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1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Bachelor's Chest of Drawers with Slide
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Georgian bachelor's chest of drawers with slide, English. Well figured mahogany; solid mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

"Molto" Bamboo Chest of Drawers with leather binding
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo chest of drawers with leather bindings. Italian artisanal production. PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Bamboo

Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color on the body. Top plate painted black. Under the
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Wooden Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Drawers with Flower Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Drawers with Flower Decorations
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2010s Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with standing mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Caryatids
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest of Drawers with Caryatids South Germany, 1815 Cherrywood Very elegant German Empire
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Antique 1810s German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Chest of Drawers with Two Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
About this Chest of drawers with two drawers by Jacques Adnet Chest of drawers with two drawers
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Leather, Wood

French Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant French 20th century chest of drawers with original brass details and a beautifully
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Marble Top
Located in Marbella, ES
English mahogany chest of drawers with four drawers and marble top.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bracket Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with bracket feet, fluted quarter columns and
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with bookstand, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with bookstand, 1800s Square-based chest of drawers with a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Sicilian Chest Of Drawers With Floral Decorations, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Sicilian chest of drawers with floral decorations, 1950s Found in a country house in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk & Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century tall faux bamboo and maple chest of drawers with fall front desk and white marble
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Antique Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...

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Marble

Vintage Amish Chest of Drawers with Matching Attachable Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Amish made chest of drawers with matching attachable mirror. Comes in two pieces. The
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Vintage 1950s American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Spanish Wooden Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Gilded Metal Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish wooden chest of drawers with four drawers and gilded metal pulls.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in
Extravagant Golden Baroque Designer Chest of Drawers with Fabric Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Extravagant golden baroque designer chest of drawers with fabric cover Solid wood body with 2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric, Wood

Antique chest of drawers with stone top, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers with stone top from around 1880. Furniture in very good condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Stone

French 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretary Drawer
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful walnut chest of drawers with secretary drawer. Impressive design with bronze drawer
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Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in
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Antique 1840s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers with grey marble top. Very nice finish
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Spanish Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Five Drawers and Iron and Wooden Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish mahogany chest of drawers with five drawers and iron and wooden handles.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers with intarsia and marble top, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
French chest of drawers with two drawers. Produced in France around 1880. made of walnut wood and
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black marble top. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawers with tulipwood inlay veneer and oak
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Empire Chest of Drawers with Columns, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large cherrywood chest of drawers with four drawers and metal escutcheons in the shape of coats of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A fine George II English mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with leather top brushing slide over
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant Dutch Rococo Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Dutch Rococo commode or chest of drawers with undulating form and secret top drawer! Chest
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Bronze Details and Cream Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century marquetry chest of drawers with bronze details and cream marble top.
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid and solid walnut wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

American Chippendale Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Orig. Bracket Feet 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale graduated walnut chest of drawers with flanking chamfered corner checkered
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Antique 1790s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH FOLDiNG SERVING TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers With Folding
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Palisander, Paint

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Reeded Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest of drawers with a reeded molded edge top, five graduated
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with inlay decorations, early 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with inlay decorations, early 1800s Chest of drawers with a
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant macassar veneer and brass handles. The chest of
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Macassar

Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique French Walnut & Marble-Top Bombè Chest of Drawers with Mirror Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique handsome walnut and marble bombè chest of drawers with beveled mirror, circa 1885-1895
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This exquisite Antique
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Morris & Co. An Arts & Crafts walnut chest of drawers with finely cast handles
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A Superior Quality Arts & Crafts Walnut Chest of Drawers, with finely cast floral
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

Early 19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble on top France, 1810 Walnut Antique Chest
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe chest of drawers with pink marble top, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / wood, marble / Louis Philippe / Antique Stunning and elegant
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165 Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of drawers with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The chest of drawers of the Brocart line is a piece of furniture with a refined and luxurious charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Rattan Chest of Drawers With Brass Details – Dal Vera Production, 70s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo and Rattan Chest of Drawers With Brass Details – Dal Vera Production, 1970s Product Details
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Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous 19th Century French burl walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers with original black marble top
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers with Leather Handles by Fröseke Nybrofabrik, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Oirlo, LI
Small Teak wooden chest of drawers with leather handles by Fröseke Nybrofabrik, 1970s This
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers with Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style Pine Chest of Drawers with table function
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest of drawers with for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every chest of drawers with was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest of drawers with, we have 5086 options in-stock, while there are 163 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers with you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest of drawers with is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Paul Frankl, Baker Furniture Company and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers with that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With?

Prices for a chest of drawers with can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $206,850, while the average can fetch as much as $4,680.

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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 With
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
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    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

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