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Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark
Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark

Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark

Located in Westwood, NJ

A dark rustic chest of drawers crafted with rustic oak. It has a mirrored herringbone oak parquetry

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
George III Oak Chest of Drawers

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

$12,900Sale Price|20% Off

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Madison, MS

This is an elegant George III period oak chest of drawers. The medium dark patina has a beautiful

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers

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

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Dark Coral Lacquer & Light Oak
Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Dark Coral Lacquer & Light Oak

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Dark Coral Lacquer & Light Oak

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal
1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chest of drawers, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This chest of drawers, an

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb late 17th-century antique Jacobean oak chest of drawers fabulously crafted and full of

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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Located in Madison, MS

This Louis XVI Chest of Drawers has 3 drawers with a marble top. The hardware is brass lion carved

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Located in Round Top, TX

A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi

By Chiara Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

of drawers was handcrafted in rosewood and maple. The striking contrast between the warm, dark hues

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and

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Antique 17th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris

19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris Very well finished inlaid chest of drawers Curved

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Dark Oak Parquetry Dressers
Pair of Dark Oak Parquetry Dressers

Pair of Dark Oak Parquetry Dressers

Located in Westwood, NJ

A dark oak parquetry chest of drawers in Dusk finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s
Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s

Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

Vintage chest of drawers in dark oak by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452. It is edited in the 1960s and

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Vintage 1960s Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers

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

Materials

Teak, Pine

Dark Oak Parquetry Dresser
Dark Oak Parquetry Dresser

Dark Oak Parquetry Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A dark oak parquetry chest of drawers in Dusk finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener

Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener Bronze, gilded or

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique English Jacobean Oak Chest
Antique English Jacobean Oak Chest

Antique English Jacobean Oak Chest

Located in Cambridge, US

England, ca. late 17th century. A fabulous antique Jacobean or Charles II style chest on stand

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Antique Late 17th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century

French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century

By Bernard Molitor

Located in Odense, DK

façade is defined by three spacious drawers, each adorned with gilt bronze handles. The top in dark

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers

Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted in the traditional Portuguese

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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lake Chest, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Lake Chest, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode

Lake Chest, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chest's exposed joinery is paired with raised panel doors and drawers. Shown here in our Dark Walnut

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Dark Rustic Oak Parquetry Dresser
Dark Rustic Oak Parquetry Dresser

Dark Rustic Oak Parquetry Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A dark rustic-style oak parquetry dresser with six hand-veneered drawers accented with Verde Bronze

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris Very well made chest of

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest
English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest

English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary 18th century oak chest of drawers, it is of striking color and form to display in

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Brown, Black Wood Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Modern Brown, Black Wood Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles

Modern Brown, Black Wood Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

entryway, this stunning piece is a great option. A beautiful chest of 6 drawers Bloom with oakwood inlaying

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home

Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

pattern. Dark gray Lacquer wood finish on oak. Custom sizes and finishes are available. You can add

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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lake Chest, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Lake Chest, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode

Lake Chest, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chest's exposed joinery is paired with raised panel doors and drawers. Shown here in our Summer Aged Oak

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Blossom chest of 6 drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with white wash finish on oak

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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"
17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition. The rectangular

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home

Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain. The drawers

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Alma Chest, in Sunkissed Oak & Rojo Marble, by August Abode
Alma Chest, in Sunkissed Oak & Rojo Marble, by August Abode

Alma Chest, in Sunkissed Oak & Rojo Marble, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

minimalist silhouette, balanced on gently rounded feet. The chest features a single soft-close drawer above a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century, Danish Modern Oak Bureau / Chest with Seashell Handles
Early 20th Century, Danish Modern Oak Bureau / Chest with Seashell Handles

Early 20th Century, Danish Modern Oak Bureau / Chest with Seashell Handles

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Odense, DK

incisions, adding subtle rhythm and texture to the front elevation. All drawers are fitted with dark/black

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary chest of drawers featuring multiple horizontal drawers arranged in an irregular

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Bookcase with Drawers
Bookcase with Drawers

Bookcase with Drawers

Located in London, GB

-quality oak wood with a light natural finish, the bookcase offers a balanced combination of open shelving

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

Materials

Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak

Located in Seroa, PT

) Chest of drawers - 180 x 50 x H60 cm Mate Beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

English Jacobean 17th Century Oak Four-Drawer Commode of Rare Form
English Jacobean 17th Century Oak Four-Drawer Commode of Rare Form

English Jacobean 17th Century Oak Four-Drawer Commode of Rare Form

Located in Troy, NY

Large and unusual Jacobean Commode, the dark stained oak and the elongated body on tall legs give

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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser
American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser

American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Mission dark stained oak dresser with mirror having 3 drawers over 2 large drawers

Category

20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode
Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode

Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode

Located in New York, NY

dark oak, this chest is raised on escargot feet and features three drawers with original beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode
A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode

A fine 19C Tuscan painted with parcel gilt three drawers commode

Located in London, GB

An outstanding early 19th century Tuscan three drawers commode beautifully painted on all sides

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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Dresser / cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: wavy, medium Warm furniture’s made by

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary Brutalist dresser in solid oak 'Custom Size' Dimensions: Depth 51 cm x Width 167 cm x

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'

By Sóha

Located in Paris, IDF

Dresser / Cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark SÓHA design studio conceives

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare

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

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode
Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode

Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode

Located in Casteren, NL

European summer oak and solid pine and features three drawers. The drawers were enriched with each two

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Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on

Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Country Style English Commode
Antique Country Style English Commode

Antique Country Style English Commode

Located in Sheffield, MA

Charming and useful, this lovely rustic country style 3 wide drawer chest dates to the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century

Empire Commode, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

chest of drawers with top board in Sainte Anne marble, made of carved mahogany and oak, with three

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet
Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet

Pair French Hand Stitched Leather & Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

faux bamboo cabinets, dressers, commodes or chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. It is rare

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country French Painted Commode
18th Century Country French Painted Commode

18th Century Country French Painted Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

legs appears below the three abundantly spacious drawers, each fitted with cast bronze drawer pulls and

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Bronze

Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet
Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet

Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

details - over a brownish-red background. The external areas are dark brown, with a minimal purple hue

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s

Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. The resulting effect

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s

Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. The resulting effect

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Dark Oak Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of dark oak chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct dark oak chest of drawers — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 39 antique and vintage dark oak chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of dark oak chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of dark oak chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Georgian dark oak chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Sóha, Ercole Home and Maison Jansen each produced beautiful dark oak chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Dark Oak Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for dark oak chest of drawers start at $1,595 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $7,495.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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