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Ebonised Commode

Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux

Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux

Located in Kent, Dover

A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes
Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes

Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes

$9,281 / set

H 40.95 in W 51.19 in D 24.02 in

Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century French XV style commodes with stunning marble tops and good ormolu mounts.

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

$6,658

H 37.8 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode (past repaired cracked top) sku 699 W121 x D56 x H96 cm Weight 101 Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode

$4,640

H 41.15 in W 44.49 in D 20.08 in

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890. 19thc French ebonised & marble commode Sourced from the South of France Measures: W113 x D51 x H104.5cm.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Ebonised Bureau/Commode
Louis XVI Style Ebonised Bureau/Commode

Louis XVI Style Ebonised Bureau/Commode

$4,707

H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in

Louis XVI Style Ebonised Bureau/Commode

Located in Arundel, GB

A good 19th Century Louis XVI style bureau/commode. Ebonised finish with brass mounts and moulded brass drawer surround details.

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode
19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode

19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode

$10,693

H 38.98 in W 41.93 in D 20.67 in

19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Fruitwood Marble Commode sku 1436E W106.5 x D52.5 x H99 cm Weight 69Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Ebonised Walnut Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Ebonised Walnut Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Ebonised Walnut Commodes

$9,362 / set

H 34.65 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Ebonised Walnut Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of late 19th Century Italian ebonised walnut commodes. With later distressed paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo

Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The uprights with two continuous vertical bands of stringing ebonised and fruitwood from the top to the bottom of the drawers in walnut to match the front of the chest and then rever...

Category

Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest

Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest

$3,995

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in

Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this circa 1940s three-drawer chest has a new ebonised finish, silver tone hardware and is solidly constructed with dove tailed drawers. This versatile piece can be...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier
19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier

19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier

$4,775

H 63 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in

19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th Century French ebonised cartonnier.With sixteen leather clad drawers. Silver gilt tooled with silver gilt Roman numerals. Retaining original keys.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers

$13,383

H 42.92 in W 109.45 in D 16.93 in

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers sku 1864 W278 x D43 x H109 cm Weight 130 kg

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

George III Ebonised Mahogany Graduated Writing Chest Drawers
George III Ebonised Mahogany Graduated Writing Chest Drawers

George III Ebonised Mahogany Graduated Writing Chest Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1820 George III Ebonised Mahogany Graduated Writing Chest Drawers sku 1593 W87 x D47 x H84 cm Weight 38Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..
18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..

18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..

Located in Brecht, BE

A rare find this ebonised pinewood chest of drawers, made during the 18th century in Spain, lovely woodcarving, sungods, shells, typical singns for Compostela, in very good vintage c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

$6,685

H 35.83 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in London, GB

Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers
Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers

Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers

$13,114

H 44.1 in W 74.41 in D 26.78 in

Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large 19th C English Engineers ebonised bank of 24 pine drawers. Original hardware and finish. Measures: W 189 x D 68 x H 112 cm.  

Category

Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

$6,133

H 37.01 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large Italian 18th century walnut commode. With ebonised banding and canted corners.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised finish and black marble top. Decorative columns on the front sides have brass trim and...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

$3,968

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original brassware.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17 century, oak, bone and ebonised chest of drawers with enclosed upper section
17 century, oak, bone and ebonised chest of drawers with enclosed upper section

17 century, oak, bone and ebonised chest of drawers with enclosed upper section

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptionally rare, mid-late-17th century, oak, bone and ebonized chest of drawers with enclosed upper section In two sections. The top section with two doors disguised as drawer...

Category

Antique 17th Century British Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Oak

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet. This fine side cabinet has a rectangular Belgian black marble top above a gilt-bronze guilloche and flowe...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Agate, Marble, Ormolu

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Ivory

20th Century Italian Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Display Top, C.1930
20th Century Italian Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Display Top, C.1930

20th Century Italian Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Display Top, C.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Striking 20th century Italian ebonised chest of four pull-out drawers with a lit up vitrine display top and carved buckle shaped handles and panelled sides. Measures: Width 100cm ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles
Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

$27,000 / set

H 34.5 in W 46 in D 19 in

Pair of Paul Frankl Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Paul Frankl Mid-Century Ebonised Two-Drawer Commodes/Consoles

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800
Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800

Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

A neoclassical ebonised three-drawer commode with a white marble top with rounded corners.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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18th Century French Ebonised Commode
18th Century French Ebonised Commode

18th Century French Ebonised Commode

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H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in

18th Century French Ebonised Commode

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

18th century French ebonized commode.  

