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Pair of Ebonized Three-Drawer Midcentury Chests
Pair of Ebonized Three-Drawer Midcentury Chests

Pair of Ebonized Three-Drawer Midcentury Chests

Located in New York, NY

Pair of ebonized Mid-Century chests with three drawers and nickel-plated round pulls. Three drawers

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

A Pair of American Three Drawer Chests
A Pair of American Three Drawer Chests

A Pair of American Three Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of custom painted American Mid-Century chests.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's three drawer chests

Pair of 1940's three drawer chests

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of chests with open rectangular handles, bodies finished in dark brown finish, handles

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Three Drawer Milar Chests / Nightstands
Pair of Three Drawer Milar Chests / Nightstands

Pair of Three Drawer Milar Chests / Nightstands

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Milar Inlaid chests or Nightstands with circular brass pulls. The Milar distressed panels

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1980s Italian Painted Three Drawer Chests
Pair of 1980s Italian Painted Three Drawer Chests

Pair of 1980s Italian Painted Three Drawer Chests

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1980s Italian painted three drawer chests.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Lacquer Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
Pair of White Lacquer Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests

Pair of White Lacquer Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer three-drawer chests.  

Category

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

Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer Chests
Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer Chests

Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer Chests

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Late 19th Century Three Drawer chests with glass tops. Mahogany with fluted details, brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mastercraft Three-Drawer Amboyna Wood Chests
Pair of Mastercraft Three-Drawer Amboyna Wood Chests

Pair of Mastercraft Three-Drawer Amboyna Wood Chests

By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking pair of three drawer small chests for Mastercraft attributed to Bernhard Rohne with

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of John Stuart Cabinets/Three Drawer Chests
Pair of John Stuart Cabinets/Three Drawer Chests

Pair of John Stuart Cabinets/Three Drawer Chests

Located in North Miami, FL

Amazing two-toned cabinets/ chests of drawers (three on each).

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 1950's Solid Sycamore Three Drawer Chests
Pair of 1950's Solid Sycamore Three Drawer Chests

Pair of 1950's Solid Sycamore Three Drawer Chests

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of solid sycamore three drawer chests with striated drawer fronts and side pulls on solid

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Sycamore

Pair of Painted and Reeded Swedish Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Painted and Reeded Swedish Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Painted and Reeded Swedish Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Troy, MI

This pair of late 19th century three drawer Swedish chests feature decorative reeding on the drawer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Three Drawer Chests designed by Dan Johnson
Pair of Three Drawer Chests designed by Dan Johnson

Pair of Three Drawer Chests designed by Dan Johnson

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Handsome pair of three drawer chests designed by Dan Johnson, circa 1940. Recently restored in a

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Vintage Serpentine Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chests
Pair of Vintage Serpentine Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chests

Pair of Vintage Serpentine Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of three-drawer serpentine front chests from Canada. This pair of chests from the mid

Category

20th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture
Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture

Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture

By Hooker Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture This elegant pair of three-drawer chests

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1990s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

A Pair of Painted Wood Italian Three-Drawer Chests
A Pair of Painted Wood Italian Three-Drawer Chests

A Pair of Painted Wood Italian Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two Italian Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with clean and simple lines, and beautiful subtle color

Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Spanish Painted Pair Blue under Cream Three-Drawer Chests
Spanish Painted Pair Blue under Cream Three-Drawer Chests

Spanish Painted Pair Blue under Cream Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Round Top, TX

These chest are made from 19th century buffets and chests in order to have pairs. They are

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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Ebonized Midcentury Three-Drawer Chests or Dressers
Pair of Ebonized Midcentury Three-Drawer Chests or Dressers

Pair of Ebonized Midcentury Three-Drawer Chests or Dressers

By Albert Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Pair of ebonized midcentury chests with polished nickel-plated solid brass pulls. Three drawers

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Three Drawer European Chests Painted with Gold Wash
Pair of Three Drawer European Chests Painted with Gold Wash

Pair of Three Drawer European Chests Painted with Gold Wash

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of three drawer European chests painted with a gold wash, tapered legs and Swedish style.

