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Antique Commode Washstand

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
By Robert Adam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this spectacular satinwood demilune (or halfmoon) commode/washstand fit for a palace. Attributed to
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood, Hardwood, Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Demilune Commode
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 52 in D 24 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of
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Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of
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Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser is an ode to a bygone era, when dressing in
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble, Brass

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their
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1770s English Georgian Antique Commode Washstand

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Ironstone, Hardwood

Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Commode Washstand

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Pine

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Commode Washstand

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Walnut, Pine

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French Marble Washstand Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
19th century French marble and Cuban mahogany washstand. The marble top above an arrange of
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19th Century French Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Bedroom Washstand Made of Cuban Mahogany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This is a very interesting pot cupboard, commode or washstand with a lift up lid! This is a very
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18th Century English George III Antique Commode Washstand

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Mahogany

19th Century French Regence Carrara Marble-Top Commode - Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence Carrara marble-top commode washstand was handcrafted during the
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1860s French Regency Antique Commode Washstand

Antique Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Commode Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers shaped and beveled backsplash with flanking candle
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Pair of Commodes
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An elegant pair of Regency demilune bedside commodes / washstands in mahogany of a good color and
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Commode Washstand

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Mahogany

Antique Pair of Commodes
Antique Pair of Commodes
H 34 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Backsplash Walnut Washstand Commode. Item featured carved
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Flip Top Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Washstand Commode. Item featured is a flip top
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19th Century American Colonial Antique Commode Washstand

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Pine

American Primitive Colonial Red Polychrome Painted 3-Drawer Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive colonial red distress polychrome painted 3-drawer washstand commode
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19th Century North American Primitive Antique Commode Washstand

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Pine

Antique American Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Washstand Towel Bar Cabinet Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American wash stand, dry sink or commode. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
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Late 19th Century American Colonial Antique Commode Washstand

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Washstand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak washstand from England with a wonderful hand scalloped backsplash. The top of the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Washstand
19th Century English Oak Washstand
H 47.5 in W 43.38 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV mahogany marble-top washstand features graceful cabriole legs
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Commode Washstand

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Carrara Marble

Antique Late Victorian Eastlake Oak Washstand Cabinet Chest Dresser 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century oak washstand featuring three drawers with side cabinet and brass hardware.
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Oak

Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Washstand, circa 1870
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Victorian Eastlake washstand Originally purchased from Marshall Field's in
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Slate

Antique Late Victorian Walnut Marble Top Washstand 3 Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century washstand or dresser. Made from walnut with 3 dovetailed drawers and a white
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Pine Wood Flip Top Washstand Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century primitive colonial pine wood flip top washstand cabinet. Item features a flip
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19th Century American Colonial Antique Commode Washstand

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Pine

Antique Victorian Eastlake Granite Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake dresser or chest of drawers. Made of walnut featuring three (3) drawers with raised burled panels, turned knobs, acanthus carved accents, and granite top o...
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Granite

Antique English Mahogany and Carrera Marble Washstand With Green Tulip Tile Back
Located in Centennial, CO
Such a charming antique English mahogany washstand with Carrara marble top and green tulip tile
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Commode Washstand

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th C Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble 3 Drawer Chest Dresser Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three dovetailed drawers, stepped stiles and a marble top. The drawers are dovetailed via the Knapp Joi...
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1880s Eastlake Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode. Item features one
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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burlwood Walnut Marble Top Washstand Nightstand Commode. Item features a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

English Victorian Green Ceramic Tile Backsplash Marble Top Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian green ceramic tile backsplash marble top washstand commode. Item features
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Marble Washstand Dresser Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian marble top dresser. Made from quartersawn oak with walnut burled veneer front. Each drawer features an ornately carved key hole and hand carved drawer pulls centere...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Washstand, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand offers beveled marble top with backsplash and candle stands
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Quality Mahogany Washstand Bedside Table Georgian Nightstand C1820
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany washstand bedside table Georgian nightstand C1820 . Great rare item
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1820s Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood

Antique Quality Mahogany Washstand Bedside Table Georgian Nightstand, C1800
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany washstand bedside table Georgian nightstand C1800 . Great rare item
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19th Century Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Washstand Cabinet Fruit & Nut
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian chest of drawers, circa 1870s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with a serpentine backsplash and three lower drawers. Drawers are hand dovetailed and ...
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1870s Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Marble Top Commode, Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian washstand commode offers marble top with shaped backsplash with lower shelf
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Maple Washstand, Dry Sink, Commode, Tiger Stripe Maple, B692 REDUCED!!
Located in Vancouver, BC
This antique French Canadian washstand is constructed of lovely tiger stripe maple and can be used
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1870s Canadian Antique Commode Washstand