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Directoire/Empire Period Ebonised Commode, circa 1810
French Directoire/Empire Period Ebonised Commode, circa 1810

French Directoire/Empire Period Ebonised Commode, circa 1810

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

French early 19th century Directoire/Empire period ebonised three-drawer commode of generous proportions, circa 1810.

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Provencal Ebonised Oak Commode
18th Century Louis XV Provencal Ebonised Oak Commode

18th Century Louis XV Provencal Ebonised Oak Commode

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H 37.01 in W 50.4 in D 24.81 in

18th Century Louis XV Provencal Ebonised Oak Commode

Located in London, GB

French 18th Century ebonised oak commode with brass details from the Louis XV period.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Ebonised French Commode with Marble Top
18th Century Ebonised French Commode with Marble Top

18th Century Ebonised French Commode with Marble Top

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H 31.11 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

18th Century Ebonised French Commode with Marble Top

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Small 18th century French ebonized marble-top commode with ormolu mounts.   

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Victorian Walnut Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Victorian Walnut Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 43.51 in W 39.77 in D 19.3 in

Victorian Walnut Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1860. An attractive walnut chest of drawers in showroom condition. Walnut top with ebonised moulding over 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers of solid mahogany dove...

Category

Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

19th Century French Ebonised Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Ebonised Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 36.3 in W 49.41 in D 24.81 in

19th Century French Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

French ebonised chest of drawers with original marble top, brass lion's head handles and lion's paw carved feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Satin Birch and Part Ebonised Bedemeier Chest
19th Century Satin Birch and Part Ebonised Bedemeier Chest

19th Century Satin Birch and Part Ebonised Bedemeier Chest

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H 35.83 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 in

19th Century Satin Birch and Part Ebonised Bedemeier Chest

Located in Salisbury, GB

A 19th century satin birch and part ebonised bedemeier chest, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th century Baltic commode
19th century Baltic commode

19th century Baltic commode

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H 38 in W 46 in D 23 in

19th century Baltic commode

Located in Florida, FL

1101 A Baltic gilt and ebonised early 19th century commode A Baltic gilt and ebonised early 19th century fruitwood commode A rectangular top with gilt metal locks,adorned with two...

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Late 20th Century Mahogany and Later Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Pair of Late 20th Century Mahogany and Later Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Pair of Late 20th Century Mahogany and Later Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Pair of late 20th century mahogany and later ebonised chest of drawers (three over two drawers), circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Ebonised Commode
18th Century Ebonised Commode

18th Century Ebonised Commode

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H 35.44 in W 49.61 in D 25.99 in

18th Century Ebonised Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Grand 18th century French ebonised commode with beautiful patina and all original metalwork, circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Napolean III Ebonised Commode Cabinet
Napolean III Ebonised Commode Cabinet

Napolean III Ebonised Commode Cabinet

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H 40 in W 55 in D 23 in

Napolean III Ebonised Commode Cabinet

Located in Altrincham, GB

Napolean III Ebonised Commode Cabinet with Marble Top, Fine Ormalu Mounts of Greek Nature on Gilt Lion Paw Feet

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ebonised Commode with Marble Top
Louis XVI Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

Louis XVI Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

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H 36.23 in W 53.55 in D 22.45 in

Louis XVI Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French Louis XVI ebonised commode with marble top, circa.1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes

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H 38.19 in W 53.15 in D 25.99 in

Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes

Located in London, GB

Pair of Italian Ebonised commodes in Empire style form circa 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode
Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode

Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode

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H 33.47 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in

Early 20th Century Marble Topped Ebonised Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great quality early 20th Century French ebonised commode. With original marble and gilded mounts.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Ebonised Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Ebonised Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Ebonised Commodes

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H 37.41 in W 52.76 in D 26.38 in

Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Ebonised Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An amazing pair of 19th Century Italian Empire ebonised commodes with Carrara marble tops. Raised on gilt lion's paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top
18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

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H 31.11 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

18th Century French Ebonised Commode with Marble Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Small 18th century French ebonised commode with red marble top with moulded edges.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Empire period ebonised commode
Empire period ebonised commode

Empire period ebonised commode

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H 35 in W 48 in D 23 in

Empire period ebonised commode

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Fab early 19th century Empire 3 drawer marble topped commode French circa 1820's with original marble top 3 deep drawers , carved hairy paw feet Height 89 cms or 35 inches Wi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sapele Wood

Early 19th Century Ebonised Commode
Early 19th Century Ebonised Commode

Early 19th Century Ebonised Commode

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H 36.23 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in

Early 19th Century Ebonised Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An early 19th century French ebonised two drawer commode.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode

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H 36.62 in W 53.15 in D 25.99 in

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Wonderful 18th Century French serpentine commode with original handles.The later ebonised paintwork has given this piece a super contemporary look and an amazing storage solution.Wit...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Empire Period Ebonised Commode
19th Century Empire Period Ebonised Commode

19th Century Empire Period Ebonised Commode

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H 35.04 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in

19th Century Empire Period Ebonised Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fab early 19th Century Empire three drawer marble topped commode. Of French origin, circa 1820 with an original marble top, three deep drawers carved paw feet. Circa 1820.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes

Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes

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H 38.59 in D 23.23 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 18th century Italian walnut and ebonised commodes

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George II Ebonised Mahogany Commode
George II Ebonised Mahogany Commode

George II Ebonised Mahogany Commode

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H 33 in W 34 in D 21 in

George II Ebonised Mahogany Commode

Located in London, GB

A George II ebonised mahogany commode with it’s original gilt-brass Rococo handles, circa 1760.

Category

Antique 1760s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

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H 37.41 in W 49.61 in D 20.48 in

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode sku 716 W126 x D52 x H95 cm Weight 65 Kg W126 x D52 x H95 cm Weight 65 Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest
18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

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H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1780. 18the ebonised Dutch Bombe commode chest with original hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19thC French Ebonised Oak & Marble Commode
19thC French Ebonised Oak & Marble Commode

19thC French Ebonised Oak & Marble Commode

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H 32.68 in W 49.61 in D 23.23 in

19thC French Ebonised Oak & Marble Commode

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised oak & marble top commode Measures: W 126 x D 59 x H 83 cm.     

Category

Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode
19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode

19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode

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H 34.26 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in

19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Louis XV ebonised, three drawer commode. With marble top and brass gallery.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

A rare 18th century ebonised Mazarine commode
A rare 18th century ebonised Mazarine commode

A rare 18th century ebonised Mazarine commode

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H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.61 in

A rare 18th century ebonised Mazarine commode

Located in London, GB

An early 18th century French Mazarine commode , three tiered with striking curved corner legs .

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Ebonised Italian Empire Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Ebonised Italian Empire Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Ebonised Italian Empire Commodes

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H 35.44 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in

Pair of 19th Century Ebonised Italian Empire Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous pair of early 19th Century Italian ebonised Empire commodes. These commodes are made from quality timber and feature fantastic use of matched timber that falls over the edge...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Ebonised Directoire Brass Mounted Marble Top Commodes
Pair of Ebonised Directoire Brass Mounted Marble Top Commodes

Pair of Ebonised Directoire Brass Mounted Marble Top Commodes

Located in Benington, Herts

A stunning and decorative pair of French Directoire period ebonised and brass mounted marble topped commodes.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ebonised Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with White Marble Top
Ebonised Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with White Marble Top

Ebonised Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with White Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 Louis XVI style commode of ebonised mahogany with brass mounts and white marble top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
English Ebonised Workshop Drawers

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers

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H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 9.06 in

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 English ebonised workshop drawers sku 241 Measures: W96 x D23 x H95cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Ebonised Bank of Drawers
Ebonised Bank of Drawers

Ebonised Bank of Drawers

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H 32.68 in W 57.09 in D 16.54 in

Ebonised Bank of Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 20th C Ebonised bank of drawers sku 948 Measures: W 145 x D 42 x H 83 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Midcentury Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Midcentury Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 43.25 in W 38 in D 20 in

Midcentury Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1960s chest of drawers found in France with new, traditional European style ebonised finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Ebonised  Chest of Drawers.
Pair of Ebonised  Chest of Drawers.

