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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

Large Victorian Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Large Victorian Bow Front Chest Of Drawers

Large Victorian Bow Front Chest Of Drawers

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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Chest of Drawers in Black Leather and Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Chest of Drawers in Black Leather and Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Chest of Drawers in Black Leather and Walnut

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, chest of drawers, walnut, leather, Italy, 1975/1979 This chest of drawers with a front in black leather was designed as part of the ‘Artona’ line by Afra &a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

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

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 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

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 attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage whil...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th Century Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut

19th Century Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this elegant antique chest of drawers from the first half of the 19th century. Impressive and linear, free of excessive ornamentation, it is crafted from fine solid walnut. ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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Metal

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

Willy Rizzo Chest of Drawers in Poplar Burl and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Chest of Drawers in Poplar Burl and Brass, Italy, 1970s

Willy Rizzo Chest of Drawers in Poplar Burl and Brass, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Refined and extremely elegant large chest of drawers in magnificent poplar burl and solid polished brass. This outstanding piece was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy dur...

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

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial French Empire commode from the 19th century made of glowing walnut and proportionately large rosette hardware on the drawers. The commode’s top is an impressive single ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Pair of Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Nightstands, Henning Kjærnulf style
Pair of Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Nightstands, Henning Kjærnulf style

Pair of Vintage 1960s Danish Oak Nightstands, Henning Kjærnulf style

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, designed in style of Henning Kjærnulf in Denmark 1960s, reflects his signature blend of Scandinavian simplicity and bold, Baroque-inspire...

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

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Oak

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

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

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

Early 20th Century English 4 Drawer Pine Chest with Bamboo Detail
Early 20th Century English 4 Drawer Pine Chest with Bamboo Detail

Early 20th Century English 4 Drawer Pine Chest with Bamboo Detail

Located in Troy, MI

This handsome English chest of drawers brings together the honest warmth of pine with the exotic charm of the faux bamboo aesthetic. Crafted in the 1920s, complete with functioning l...

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1920s English French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

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

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden
Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of elegant chests of drawers in Gustavian style, crafted in black-painted pine with a beautiful patina, where the wood subtly shows through in places. Can be used as bed side ch...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Vintage 1960s Danish three-drawer Oak Side Table, Henning Kjærnulf style
Vintage 1960s Danish three-drawer Oak Side Table, Henning Kjærnulf style

Vintage 1960s Danish three-drawer Oak Side Table, Henning Kjærnulf style

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This oak side table, attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, exemplifies the Brutalist aesthetic of the 1960s. Crafted from solid oak, it features bold, sculptural forms that...

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

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Oak

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rococo Black Large Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark
18th Century Rococo Black Large Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark

18th Century Rococo Black Large Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This rococo large chest of four drawers features a serpentine front and is raised on large bun feet. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of black and lightly dis...

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique 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

Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner "RY" Chest of drawers in Oakwood, 1962
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner "RY" Chest of drawers in Oakwood, 1962

Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner "RY" Chest of drawers in Oakwood, 1962

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

A beautifully crafted example of mid-century Danish design, this early “RY” chest of drawers by Hans J. Wegner reflects his talent for combining practicality with a clean, understa...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Domino 6-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Domino 6-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Domino 6-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Chest Of Drawers

By Modesign

Located in Milan, IT

Domino features a mid-century aesthetic with six spacious drawers equipped with bronze metal handles. Each drawer is fitted with soft-close sliding mechanisms for smooth operation. T...

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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early 17th Century English Oak Paneled Chest of Drawers
Early 17th Century English Oak Paneled Chest of Drawers

Early 17th Century English Oak Paneled Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

Early 17th Century oak chest of drawers from England. The top of this piece has a beveled edge and has appropriate staining and wear for age and use. The top follows down to hand...

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17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawers, which is originally as Gyosyo tansu (Peddler's chest), product of late Edo - Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910s). Used by Gyosyonin (peddler...

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Commode Attributed D. Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935
Art Deco Streamline Moderne Commode Attributed D. Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Commode Attributed D. Deskey For Widdicomb C.1935

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Donald Deskey

Located in Bernville, PA

A magnificent example of a rare four 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

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish origin. Note the decorative Greek key meander, griffin and dentil molding that adorn the...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique 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, 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

English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An English 19th century painted pine chest of drawers made in the Regency taste with delightful acanthus illustrations for a Neoclassical touch. Smooth khaki paint aged to a tactile ...

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19th Century English Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Bedside Table by Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini, Italy, 1957
Bedside Table by Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini, Italy, 1957

Bedside Table by Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini, Italy, 1957

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bedside table designed by Eugenio and Ermenegildo Soncini and produced by Officine Valsecchi, Milan in 1957. Characterized by clean lines and functional detailing, it is a un...

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Aluminum

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, additional ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), it carries the quiet atmosphere of an era moving toward modernization, presenting...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.
Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.

Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Anglo-Chinese military campaign chest / desk. Crafted in solid camphor wood. Preserved in original condition and carefully repolished to maintain its rich patina. The chest is const...

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Late 19th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710
Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710

Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English chest of drawers of walnut and oak from the Queen Anne period, circa 1710, featuring a moulded top of beautiful figured burl walnut, above a frieze of two short drawer...

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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France
19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

19th Century Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century faux bamboo chest with marble top from France. The top is decorated with hand-turned finials and a three sided gallery, which are all lined with marble and topped with...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century Swedish Gustavian–style chest of drawers reflects the refined simplicity and architectural clarity associated with Scandinavian furniture of the period. Finished in...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An English 19th century campaign chest in the Regency taste with faux bamboo carving on the trim for an exotic touch as if brought back from one’s travels around the world. Wrapped i...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Commode
20th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Commode

20th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Commode

Located in Miami, FL

A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1900-1930s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

A rare and thoughtfully designed early 20th-century Japanese Sugi (Cedar) chest, featuring a curated layout of nine drawers in two distinct, functional sizes. Crafted during the tra...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Antique Early American Cherry Three Drawer Silver Chest Side Table Stand 31"
Antique Early American Cherry Three Drawer Silver Chest Side Table Stand 31"

Antique Early American Cherry Three Drawer Silver Chest Side Table Stand 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American silver chest / console / stand. Made of cherry featuring three lockable drawers and long turned legs. Each drawer is hand planed and dovetailed with turned k...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and oak chest of drawers with wooden inlays designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Minor scuffing to feet. Minor tabletop surface cracking from normal wear. Minimal ev...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980
French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980

French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980

Located in Labrit, Landes

French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style. Wood and brass. This chest of drawers has been refinished with black painting. Elegant brass handles Good vintage condition. ...

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1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Empire, Small Commodes, Flame Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1940s
French Empire, Small Commodes, Flame Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1940s

French Empire, Small Commodes, Flame Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

French Empire, Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Flame Mahogany, Brass, 1940s Pair of bedside cabinets or commodes in the French Empire style. Each example having three pull out drawer...

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1940s American Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Chest of Drawers , Cabinet or Dresser in Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Chest of Drawers , Cabinet or Dresser in Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Chest of Drawers , Cabinet or Dresser in Walnut

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome clean line chest of drawers with a classic louver front design. It features beautifully grained walnut with 5 deep drawers. Very clean and ready to use condition.

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

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Walnut

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

Materials

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.