period Swedish Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Period Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 18th-century Swedish large chest of drawer in brilliant blue finish with gold gilt accent. The top is shaped wood and marbleized traditional style of the era. Drawers are gent...

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Early 18th Century Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

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

Materials

Pine

Italian Mid-Century Burl Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Black Glass Top
Italian Mid-Century Burl Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Black Glass Top

Italian Mid-Century Burl Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Black Glass Top

Located in Troy, MI

An elegant Italian chest of drawers veneered in richly figured burl walnut with spectacular swirling grain throughout, including the sides. The four drawers feature light-wood string...

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

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Brass

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 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

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

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Style Dresser by American of Martinsville 1950/60
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Style Dresser by American of Martinsville 1950/60

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Style Dresser by American of Martinsville 1950/60

By American of Martinsville

Located in New York, NY

Chic Hollywood Regency, Mid Century style dresser made by the American of Martinsville company, circa 1950/60's. The dresser features two banks of three drawers, which flank two doo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 Japonisme Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

"Decò" Sideboard in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi
"Decò" Sideboard in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi

"Decò" Sideboard in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi

By Fratelli Tosi

Located in Murano Venezia, IT

Raffinata credenza in stile Art Déco realizzata dalla storica manifattura veneziana Fratelli Tosi Murano, da un disegno di Guido Barbini. Il fronte si articola in quattro ante specch...

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2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Late 18th Century Danish Pine Original Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers
Late 18th Century Danish Pine Original Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers

Late 18th Century Danish Pine Original Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th century Danish chest of three drawers crafted in pine. The chest retains its original blue painted finish with faded red trim and residual floral decoration visible across ...

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Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pink Murano Glass Italian Sideboard with Brass Base
Pink Murano Glass Italian Sideboard with Brass Base

Pink Murano Glass Italian Sideboard with Brass Base

Located in Guazzora, IT

Pink Murano Opaline Glass Italian Sideboard with Brass Base This contemporary Italian sideboard is defined by a refined geometric façade composed of Murano opaline glass panels in so...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Astoria, NY

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Chest of Drawers, the six drawers with brass and leather horse bit style pulls, marked "Polo Ralph Lauren" to interior. 48.75" H  x 38" W x 19.75" D. Pro...

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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany 1820
Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany 1820

Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany 1820

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers An exceptional early Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating to the first quarter of the 19th century. The piece is distinguished by its striking wal...

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

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Softwood, Walnut

18th C. French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Marquetry Inlaid Commode Signed Dubois JME
18th C. French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Marquetry Inlaid Commode Signed Dubois JME

18th C. French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Marquetry Inlaid Commode Signed Dubois JME

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 35 3/4 in W: 46 1/2 in D: 22 1/2 in An important and highly refined 18th century French Louis XV bronze ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid commode, stamped “CB Dubois ...

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

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany
Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany

Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany

Located in Greding, DE

This solid pinewood chest of drawers, originating from South Germany between 1835 and 1840, features two full-width drawers and a molded top. The piece has been professionally refini...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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

Italian Mid-Century Umberto Asnago Commode by Giorgetti, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Umberto Asnago Commode by Giorgetti, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Umberto Asnago Commode by Giorgetti, 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti commode/chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago from 1980's. Black painted wood with natural wood drawers decorated with black handles. Very good/excellent ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautifully crafted Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers designed by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Made in solid oak, this piece exemplifies the sculptural yet restr...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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.