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Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A NeoClassic inspired six-drawer chest of drawers. With three frieze drawers atop three more long
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Painted Italian Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
two drawers and raised on square tapered legs, this bedside chest is not only beautiful but functional
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers: 18th Century and later, crossbanded walnut and oak. Immerse
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Charme Chest of Drawers
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Structure in érable wood with details and handles enriched in mother of pearl. Marble top.
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with drawers. This retro-looking chest of drawers is distinguished by
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Pair White Bespoke Chests with Three Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of three drawer chests is new and was custom made to our specifications by an English
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2010s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Goatskin

Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
warm shade of brown. It has three drawers with wooden handles. The base is turned legs made of solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Intricate Stringing
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small chest of drawers from the Regency period with flared feet and delicate intricate stringing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Ada Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In this chest of drawers, the classic design of the structure gives prominence to the color palette
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Ada Chest of Drawers
Ada Chest of Drawers
H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 29.93 in
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest with Decorative Penwork
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Early 19th Century) walnut chest with 3 drawers and decorated with ebonized
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

Classic Rococo Style Chests with Christian Lacroix Design
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Rococo style chests with marble slab and redesigned with a contemporary lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful solid Vermont maple chest of drawers. The chest with classic Aladdin's lamp brass
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20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
of spacious drawers, each adorned with classic knob hardware, providing plenty of space for your
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Commodes and Chests o...

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Wood

Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign chest hand crafted in mahogany with classic two
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Campaign English Chest of Drawers
Campaign English Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Quarter Column Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Handles
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early English chest of drawers with original handles and stylized ogee feet. Classic two-over
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
charm to your decor. The three drawers are adorned with classic bail handles, offering both
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique White Chest of Drawers
Antique White Chest of Drawers
H 28 in W 26 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; giving it more of an organic energy. The drawers have classic English drop pulls for the hardware. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) walnut chest with 4 drawers and fluted column sides.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Chest
H 33 in W 48 in D 24 in
Period English Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful original brasses are a highlight of this terrific early oak dresser. Two drawers over
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This Is a Classic Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This is a Classic piece of Oak Furniture from the
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers In Mahogany With 7 drawers and Brass handles From The 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
A 7 drawer polished mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1930s is a fantastic example of
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Vintage 1930s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Serie 2020 Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Overlapping prints, updated Classic moldings, modular mismatch, narrow wrought iron legs. A
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Serie 2020 Chest of Drawers
Serie 2020 Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
"Master Blaster" 21st Century Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlays
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This handmade chest of drawers was conceived by the designer Ivan Paradisi as a tribute to the
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Ebony, Maple

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...

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Wood

Iconic Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Shagreen Stingray

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
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Antique 19th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

18th century French chest of drawers ...
18th century French chest of drawers ...
H 29.53 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 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

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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
1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers exudes classic elegance and utilitarian charm
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
H 34.3 in W 42.7 in D 20.7 in
Antique Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers or commode in the classic Biedermeier style of 19th century
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple

1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
paramount, this chest exudes a timeless appeal with its rich, natural wood grain and classic design. The
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 37.8 in D 18.5 in
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s, France. This lovely vintage piece features five equally
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 20.9 in D 28 in
21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Ourlet is a line in a classic French style, expressing the refinement of the Italian artisan
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

Regency Chic "Aloha" Chest of Drawers by Dixie - 3 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of the Regency "Aloha" Chest of Drawers by Dixie, blending classic elegance with
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20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic George III mahogany with satinwood banding chest of drawers with a two-over-two
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
drawers over three graded drawers make this a Classic and very attractive configuration. The two-plank top
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Gustavian Style Chest, Swedish Genuine Country Black Pine with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
1820 and has the classic straight shape of the period. Three functional drawers where the top one has
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Custom, English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Classic five-drawer chest has all the proper elements one seeks in such a piece. From the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany

Teak Chest with Drawers and Compartments Langeskov Møbelfabrik A / S Denmark
Located in Munster, NRW
Do you need drawers? This very stylish and high quality chest of drawers has 7 of them!!! There are
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
H 41.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.5 in
Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
The solid top rests above three long drawers of equal depth. Clean lines subtley adorn the piece in
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
H 30 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, walnut five-drawer chest with quartered, crossbanded top, waterfall veneered front with
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 43.5 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
behind the inlay. The bowed apron and splayed legs are classic design elements found in this style chest
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 41 in D 20.25 in
Magna Chest of Drawers with Polished Stainless Steel Handles and Feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
Magna is a classic style chest of drawers made of wood with lacquered or veneered finish, equipped
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
frames, are inlaid two female figures with long classic dresses. The chest of drawers rests on square
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
sophisticated design, it epitomizes the classic Scandinavian style. The chest features three spacious drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
Louis-Philippe French 19th Century Bookmatched Walnut Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
and bracket feet. Step into the realm of classic French elegance with this French Louis-Philippe
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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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
19th Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Unlock the elegance of the 19th Century with this French Patinated Chest of Drawers. Standing tall
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French chest of drawers exudes a sense of historical charm and elegance. Crafted from
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.9 in W 35.4 in D 18.5 in
French Louis the 16th Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
white marble top. Three oak lined drawers that slide perfectly. This classic piece would be great in any
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers, Colonial Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Cracking campaign chest of drawers in walnut. - Classic campaign look with the brass handles and
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1990s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Zebra Chest of Drawers by Carlo Rampazzi
By Extroverso, Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
An eye-catching combination of Classic shapes and modern materials, this chest of drawers is an
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Wood, Plexiglass

Zebra Chest of Drawers by Carlo Rampazzi
Zebra Chest of Drawers by Carlo Rampazzi
H 36.23 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
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Classic Chest With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of classic chest with drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique classic chest with drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 275 antique and vintage classic chest with drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 74 modern editions to choose from as well. Classic chest with drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and neoclassical classic chest with drawers are consistently popular styles. Many classic chest with drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but R & Y Augousti, Röthlisberger and Susi & Ueli Berger produced popular classic chest with drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Classic Chest With Drawers?

Prices for classic chest with drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, classic chest with drawers begin at $216 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,842.

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

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 Classic Chest With Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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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