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20th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Pair of Ficks & Reed Modern Rattan Three Drawer Chests/Dressers
Pair of Ficks & Reed Modern Rattan Three Drawer Chests/Dressers

Pair of Ficks & Reed Modern Rattan Three Drawer Chests/Dressers

By Ficks Reed

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of Fick's & Reed woven rattan three drawer chests or dressers, with original brass pulls, nice

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Swedish Style Painted Three Drawer Chests by Lexington Furniture
Pair Swedish Style Painted Three Drawer Chests by Lexington Furniture

Pair Swedish Style Painted Three Drawer Chests by Lexington Furniture

By Lexington Furniture 1

Located in West Chester, PA

Nice pair of Swedish style three drawer commodes or nightstands by Lexington Furniture. These are

Category

Late 20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Custom Three Drawer Chests designed by William Haines
Pair of Custom Three Drawer Chests designed by William Haines

Pair of Custom Three Drawer Chests designed by William Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Incredible pair of custom three drawer cabinets designed by William Haines for the Edie Goetz

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Neoclassical Marble-Top Three-Drawer Nightstands Bombe Chests
Pair of Neoclassical Marble-Top Three-Drawer Nightstands Bombe Chests

Pair of Neoclassical Marble-Top Three-Drawer Nightstands Bombe Chests

Located in West Hartford, CT

Neoclassical marble-top three-drawer nightstands with the classic bombe body.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pr of Swedish three Drawer Commode Chests
Pr of Swedish three Drawer Commode Chests

Pr of Swedish three Drawer Commode Chests

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of decorative Swedish Three Drawer Chests of Drawers / Commodes. Each having X Design Front

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three-Drawer Chests, 1930s
Pair of Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three-Drawer Chests, 1930s

Pair of Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three-Drawer Chests, 1930s

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of three-drawer chests designed in the 1930s by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Naugahyde, Mahogany

Pair of John Stuart Three-Drawer Small Chests in Cream Lacquer
Pair of John Stuart Three-Drawer Small Chests in Cream Lacquer

Pair of John Stuart Three-Drawer Small Chests in Cream Lacquer

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wonderful pair of three (3) drawer small chests by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Swedish Style Distress Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests or Nightstands
Pair Swedish Style Distress Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests or Nightstands

Pair Swedish Style Distress Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests or Nightstands

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Swedish style three-drawer commodes or nightstands each on square tapering legs with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century American Modern Three-Drawer Chests, circa 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century American Modern Three-Drawer Chests, circa 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century American Modern Three-Drawer Chests, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Attractive pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dressers in solid walnut with brass pulls, circa

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

décor, this pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests from the 19th century will bring a touch

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Three-Drawer Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Pair of Walnut Three-Drawer Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Pair of Walnut Three-Drawer Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Modernist three-drawer cabinets. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Newly

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Three Drawer Chest Designed By Paul Mccobb For Directional
Pair Of Three Drawer Chest Designed By Paul Mccobb For Directional

Pair Of Three Drawer Chest Designed By Paul Mccobb For Directional

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Dallas, TX

Incredible Pair of 3 Drawer Chests Designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. These cabinets are

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Zebra Wood

Lovely Pair of Modern Bachelor's Three Drawer Chests Lacquered in Pink
Lovely Pair of Modern Bachelor's Three Drawer Chests Lacquered in Pink

Lovely Pair of Modern Bachelor's Three Drawer Chests Lacquered in Pink

By Baker Furniture Company, R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Sweet pair of bachelor's chest or night stands freshly lacquered in an ultra-smooth pink. Three

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Modern Simple Three Drawer Two-Tone Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands
Pair of Modern Simple Three Drawer Two-Tone Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands

Pair of Modern Simple Three Drawer Two-Tone Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands

By Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of wonderful three-drawer two-tone bachelor's chests / nightstands. These chests have been