Pair of Ebonised Chest of Drawers.

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H 32.5 in W 31 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Ebonised Chest of Drawers.

Located in Miami, FL

Very chic pair of chests of drawers, newly restored to perfection. Black ebonised and re plated brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in

Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A 1930s English four long drawer chest of drawers with solid brass handles in excellent condition throughout Age: 1930 Style: Art Deco Material: Ebonised wood Origin : UK...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Modernist Chest of Drawers, c1940
Ebonised Modernist Chest of Drawers, c1940

Ebonised Modernist Chest of Drawers, c1940

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H 37.41 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

Ebonised Modernist Chest of Drawers, c1940

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A French Art Deco chest of drawers in ebonised mahogany with four drawers and bronze handles, high quality construction and beautiful finish drawers run smoothly possibly the work of...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Ebonised Bank of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Ebonised Bank of Drawers, Circa 1920s

Ebonised Bank of Drawers, Circa 1920s

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H 34.26 in W 89.38 in D 18.51 in

Ebonised Bank of Drawers, Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Ebonised bank of drawers, Circa 1920s - Oak drawers and frame - Original Ornate cast iron handles - French ~ 1920s - 227cm wide x 47cm deep x 87cm tall - Small drawers measure...

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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Ebonised and Graduated Bank of Workshop Drawers
Ebonised and Graduated Bank of Workshop Drawers

Ebonised and Graduated Bank of Workshop Drawers

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H 48.82 in W 33.08 in L 48.82 in

Ebonised and Graduated Bank of Workshop Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Ebonised and graduated bank of workshop drawers, circa 1920. Bank of 16 graduated and ebonised hardwood drawers with iron handles. Measures: 84 W x 32.5 D x 124 H cm.

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Vintage 1920s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Glazed Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Glazed Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Mid Century Glazed Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 39.5 in W 33.25 in D 17.25 in

Mid Century Glazed Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1960s chest of drawers with glazed ebonised finish and brushed brass drawer pulls.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers
Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers

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H 35.04 in W 65.75 in D 20.08 in

Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers sku 1620 W167 x D51 x H89 cm

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers

Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers

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H 35.83 in W 60.24 in D 21.26 in

Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers sku 1619 W153 x D54 x H91 cm

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter
Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter sku 1438 W159 x D56 x H81 cm

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Slender Ebonised Chest with New Brass Hardware
Slender Ebonised Chest with New Brass Hardware

Slender Ebonised Chest with New Brass Hardware

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H 39.5 in W 40.25 in D 12.25 in

Slender Ebonised Chest with New Brass Hardware

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this circa 1930s slender five drawer chest has dovetail construction and locking drawers, a new ebonised finish and brass hardware. Unknown maker.

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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ebonised Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
Ebonised Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers

Ebonised Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Louis Philippe style chest with ebonised finish, brass hardware and decorative mounts, circa 1950s. Chest has four functional drawers. Manufacturer marked R-Way.

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Vintage 1950s American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

20th Century Narrow Ebonised Chest of Drawers
20th Century Narrow Ebonised Chest of Drawers

20th Century Narrow Ebonised Chest of Drawers

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H 56.7 in W 32.29 in D 14.97 in

20th Century Narrow Ebonised Chest of Drawers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Elegant early 20th Century mahogany framed ebonised semainier with seven equally sized drawers. Of French origin, circa 1930, this semainier features its original white marble and ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Tuscan Walnut Commode

Tuscan Walnut Commode

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H 40 in W 55 in D 25 in

Tuscan Walnut Commode

Located in London, GB

A FINE TUSCAN EMPIRE PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED WALNUT COMMODE WITH FRIEZE DRAWER ABOVE TWO DRAWERS, CIRCA 1820.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ebonised Black Art Deco Chest of Drawers, c1930
Ebonised Black Art Deco Chest of Drawers, c1930

