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Pine Chest of Drawers by Regain, France 1970's
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
A simple chest of drawers by Maison Regain in raw pine with mortise construction. Will be cleaned
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. This modern-looking chest of drawers traces the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.49 in D 16.15 in
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 37.25 in D 22.75 in
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 9 drawers A modern furniture piece consisting of drawers of different
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Chest of Drawers by Craig Nealy for Glenn of California, US, 1950s
By Craig Nealey, Glenn of California
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage chest of drawers designed by Craig Nealy for Glenn of California in the United
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in perfect and completely
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Antique 1830s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained top with a simple
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 46.25 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A nostalgic patina gives this antique wooden chest of drawers a romantic charm. Hand-made in France
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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Antique French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 50.1 in W 52.7 in D 36.7 in
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 33.13 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 45.63 in D 20.63 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a single board top with lovely color and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 31.63 in W 42.5 in D 20.75 in
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 32.75 in D 16 in
Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian-made 1960s cabinet with six drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 14.77 in
Light Oak Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Light Oak Modern Chest with a light whitewashed oak finish, has a simple cubist geometric form with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Light Oak Modern Chest of Drawers
Light Oak Modern Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly simple rectilinear chest of drawers in bleached ash with gracefully curved steel pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
H 39.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers form England with a wonderfully grained top and front. There
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 45.5 in W 41.88 in D 18.75 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has such a splendid
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Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
H 41.74 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century period Charles II chest of drawers from England made from oak. The top is made from
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

17th Century English Chest of Drawers
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 41.25 in D 21.38 in
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Pair of Bespoke Walnut & Tulipwood Chests of Drawers
Located in Uppingham, GB
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers. Modern design two drawer chest with simple lines, matching 'Stripey
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2010s British Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautiful chest of drawers with classically mid century inset handles, ideally sized for use as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. It features two smaller drawers above three full
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from two boards, and follows down
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
H 32.75 in W 41.63 in D 21.25 in
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
H 38 in W 41.25 in D 19.13 in
Vintage Rustic Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Rustic chest of drawers. A beautiful simple shape with carved column on the
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Unusual English chest of drawers made from oak. The top has a beveled edge, and
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 19th century France. A bright and time-etched patina, as well as
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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 32.3 in W 28.3 in D 18.3 in
19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century small pine chest of drawers from England with a stacked beveled edge around the top
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Small Pine Chest of Drawers
H 29.13 in W 31.38 in D 16.25 in
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top has wonderful graining and a beveled
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak geometric chest of drawers from England. The top has a molded and beveled
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 40.63 in W 37.25 in D 21.88 in
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 54.13 in W 44.88 in D 21.75 in
English Pine Chest of Drawers , C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th century pine chest of drawers from England with a beveled edge around the top, following
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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Pine Chest of Drawers , C. 1950
English Pine Chest of Drawers , C. 1950
H 30 in W 35.38 in D 18.38 in
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful little English bowfront chest! This piece has a very simple design without
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers French, 19th century Measures: Height 86cm, width
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
Antique Georgian Chest of Drawers Mahogany Hepplewhite
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charming Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany Clean and simple design in the Hepplewhite manner
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Antique 1810s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Made In Teak With Four Drawers From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak chest of drawers with four drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An attractive patina gives this utilitarian nine-drawer chest a sweet, nostalgic character. Made in
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20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 28.3 in W 33.9 in D 19.9 in
Teak Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak chest of drawers with four drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cedar

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is new and is made from Carrara
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Turn of the Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
vintage wooden chest of drawers a unique and compelling personality. Built in France at the turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a timeless piece of Danish design history with this beautiful chest of drawers in rosewood from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
and walnut root veneer, 3 drawers with locks and 3 keys, classic chest of drawers in a simple form
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Antique 1820s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930. Beautifully made Swedish chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Satinwood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with unusual wood carvings - diamond detailing across
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

19th Century French White Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This charming antique chest of drawers combines a simple country design with a wistful patina. Made
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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century English scrub pine bow-front chest of drawers is a remarkable example of English
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers resting on bun feet. Traditional half column detail, simple
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers is a very versatile piece, suitable for any
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers resting on bun feet. Simple clean lines, dove-tail joints and
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained and richly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests o...

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Mahogany

Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

17th Century Carved Two Piece Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century carved two piece chest of drawers from Scotland made from walnut and rosewood. The top
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Antique 17th Century Scottish Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

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Simple Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of simple chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, all simple chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Simple chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Simple chest of drawers bearing Baroque or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Simple Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for simple chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, simple chest of drawers begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $12,800, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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

Is it 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 a 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.

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 Simple Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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