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Pair of Art Deco Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of art deco rosewood and mixed wood chest of drawers/commodes, each consisting of three
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
Category
1990s Mexican Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Rococo Neapolitan Chest of Drawers, Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
An 18th century Italian Rococo gilt bronze-mounted walnut and fruitwood inlaid chest of drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Satin Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century Satin Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers Commode, refinished in
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.25 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Italian Neoclassical Lemonwood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical lemonwood and amaranth chest of drawers commode. Italian neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode.
Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 33.86 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780
Hand-made in Italy
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35.04 in W 37.41 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Gold Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1790
Located in Lewes, England
) Gustavian White Grey painted chest of drawers commode with classic rococo style feet and drawer front detail
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 51.58 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian Fruitwood Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian chest of 3 drawers in fruitwood. Unusual front leg and foot embellishments
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century German Baroque Commode or chest of drawers with curved top front edge, three stacked
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Biedemeier Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers or commode with satinwood inlays. Mythological creatures
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A fine and elegant chest of drawers or commode by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940. The handsome mahogany
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A George II Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
A George II Walnut Chest of Drawers with nice proportions. Cross-banded top and drawers. Oak
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Antique 1730s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Stylish Woven Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish medium sized vintage chest of drawers made of bamboo and lacquered woven rattan having 3
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this exceptional 18th century French Commode was handcrafted and
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The baroque chest of drawers dates from the 18th century. The front and the lid of the chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Small 18th century oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of a very neat sized late 18th century oak commode
French circa 1780 with original
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th century Queen Anne walnut chest of drawers / commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A wonderful late 19th century walnut Queen Anne style chest of drawers circa 1870 .
The chest of
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Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier German Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-made in Germany in the early 1800s. The chest features three
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 38.58 in W 49.21 in D 24.8 in
Antique Biedermeier Burl Wood Inlaid Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine late 19th early 20th century walnut Danish Inlaid figural commode. Commode features three
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Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
ANTIQUE BIEDERMEIER BURL WOOD INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine Late 19th early 20th century Biedermeier Inlaid figural commode. Commode features three
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Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style
French circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
17th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Canterano
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1600s using walnut. This is an absolutely stunning
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted leather wrapped and gold tooled embossed Maitland Smith chest of drawers
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2010s Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers / Commode from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Baroque chest of drawers made of pinewood body and covered with walnut veneer. Fittings and locks
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Walnut
19th Century Neoclassical Italian Elm Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
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Overall this is a gorgeous commode, with great proportions and beautiful patina. The drawers are spacious
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Elm
H 34.45 in W 43.71 in D 23.82 in
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Leather Chest of Drawers Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Leather and Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers is not just a functional storage solution, but also a statement
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Late 20th Century Philippine Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish.
Hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut for both the case as
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Bronze and Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs and long feet finished with golden
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Luxurious Nancy Corzine Solid Mahogany French Style Chest of Drawers Commode
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superbly made solid mahogany commode in the French style having 4 roomy drawers, antiqued brass
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 32.29 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Classic French Empire Chest made from rosewood veneer and featuring ebonized front columns, c. 1810
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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XIV period Mazarine chest of drawers in thuya burl, rosewood, boxwood and walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 47.64 in D 24.81 in
Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers, with 3 greatly carved drawers hidden behind the two doors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 38.98 in W 46.86 in D 21.26 in
Antique Queen Anne style burr walnut tall boy chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Queen Anne style burr walnut chest on stand tall boy circa 1920 ..
The chest has a
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Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 53.55 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Forney, TX
+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one!
Exquisitely
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large 18th-Century English Antique Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic large antique English oak chest of drawers features its original hardware and is a
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 42.52 in W 40.95 in D 22.84 in
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.25 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
1930s Chest of Drawers, Commode, Credenza Art Deco by Guglielmo Urlich for Ar.Ca
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1930s chest of drawers in burl walnut, restored and wax polished from ARCA Milano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
H 40.95 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
Antique French Oak Commode Chest of Drawers - George III / Chippendale Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode.
Large deep drawers for functional storage. Does show signs
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Antique 19th Century French George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italy Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers , Walnut, with shoe rack, restaured
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century chest of drawers, commode with two drowers and two flaps with shoe rack, in
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Antique 1880s Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 38.59 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Chiffonier
Located in Paris, FR
Chiffonier chest of drawers commode dresser with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Chiffonier
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Chiffonier chest of drawers commode dresser with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
19th Century shaped front oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century shaped front oak chest of drawers circa 1880.
Dutch shaped oak chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty chest of drawers / commode / dressing or vanity table in solid oak with 4 drawers and a
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Large Faux Bamboo Green Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers, commode or dresser. This four drawer faux bamboo
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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Chest Of Drawers Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of chest of drawers commodes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chest of drawers commodes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 29041 antique and vintage chest of drawers commodes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 716 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chest of drawers commodes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of drawers commodes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chest of drawers commodes over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Chest Of Drawers Commodes?
Prices for chest of drawers commodes start at $10 and top out at $989,645 with the average selling for $4,500.
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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.
Questions About Chest Of Drawers Commodes
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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