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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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

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

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 ...

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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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

Materials

Oak

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

Materials

Pine

English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest
English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest

English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary 18th century oak chest of drawers, it is of striking color and form to display in any room of the home not limited to clothing storage. The five drawers are finely c...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Iron

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 Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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

Vintage Sarreid Ltd Brass Chest - Spain circa 1970s - Two Drawer Brass Trunk
Vintage Sarreid Ltd Brass Chest - Spain circa 1970s - Two Drawer Brass Trunk

Vintage Sarreid Ltd Brass Chest - Spain circa 1970s - Two Drawer Brass Trunk

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage two drawer brass chest by Sarreid Ltd, Spain circa 1970s. Dresser is in excellent overall condition displaying a gorgeous warm patina. Some scratches and signs of use present...

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1970s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910
Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910

Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This charming sideboard, dating from around 1910, is a true treasure for lovers of authentic furniture. The sideboard is in its original condition, with the original paint and a beau...

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1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Dutch Style Chest of Drawers with Bronze Pulls
Black Dutch Style Chest of Drawers with Bronze Pulls

Black Dutch Style Chest of Drawers with Bronze Pulls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Dutch-inspired black lacquer chest of drawers, or commode. While not believed to date to the 18th century, the piece displays a highly attractive, well-developed patina t...

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20th Century Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Chests of Drawers
1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Chests of Drawers

1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Chests of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Southampton, NJ

1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection chests of four drawers suitable for a various aesthetically pleasing and practical uses. Scarcely seen in this model, the pair is a...

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

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century

Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century An elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in walnut and dating to the 19th century. The piece features ...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Medicine Chest 1874s / Tansu Drawer Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese medicine chest (kusuri-tansu). The overwhelming sense of volume and the disciplined repetition of its many drawers elevate it beyond the realm of ord...

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

Materials

Birch, Oak

French Louis XV Style Wallnut Parquetry ‘Bombé’ Commode with Ormolu Mounts
French Louis XV Style Wallnut Parquetry ‘Bombé’ Commode with Ormolu Mounts

French Louis XV Style Wallnut Parquetry ‘Bombé’ Commode with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

An exceptional French Louis XV style commode, circa mid-20th century, that perfectly captures the opulent spirit of the Rococo era. This piece is defined by its voluptuous bombé silh...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...

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

Materials

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

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode W/ Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode W/ Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode W/ Carrara Marble

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant French Louis Philippe chest of drawers, mid-19th century, sourced in Paris and crafted in walnut with richly figured burled walnut veneer across the drawer fronts and side...

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

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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

19th Century Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style
19th Century Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style

19th Century Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique (late 19th century) French commode in the Louis XV style with floral marquetry inlay to the two drawer fronts and parquetry inlaid sides, foliate ormolu bronze mounts, a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

Circa 1770-90 George III Period English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Circa 1770-90 George III Period English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Circa 1770-90 George III Period English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1770-90 George III period English Bowfront Chest of Drawers. Mahogany & mahogany veneered - fine choice of timbers & warm brown color. Deal secondary wood. Raised on shaped, br...

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

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s

French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century French Riviera style dresser in bamboo and woven rattan, completed with solid brass knobs. This charming organic dresser was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s...

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

Materials

Brass

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

French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode
French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode

French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary French commode from the 18th century, Louis XV in style, decorated with impressive marquetry techniques that creates movement and definition over the top and drawers...

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

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Bronze

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 understated elegance and disciplined design principles characteristic of Scandinavian furniture of the period....

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The date is recorded internally in brush-written ink, providing direct historical evid...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality Scandinavian chest of drawers made in pine and re-painted in the early 20th century into it's current blu...

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

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Pine, Paint

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of burl elm and solid elm panel sid...

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

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 32 1/4 in W: 40 3/4 in D: 19 1/2 in An elegant and classically proportioned French Louis XVI style brass mounted marble top commode, embodying the timeless restraint...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Late 20th Century Stacking Luggage-Form Leather & Woven Rattan Side Table Chest
Late 20th Century Stacking Luggage-Form Leather & Woven Rattan Side Table Chest

Late 20th Century Stacking Luggage-Form Leather & Woven Rattan Side Table Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century Stacking Luggage-Form Leather and woven rattan Chest Side Table featuring 3 drawers with leather pulls and William and Mary Style wooden legs. Measure 25.5" in wi...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood, Rattan

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of Swedish hand painted commodes, ideal for many rooms around the home. Rectangular top with front cante...

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

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Pine, Paint

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers or Commode~~1930s This is a SUPERB example of an antique French Country oak Louis XV style ches...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Ebonized Mahogany Campaign Style Tall Chest, C. 1960.
Ebonized Mahogany Campaign Style Tall Chest, C. 1960.

Ebonized Mahogany Campaign Style Tall Chest, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stately tall chest of drawers in sleek, ebonized mahogany, exemplifying the refined proportions and utilitarian elegance of mid-20th century campaign-inspired design. The piece fea...

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Don't miss these they don't come around often!! This elegant matching pair of Gentleman’s chests was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5911. A classic example of Wormley’s...

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top

19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant 19th century Louis XVI style demilune commode, finely crafted in marquetry and adorned with a richly colored breccia marble top. This refined piece beautifully reflects the n...

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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Commode
French 18th Century Commode

French 18th Century Commode

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut and inlay. The feet are lacquered in black.

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

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers from the 1930s
Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers from the 1930s

Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers from the 1930s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This Art Deco chest of drawers in inlaid wood dates from the 1930s. It is decorated with geometric marquetry formed from small squares of veneer, creating a play of patterns and shad...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Black Lacquered French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Att. To Bodart
Midcentury Black Lacquered French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Att. To Bodart

Midcentury Black Lacquered French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Att. To Bodart

By Jacques Bodart

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Louis XV Style black lacquered cabinet attributed to Bodart. It dates to the late 1970s. It has gilt brass appointments to the feet and body, the black lacquer is n...

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart Inc.

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern Gentleman’s Chest was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the United States, circa 1950. The piece presents a refined rectilinear form, featuring a ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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.