Ebonised Black Art Deco Chest of Drawers, c1930

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H 33.86 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in

Ebonised Black Art Deco Chest of Drawers, c1930

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A black lacquer chest of four long drawers with some shaped carved detail, the chest has been re polished and is in excellent condition throughout. Age: 1930 Style: Art Deco ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1970s Danish Ebonised Teak and Brass Chest of Drawers
1970s Danish Ebonised Teak and Brass Chest of Drawers

1970s Danish Ebonised Teak and Brass Chest of Drawers

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H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in

1970s Danish Ebonised Teak and Brass Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An ebonised teak chest of drawers, with brass handles Denmark, circa 1970.

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

20th Century Birch And Ebonised Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
20th Century Birch And Ebonised Art Deco Chest Of Drawers

20th Century Birch And Ebonised Art Deco Chest Of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine looking art deco birch chest of drawers circa 1940. 3 drawers with locks and key, dark and light birch veneers used with rosewood, ebonised frame elements.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis XV Period Bombe Commode
Louis XV Period Bombe Commode

Louis XV Period Bombe Commode

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H 33.08 in D 24.41 in

Louis XV Period Bombe Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Louis XV period bombe commode - later ebonised

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Italian 19th Century Walnut Commode
Italian 19th Century Walnut Commode

Italian 19th Century Walnut Commode

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H 37.01 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in

Italian 19th Century Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fabulous Italian early 19th Century walnut commode. Supported by ebonised columns and gilt Corinthian capitals and terminating on gilt hairy paw feet.

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Antique 1820s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ebonised Eight-Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest with Black Marble Top
Ebonised Eight-Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest with Black Marble Top

Ebonised Eight-Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest with Black Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 French chest of eight drawers in classic Louis XVI style has a new professionally applied ebonised finish, black marble top, brass hardware, foot caps and decorative moun...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Period Serpentine Bombe Commode
Louis XV Period Serpentine Bombe Commode

Louis XV Period Serpentine Bombe Commode

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H 34.65 in W 50.01 in D 26.38 in

Louis XV Period Serpentine Bombe Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Louis XV period serpentine bombe commode - later ebonised.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

20th Century Chinese Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Top Lid, C.1940
20th Century Chinese Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Top Lid, C.1940

20th Century Chinese Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Top Lid, C.1940

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Striking mid-20th century Chinese export black lacquered trunk with engraved brass banding and handles. The top trunk is lined with cedar and the insides of the drawers have been ebo...

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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Neo Classic Marble Top Commode
French Neo Classic Marble Top Commode

French Neo Classic Marble Top Commode

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H 33 in W 33 in D 16 in

French Neo Classic Marble Top Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French neo classic marble top commode small ebonised and Kalahari chest of drawers, the Sahara marble top with brass inlaid edges, above three drawers with brass handles, the cante...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1950s Swedish Ebonised Chest of Drawers by David Rosen for Bodafors
Pair of 1950s Swedish Ebonised Chest of Drawers by David Rosen for Bodafors

Pair of 1950s Swedish Ebonised Chest of Drawers by David Rosen for Bodafors

By Bodafors, David Rosén

Located in London, England

A pair of mid century ebonised chests of drawers designed by David Rosen for Bodafors Furniture. Each chest boasts 3 drawers of equal size and a larger drawer at the bottom which are...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed

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$14,500

H 43 in W 78.5 in D 55.5 in

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Located in Stockbridge, GA

Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

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Fabric, Walnut

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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

$925 / item

H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...

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2010s Table Lamps

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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères

Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères

By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

$2,650 / item

H 63.5 in Dm 16.25 in

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...

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2010s American Floor Lamps

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Iron

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

$1,560 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Located in London, GB

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Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands

Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands

$8,334 / item

H 28 in W 26 in D 18 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A French neoclassical style nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered legs with bra...

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Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,902 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940

Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers

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Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...

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Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.

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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

$6,606 / set

H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...

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Pine

Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s

Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s

By Arredoluce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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Ebonised Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ebonised commode available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every ebonised commode was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ebonised commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ebonised commode, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ebonised commode over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl and R-Way Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ebonised Commode?

Prices for a ebonised commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,833 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,315.

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

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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