Category

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

Materials

Abalone

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Three-Drawer Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated three drawer chests

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the late 19th century, with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Verdigris Three Drawer Chests
A Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Verdigris Three Drawer Chests

A Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Verdigris Three Drawer Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful pair of French 19th century hand painted verdigris patinated three drawer chests. Each

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests, Pair
Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests, Pair

Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests, Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests from circa 1870 with lightly marbleized tops

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with thee

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the late 19th century, with dentil molding

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Decorative Three-Drawer Commodes
Pair Of Decorative Three-Drawer Commodes

Pair Of Decorative Three-Drawer Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful pair of decorative three-drawer commodes, masterfully blending old-world charm with

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Three Drawer Brass Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid, Circa 1970s
Pair of Three Drawer Brass Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid, Circa 1970s

Pair of Three Drawer Brass Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid, Circa 1970s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of nightstand height three drawer brass clad chests with stud details, most likely by

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Grosfeld House Style Three-Drawer Chests, Night Stands in Cream Lacquer
Pair of Grosfeld House Style Three-Drawer Chests, Night Stands in Cream Lacquer

Pair of Grosfeld House Style Three-Drawer Chests, Night Stands in Cream Lacquer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A glamorous pair of three (3) drawer chests. While the pieces are unmarked, they are reminiscent of

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Three Drawer Commodes
Pair of Painted Three Drawer Commodes

Pair of Painted Three Drawer Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of commodes, having wonderful distressed painted finish, each with serpentine top and

Category

Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers on either side of a mantel, or a front

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Modern Sven Ellekaer, Albert Hansen Black Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Pair of Modern Sven Ellekaer, Albert Hansen Black Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

Pair of Modern Sven Ellekaer, Albert Hansen Black Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

By Sven Ellekaer , Albert Hansen

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Modern black chests of drawers designed by Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen as a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers on either side of a mantel, on in an

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers on either side of a mantel, on in an

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Venetian Style Three-Drawer Commodes
Pair of Venetian Style Three-Drawer Commodes

Pair of Venetian Style Three-Drawer Commodes

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of 18th century style Italian Florentine Venetian three-drawer serpentine form commodes in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Three-Drawer Mirrored Bedside Commodes

Pair of American Three-Drawer Mirrored Bedside Commodes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Shimmering Pair of American Three-Drawer Mirrored Bedside Commodes, Attributed to Archibald

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Midcentury Pair of Three-Drawer Commodes, United States
Midcentury Pair of Three-Drawer Commodes, United States

Midcentury Pair of Three-Drawer Commodes, United States

Located in New York, NY

Pair midcentury textured rib front three-drawer commodes. Clean front, hardware free. Smooth

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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Mastercraft Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Regency Commodes
Pair Mastercraft Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Regency Commodes

Pair Mastercraft Walnut & Burl Three Drawer Regency Commodes

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Mastercraft walnut and burled walnut border three-drawer commodes. Each drawer has two

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Baker Furniture Three Drawer Walnut Commodes
Pair of Baker Furniture Three Drawer Walnut Commodes

Pair of Baker Furniture Three Drawer Walnut Commodes

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

of Regency-style three-drawer commodes from the esteemed Baker Furniture Milling Road Collection

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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair Sanford Wallack White Lacquer Three-Drawer Commodes
Pair Sanford Wallack White Lacquer Three-Drawer Commodes

Pair Sanford Wallack White Lacquer Three-Drawer Commodes

By Sanford Wallack

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair restored white lacquer three drawer commodes. Tappered legs with recessed drawers and sides

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Pair Three Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pair three drawer chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every pair three drawer chest was constructed with great care. Find 1396 options for an antique or vintage pair three drawer chest now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pair three drawer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pair three drawer chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and John Stuart each produced at least one beautiful pair three drawer chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pair Three Drawer Chest?

A pair three drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,627, while the lowest priced sells for $455 and the highest can go for as much as $444,608.

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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