Spanish Painted Commodes
Painted Spanish 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted (rather than stencilled ) by
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Spanish Chest of drawers in Duck Egg Blue Paint
Located in Faversham, GB
, Spain circa 1870.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Pine, Paint
A Pair of Pink Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of wide 19th-century commodes in a pink blush finish.
Each cabinet has a thick
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers.
The commodes are a
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,856 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
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Spanish Colonial painted and polychrome-decorated commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial painted and polychrome-decorated commode with liver marble top above two long
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Central American Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Marble
Twins, Chest of Drawers in Iroko and Painted Front Drawers
By Germano Marchetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
shape with light lines achieved by its flying lower frame.
Drawer's cases are in black painted DM with
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2010s Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century Spanish Painted Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful later 19th century commode from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of later 19th century commodes from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Terrific Pair of 19th Century Spanish Painted Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Spanish painted commode from the Catalan region of Spain. This chest of drawers has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with three
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Spanish Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational late 19th century painted commode from Spain. Great construction with dentilated
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish 19th Century Painted Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome later 19th century commode in painted wood. Terrific painted finish in a zinc-like
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sensational Pair of Painted Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from Spain. Great construction with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish Mid-19th Century Painted Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming mid-19th century painted commode from the Catalan region of Spain. An elegant chest of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish 19th Century Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 19th century commode from Spain. The chest has a terrific painted finish with blue
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely early 19th century commode from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Painted Commode From Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome mid 19th century painted commode from Spain. In the tastes of Napolean III - the
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Spanish Commode In Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional 18th century painted commode from the Catalan region in Spain. Originally, an
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Spanish Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming mid 19th century painted commode from Spain. This chest of drawers is a wonderful
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Spanish Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century commode from the Catalan region of Spain. Three small drawers over two
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
Spanish antique commode/chest of drawers in painted wood from the late 18th century. This beautiful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish Mid-19th Century Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful mid-19th century commode from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of later 19th century commodes from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish 3 Draw Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting late 19th century Spanish 3 draw commode with later decoration. 1890.
Code: 8767
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of 18th Century Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of 18th century commodes from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Spanish 19th Century Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific pair of mid-19th century painted wood commodes from the Catalan region of Spain
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Spanish Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational pair of late 19th century painted commodes from the Catalan region of Spain. Their
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Spanish Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Spanish chest with traditional and original painted finish. The cream colored paint has a
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Commodes from Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific pair of 19th century Spanish commodes in painted wood. Beautifully constructed with
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish 19th Century Painted Comode
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful commode in painted wood from the Catalan region of Spain. Nice solid drawer pulls and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Catalan Painted Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming early 19th century painted commode form the Catalan region of Spain. This wonderful
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th c. Spanish painted Sacristy Chest
Located in Houston, TX
, probably a type of pine, has wooden drawer pulls and a hidden compartment on top in the back. The paint is
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Catalan Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful Spanish Commode in painted wood from the Catalan Region of Spain. This commode is
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish Hand Painted Fir Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Spanish chest of drawers in hand painted fir, polychrome floral motifs in greens and
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Spanish chests of Drawers in Decorative Paint-work
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of mid 20th Century Spanish chests of drawers in highly decorative paint-work
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20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Spanish Painted Blue Three-Drawer Chest with Wooden Pulls
Located in Houston, TX
This is one of a pair of chests from Spain that were made with 19th century furniture and newer
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Spanish 18th Century Painted Sacristy Chest with Deep Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Europe. This one has the original paint intact. The drawers are deep at 23.5 W x 27 D for lots of storage.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish Hand-Painted Wooden Chest of Drawers with Plants Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish hand-painted wooden chest of drawers with plants motifs.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 19th Cenury Catalan Commodes in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of early 19th century commodes in painted wood from the Catalan region of Spain