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Maple

English Pine Washstand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English pine washstand with original hardware and grey marble on top surfaces.
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19th Century English Antique Commode Washstand

English Pine Washstand
English Pine Washstand
H 33.5 in W 37 in D 19 in
French Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
French mahogany marble-top washstand having two short and three long drawers having brass handles
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Early 20th Century French Antique Commode Washstand

French Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
French Mahogany Marble-Top Washstand
H 33.86 in W 52.37 in D 22.45 in
Black Veined Marble and Oak Washstand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Marble and Oak Washstand with drawer.
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19th Century English Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Black Veined Marble and Oak Washstand
Black Veined Marble and Oak Washstand
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
French Oak Marble Top Chest/Washstand
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Solid oak chest of two short and three long drawers having a marble top raised on shaped legs
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Early 1900s French Antique Commode Washstand

French Oak Marble Top Chest/Washstand
French Oak Marble Top Chest/Washstand
H 32.68 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Antique Faux Bamboo Washstand with Marble Backsplash
Located in Southampton, NY
Faux Bamboo Washstand with Marble Backsplash. Good Proportions. New Paint.
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19th Century English Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

19th Century Victorian Marble-Top Walnut Washstand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A marble backsplash and topped serpentine washstand with conforming walnut base with brass and
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Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

Antique Victorian Satin Walnut Marble Top Washstand, Tiles, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian satin walnut marble top washstand with tiles, Scotland 1900, B2792 Scotland
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble

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Master of the Grotesque Vase (active in Rome and Naples in the first quarter of the 17th century) Still life of flowers in a classic vase oil on canvas 66 x 51 cm, In frame cm. 82 x...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Commode Washstand

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Oil

Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
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2010s American Antique Commode Washstand

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Zebra Hide

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Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Unique pair of art deco sconces, long narrow design with a stunning art deco design. These are period and show the age, see photos. They are extremely rare and collectible as well as...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Commode Washstand

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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Art Deco Sconces/Wall Lights
$936
H 26 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Late 19th Century Antique Commode Washstand

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Sterling Silver

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
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Located in Leicester, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Antique Commode Washstand

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Aluminum

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
$2,636 / item
H 68.9 in W 38.19 in D 19.3 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood

French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance the ambiance of any space with this French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier. Handcrafted in France in the 1990s, the stunning bronze and alabaster materials add a touch of ele...
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1990s Antique Commode Washstand

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Alabaster, Bronze

French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
$4,810
H 25 in W 35 in D 35 in
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Commode Washstand

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Wood

Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
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$7,277
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in
Bed in Midollino by Adalberto dal Lago for Germa, 1969
By Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in Milano, IT
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Commode Washstand

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Rattan, Wood

Bed in Midollino by Adalberto dal Lago for Germa, 1969
Bed in Midollino by Adalberto dal Lago for Germa, 1969
$1,436 Sale Price
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H 25.2 in W 38.19 in D 77.96 in
French Art Deco Style Patinated Metal Animal Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco style patinated metal deer sculpture on onyx base. Measures: Width 48 cm. height 25 cm.      
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Commode Washstand

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI-style commode from France, with a marble top on a mahogany case of three drawers. The white stone is traced with fine veining and a patinated sur...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Washstand

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
$4,995
H 35 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Mahogany Demilune Console Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Commode Washstand

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Demilune Console Table
19th Century Mahogany Demilune Console Table
$966 Sale Price
44% Off
H 28.25 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century Union National Duncan Phyfe Style Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table. Made from American mahogany with a banded top. Features a harp or lyre carved pedestal base ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Antique Commode Washstand

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Brass

Antique Early 19th C French Carved Oak Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Normandy 1820
Located in Portland, OR
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Commode Washstand

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Oak

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Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Washstand

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Carrara Marble

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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Commode Washstand

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Antique Commode Washstand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique commode washstand for your home. Each antique commode washstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. There are many kinds of the antique commode washstand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique commode washstand, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique commode washstand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Commode Washstand?

The average selling price for an antique commode washstand at 1stDibs is $967, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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.

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