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Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys. Under the chest of drawers there are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in GB
drawers with the original key A very good looking and well made piece, this is Biedermeier furniture at
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Antique 1860s European High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Tarleton, GB
An elegant graduated chest of drawers by English furniture maker Golden Key. Dated circa mid
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Walnut

1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Acacia Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Brea, CA
Heirloom quality chest of drawers Description : Solid Acacia W/Driftwood Finish Color / Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Acacia Wood Chest of Drawers
Acacia Wood Chest of Drawers
H 38 in W 44 in D 22 in
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 37.25 in D 22.75 in
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
H 30.5 in W 22.25 in D 37.75 in
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Danish Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Very special late Empire chest of drawers with opaline glass inlay, 19th century, Denmark, 1830
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Antique 1830s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. The top plate mirrored
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and
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Antique 17th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
H 40.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1760-1780 Rare original chest of drawers from the 2nd half
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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 24.02 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
drawers. Each drawer has a round fitting. The key ispresent, but lock is not working. The chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37.21 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This is an elegant George III period oak chest of drawers. The medium dark patina has a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
H 60.5 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers \ Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4746, Regency mahogany chest of drawers of bowfronted design, having string inlaid mahogany top
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
three long drawers, all carved and with fine brass foliate bales and escutcheons (lacking a key). The
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
enough of the same type of wood left! A good size, with fully operational drawers, locks and keys
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
H 26.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers in Cuba mahogany veneered on oak. Three drawers with original gilded
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Antique 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Well figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers from the George III period. Raised on splay
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A finely proportioned English George III Chippendale period chest of drawers in mahogany. With a
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Drawers, With Replacement Brass Handles Original Key Escutcheons, Raised On Original Shaped Bracket Feet
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Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers or dresser. Mahogany veneered on oak. Four drawers, the sides are
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Antique 1780s Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Original five drawer tall boy chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 28.35 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful English chest of drawers, dating to the Mid-1800s. The mahogany wood has soft
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 23 in D 49.5 in
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original three drawer chests by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4910 fine quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine outline, having figured
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 38.98 in D 23.23 in
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French Neoclassical chest of drawers with spectacular dovetailed engravings has seen
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has such a splendid
Category

Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Empire - or what we would refer to as "Biedermeier" - chest of drawers. Beautifully inlaid
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Birch, Walnut

Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 32.875 in W 33.875 in D 17.75 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Baroque dresser with four drawers, period brass hardware and key. Inlaid fruitwood
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Fine 6 drawer high chest with fan-carved center and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Unpolished
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20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Queen Anne Style Chest of Drawers
Queen Anne Style Chest of Drawers
H 47.5 in W 30.5 in D 19 in
Period Biedermeier Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest of drawers or commode. Handsome period Biedermeier three-drawer chest of
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
H 37.01 in W 22.25 in D 16.15 in
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers from Sweden.  As normal with Scandinavian chests the drawers, they are opened on the key and not
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Yellow Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 47.25 in D 19 in
Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency chest of drawers in a sophisticated Ivory lacquer with contrasting stylized Greek
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
Kittinger Chest with Greek Key Pulls
H 32 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style and featuring elaborate cast brass trim
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
H 32.875 in W 48 in D 19.75 in
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century
Category

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

Materials

Teak

American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes
Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 46.66 in D 27.37 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak, Softwood

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century provincial chest of drawers made from solid oak. Laterally coffered oak body
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 50.2 in D 24.61 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Baroque Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian midcentury Baroque Revival chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality mahogany
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique light green
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers key you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chest of drawers key for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage chest of drawers key now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest of drawers key — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chest of drawers key made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Kittinger, Kittinger Furniture Company and Again & Again each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers key that is worth considering.

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Is it 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 a 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.

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 Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, 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.

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