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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

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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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

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Wood

19th Century 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

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Walnut

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

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century

Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

These 2 Biedermeier chests pf drawers were made in early 19th century. They come from Germany. Made of solid coniferous wood and veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Both commodes ...

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

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Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

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

Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with soft gray undertones, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied car...

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

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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

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied carving, dentil ...

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

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in shades of blue and contrasting black top with simple geometric carving on each drawer. Canted fluted side posts wi...

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

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Brass

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 Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

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

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

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

Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode, Germany, circa 1830–1840
Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode, Germany, circa 1830–1840

Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode, Germany, circa 1830–1840

Located in Wrocław, Poland

An elegant Biedermeier commode crafted in Germany circa 1830–1840, veneered in beautifully figured cherrywood. The front showcases a striking, symmetrical grain pattern with rich fla...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to present an exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna a...

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

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Brass

Rare Freestanding Chest in Brass, Parchment and Walnut by Josef Frank, 1940s
Rare Freestanding Chest in Brass, Parchment and Walnut by Josef Frank, 1940s

Rare Freestanding Chest in Brass, Parchment and Walnut by Josef Frank, 1940s

By Estrid Ericson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This exceptionally rare freestanding chest, designed by Estrid Ericson and Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies a distinctive fusion of decorative art...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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

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Walnut

French Walnut Commode with Marble Top and Lion Ring Pulls
French Walnut Commode with Marble Top and Lion Ring Pulls

French Walnut Commode with Marble Top and Lion Ring Pulls

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A compact, yet substantial French commode from circa 1820 wrapped in expressive, bookmatched walnut mounted with lion face ring-pull hardware on the drawers. The dark marble on top f...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Chest Drawer Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Chest Drawer Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Chest Drawer Italy 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design cest of drawers from the Artona series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto. Made of laminated walnut veneer, the layering is ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Brass, Metal

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

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

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

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

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

Category

1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Oak

Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

A beautiful Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Bombe' shape with 3 drawers fitted with pierced brass hardware. Rosewood profusely decorated in Dutch Marquetry on front, top...

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

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.