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Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
veneered in absolutely fabulous American Black Walnut. This exceptional piece veneered in American Black
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers
$2,559
H 38 in W 36.25 in D 20.25 in
Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable black lacquer refinished commode in walnut and brass hardware, two small upper drawers
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
$9,500 Sale Price
48% Off
H 35.44 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
foliate mounts; all in a well-figured and richly patinated black walnut veneer.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 48.5 in D 25.25 in
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Handcrafted Federal Solid Black Walnut and Satinwood Silver Smith Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Solid Black Walnut Silver Chest in the Federal style. This piece is designed for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

Handcrafted Federal Solid Black Walnut and Satinwood Silver Smith Chest
Handcrafted Federal Solid Black Walnut and Satinwood Silver Smith Chest
$3,430 Sale Price
30% Off
H 39 in W 21.25 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
. Topped with a sleek black marble slab, this commode exudes sophistication. The chest features four
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut & Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
traditional and modern interiors. A luxurious black marble top with subtle veining sits atop the chest
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
structure, suggesting precise joinery. The chest is crafted from solid walnut, showcasing a rich medium-to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
proportion and tactile detail, expressed through warm walnut panels accented by hand-hammered brass bands
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
$11,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 45.08 in W 57.09 in D 25.99 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode. The three drawer chest is raised by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
$33,500
H 33.5 in W 50.75 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Chest of Drawers, Walnut Frame with Black Relief Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and contemporary chest of drawers is a beautiful blend of rich wood and minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly walnut black lacquer refinished commode chest of drawers with a scalloped top and corners
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
$15,353 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 21.86 in
Austro-Hungarian Chest of Drawers in Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Woodbury, CT
The handsome lines of this chest augment its wonderful proportions with drawers flanking the center
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Burl

Fine 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Veneered Marble Top Chest
By Louis Philippe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional Chest with fine traditional French form and Belgian Marble top with great patterning
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century portuguese black color varnish refinished chest of drawers showcases exquisite
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century black color varnish refinished chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative black lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
$14,253 Sale Price
35% Off
H 88.19 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV style black lacquer refinish chest of drawers with 3 drawers with breccia marble from
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
$8,279 Sale Price
34% Off
H 33.27 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
storage make this short versatile chest of drawers a stylish addition to any interior. The key design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 35.13 in D 21.25 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Black lacquered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

James Mont for Widdicomb Black Chests of Drawers, a Pair
By James Mont, John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Two sultry ebonized chests by James Mont for John Widdicomb. Two over three drawers open with
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
or bedside chest By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Iron and Walnut Chests Designed by Donald Knorr for Vista
By Donald Knorr
Located in Stamford, CT
armitures painted black supPorting walnut chests.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1960s Black lacquered walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
. Black lacquered walnut, with iconic carved double ring drawer pulls. Measures: 36" W x 19" D x 28.25
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest By Florence Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Walnut and Black Lacquered Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut and black lacquered Biedermeier commode is a classic piece of
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large 1940s Art Deco sideboard credenza features a remarkable gilt work and a black varnish
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 20th Century
Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 20th Century
$12,065 Sale Price
58% Off
H 40.36 in W 69.3 in D 16.54 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. Stunning piece of furniture that, with its many curves, creates incredible light reflections in the perfectly polis...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 in Black Piano Lacquer
$3,690 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
black lacquer. The black walnut parquetry drawer fronts add dramatic contrast. Stunning solid brass
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Black Walnut Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, c 1935
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
and top executed in incredible bookmatched black walnut. The markings on this particular chest are so
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
making this a period piece), the walnut wood has been bleached more recently, giving the three tiers of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Metal, Bronze

Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated panelled drawers with original carved feet and applied carving to side of case. Original bronze handles.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44.25 in W 62 in D 24.63 in
Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Italia, 1810 Walnut veneer Top in white Carrara marble Columns in ebonized wood Bases, capitals
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian Baroque walnut commode (17th/18th Century) with 4 drawers pulls carved in the form
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
Northern Italian Baroque Walnut Commode
$39,500
H 44 in W 66.5 in D 25 in
French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut commode from the early 20th century, with grey veined marble top four
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic chest of drawers with cascading base ending in bun feet, raised diamond pattern on drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
$19,700 / item
H 36 in W 63 in D 23 in
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire walnut commode with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1850. This is a
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Antique 1850s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
$5,800
H 35.5 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
$5,975
H 51.38 in W 39 in D 23.25 in
Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Italian Baroque. Walnut commode. 17th century. Measures: Height 37 ½ in. Width 52 ½ in
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
$13,680
H 37.5 in W 52.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully grained 19th century burl walnut Louis Philippe marble top commode from France. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
19th Century Burl Walnut Commode from France
$4,500
H 37.5 in W 50.63 in D 22.88 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century Northern Italian Commode with three Drawers in Burl Walnut with Figural Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Giltwood, Walnut

Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small chest of drawers refinished in black color high gloss varnish in walnut with cut-out
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Black Lacquer Baroque Commode, 18th Century
$8,871 Sale Price
62% Off
H 34.65 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A black lacquer refinished walnut baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
$8,291 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 18.12 in
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Scarce Wormley Design. Measures: 45
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$5,000 Sale Price
26% Off
H 33 in W 33 in D 18 in
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut and burled walnut. In 1700s France, the commode was considered the finest piece of
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
$16,800 Sale Price
31% Off
H 40.63 in W 65.75 in D 29.63 in
Black Lacquer Black Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
black lacquer by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer with a cut-out top that follows the elegant
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Black Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Black Lacquer Black Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
$8,114 Sale Price / item
42% Off
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Black Lacquer Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
in sleek black lacquer by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer with a cut-out top that follows
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Black Lacquer Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
$8,551 Sale Price / item
33% Off
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
$14,253 Sale Price
34% Off
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
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Black Walnut Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black walnut chest for your home. A black walnut chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a black walnut chest, we have 177 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the black walnut chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A black walnut chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made black walnut chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Black Walnut Chest?

The average selling price for a black walnut chest at 1stDibs is $5,200, while they’re typically $849 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Black Walnut Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use black walnut for just about anything, but its most common uses are for furniture, gunstocks, flooring and coffins. It's considered a sturdy, durable and heavy wood.

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