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Spanish Painted Pair Blue under Cream Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully layered in paint like the old way. You can see the blue under the cream and have wooden hand pulls
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Spanish Painted Three Drawer Chest Made From Reclaimed 19th Century Wood
Located in Houston, TX
This chest is is of Spanish origin, made from antique buffets, chests and newer wood . The paint is
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 51 in D 23.25 in
Spanish Painted Three Drawer Chest Made from Reclaimed 19th Century Wood
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautiful chest with round aged pulls. It’s from Spanish origin made from old buffets
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th-20th Century Spanish Painted Black Chest with Silver Leaf Corners
Located in Houston, TX
Very Cool Late 19th-early 20th century Spanish chest with four drawers painted black with silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Spanish Hand Painted Chest of Drawers with Drawers, Doors and Original Iron
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish hand painted chest of drawers with drawers, doors and original iron fittings.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Spanish Three-Drawer Chest with Later Black & White Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
from Spain from the mid-late 1800s but the paint is later. It's finished with wood pulls.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34 in W 48.63 in D 21.63 in
19th Century Spanish 16 Drawer Storage Cabinet with Slate Top Painted Grey
Located in Houston, TX
This is a former industrial or shop storage from Spain that has been painted a medium grey finish
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 64.75 in D 23 in
Spanish Painted Gray Two Drawer Chests with Round Ring Pulls and Vintage Marble
Located in Houston, TX
This is one of a pair of chests that were made from old buffets and chests and painted a fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.38 in W 45.25 in D 21.63 in
Pair of Spanish Antique Painted Blue and Off-White Chests of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Spanish antique pair of chests of drawers with original blue and off-white painted finish in a
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Spanish Two-Drawer Chest Painted Black with Wooden Pulls Made from Pine
Located in Houston, TX
This chest is from Spain and made with reclaimed wood from 19th century old chests or buffets. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Painted Gray Three-Drawer Chest from Spain with Key Using and Newer Wood
Located in Houston, TX
This Spanish chest made from remaking 19th century chests and later paint. The gray paint is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
H 34.88 in W 45.13 in D 23 in
Pair of 19th Century Catalan Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific pair of later 19th century commodes from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
.
A rare and wonderful find in excellent condition.
Catalonia, Spain circa 1850.
H: 101.5 CM H
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted, rather than stencilled, by
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Repainted Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This early 20th Century Spanish chest of drawers has been brilliantly repainted by our friend in
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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$34,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
$1,832
H 31.5 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers.
In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
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2010s Italian Other Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,851 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
$5,201 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers on China Legs Made of Oak by FDB Møbler 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) chest of drawers of solid and veneered oak with soap treatment. The classic storage furniture has 8 drawers mounted with brass drawer pull...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
$5,910
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Maple
$4,539 Sale Price
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H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Bidermeir Style Chests of Drawers Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Italian chests of drawers made in the late 19th or early 20th century, in the Biedermaier style. They are made of walnut wood and the marquetry is fruit tree wood. Each one...
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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$6,088 / set
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece it really could be used in many ways and in a...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Console Table Stainless, Bronze Made in Chicago Any Dimension Optional Finishes
By Old Plank Road
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom handmade stainless steel and bronze console table with your choice of tops. Having a custom finish in a mottled charcoal effect shown in images 4, 5, & 6 and handmade to the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Bronze, Stainless Steel
$6,800 / item
H 35 in W 49.5 in D 15.5 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
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Mahogany
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
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Leather, Wood
$8,800 / set
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Walnut,
Germany, 1820
We are pleased to offer this exceptional Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in beautifully veneered walnut wood. ...
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 32.68 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Dal Vera Bamboo and Wicker/Rattan Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Dal Vera bamboo and wicker/rattan chest of drawers - Italy 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
$2,600
H 29.14 in W 40.95 in D 18.51 in
Ceiling Suspended Hanging Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage Four
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Brass, Bronze
$4,795 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
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Spanish Painted Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Spanish painted commodes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Spanish painted commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Find 59 antique and vintage Spanish painted commodes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Spanish painted commodes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Spanish painted commodes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical Spanish painted commodes are of considerable interest. John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and William A. Berkey Furniture Co. each produced beautiful Spanish painted commodes that are worth considering.
How Much are Spanish Painted Commodes?
Prices for Spanish painted commodes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Spanish painted commodes begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.
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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