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Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

as two small, separate chests of drawers, as one large chest, or even as two oversized nightstands

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo

Located in Paris, IDF

Maison Romeo. Whether used as two small, separate chests of drawers, as one large chest, or even as two

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Small Side Cabinet Chest of Four-Drawers Mahogany Chrome Buttons
Art Deco Small Side Cabinet Chest of Four-Drawers Mahogany Chrome Buttons

Art Deco Small Side Cabinet Chest of Four-Drawers Mahogany Chrome Buttons

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Déco small side cabinet chest of four-drawers rhomboid mahogany inlay chrome buttons and decors

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs

SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, side table sized chest of drawers which was hand painted with beautiful bords in a floral scene A very good looking well made and ...

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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

Maison Romeo design. Whether used as two small, separate chests of drawers, as one large chest, or even

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables
Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables

Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables

Located in Westport, CT

Lovely pair of small two drawer chests in cherry wood veneer on pine with ebonized inlaid rhombus

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

French 1820s Neoclassical Fruitwood Veneered Side Table with Diamond Motifs
French 1820s Neoclassical Fruitwood Veneered Side Table with Diamond Motifs

French 1820s Neoclassical Fruitwood Veneered Side Table with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite French neoclassical fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century. This small

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Fruitwood

French Neoclassical Nicely-Carved Side Chest w/Lower Shelf, 19th C.
French Neoclassical Nicely-Carved Side Chest w/Lower Shelf, 19th C.

French Neoclassical Nicely-Carved Side Chest w/Lower Shelf, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

. This antique small-sized commode from France has a rectangular-shaped top with rounded corners, atop a

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Commode or Night Table
19th Century French Commode or Night Table

19th Century French Commode or Night Table

Located in Houston, TX

Small scale French commode There are two drawers to this unique little commode, each having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Small French Commode
Small French Commode

Small French Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Walnut chest of drawers with white marble top and brass trim in the Louis XVI style.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Small French Commodes
Pair of Small French Commodes

Pair of Small French Commodes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of perfect Mid 19th C French Commodes with original locks, hardware and keys.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid 18th Century Small French Commode
Mid 18th Century Small French Commode

Mid 18th Century Small French Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

This handsome Mid 18th Century Commode, made to look as if it maintains the symmetry of two drawers

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Satinwood Commode
French Satinwood Commode

French Satinwood Commode

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Small French commode with exceptional book matched satinwood veneer.

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 3 Drawer Commode
French 3 Drawer Commode

French 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Commode- 3 Drawer

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI  French commode
Louis XVI  French commode

Louis XVI French commode

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

A small French commode in oak stained a rich cherry suitable for use as a chest of drawers in a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV COMMODE
French Louis XV COMMODE

French Louis XV COMMODE

Located in Sarasota, FL

Small French COMMODE hand made in PARIS with three drawers to the front, PARKETRY DESIGN banded

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th century walnut louis XV french commode chest bombe carved
18th century walnut louis XV french commode chest bombe carved

18th century walnut louis XV french commode chest bombe carved

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

very nice small french commode chest bombe and carved in walnut 18th century louis XV with four

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Period burled walnut French Commode
Directoire Period burled walnut French Commode

Directoire Period burled walnut French Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully proportioned, elegant small French Commode from the Directoire Period. Original marble

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small French Marquetry Commode
Small French Marquetry Commode

Small French Marquetry Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Three drawer bow front veneered commode with bronze dore hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small French Walnut Commode
Small French Walnut Commode

Small French Walnut Commode

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Walnut Directoire style

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small French Louis XV commode
Small French Louis XV commode

Small French Louis XV commode

Located in Pasadena, CA

Small French walnut Louis XV commode with 4 drawers & brass hardware from Paris.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small French Walnut Bombe Commode
Small French Walnut Bombe Commode

Small French Walnut Bombe Commode

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

This is a small French antique bombe commode in figured walnut with inlays and rosewood banding

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small 18th Century French Commode
Small 18th Century French Commode

Small 18th Century French Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nice straight lines with an interesting flat carved design on the drawers gives this commode the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Small French fine 18th.C commode
Small French fine 18th.C commode

Small French fine 18th.C commode

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Small chest of drawers in walnut with three drawers. Said model-between, curved double crossbow

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Walnut

French Fruitwood Small Commode, c. 1820
French Fruitwood Small Commode, c. 1820

French Fruitwood Small Commode, c. 1820

Located in Norwalk, CT

French fruitwood small commode, c. 1820, of country Empire form with quarter column mounts, secret

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small 19th Century French Walnut Commode
Small 19th Century French Walnut Commode

Small 19th Century French Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant and of small proportions, 19th century French walnut marquetry commode in the 18th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Fruitwood Commode
Small Fruitwood Commode

Small Fruitwood Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Small French 18th Century Style Fruitwood Three Drawer Commode.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Oak Commode
Small Oak Commode

Small Oak Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Louis XV style commode made in the 20th century using old wood and 19th century construction

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French walnut Louis XVI style small commode
Antique French walnut Louis XVI style small commode

Antique French walnut Louis XVI style small commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French walnut Louis XVI style small commode.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique French Flame Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
Small Antique French Flame Mahogany Marble-Top Commode

Small Antique French Flame Mahogany Marble-Top Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small antique French flame mahogany marble-top commode.               

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Antique 1830s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mid 18th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Small Mid 18th Century French Three Drawer Commode

Small Mid 18th Century French Three Drawer Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

Small Mid 18th Century French Three Drawer Commode

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Directoire Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1798
French Directoire Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1798

French Directoire Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1798

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

French Directoire period, small walnut commode, circa 1798. Elegant and decorative French

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small early 19th century French fruitwood commode
Small early 19th century French fruitwood commode

Small early 19th century French fruitwood commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful fruitwood French 3 drawer commode.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair od small commodes
Pair od small commodes

Pair od small commodes

Located in New York, NY

A pair of small commodes, two drawers, macassar ebony and sycamore inside, two "gypsum" pulls

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair oak small commodes
Pair oak small commodes

Pair oak small commodes

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of French oak Louis XV style commodes, one with two drawers, the other with one door

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Three Drawer Commode
Small Three Drawer Commode

Small Three Drawer Commode

Located in New York, NY

A Well Proportioned Petite Directoire Style Three-Drawer Commode in Mahagony and Oak with a Pull

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Leather

19th Century Small Commode
19th Century Small Commode

19th Century Small Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful small commode made of veneered walnut with an exquisite pattern that makes this piece

Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1750
French Louis XV Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1750

French Louis XV Period, Small Walnut Commode, circa 1750

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

French Louis XV Period, small walnut commode, circa 1750 Elegant and decorative French Louis XV

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Small French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Small French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

Located in London, GB

Small early 19th century French commode, mahogany and mahogany veneer over oak with dark grey

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Commode
French Commode

French Commode

Sold|$2,800

French Commode

Located in Westport, CT

Small three drawer commode from France in painted gray finish.

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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode
Small 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode

Small 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb, late 18th century French Louis XVI painted commode of small proportions, retaining the

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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Cherrywood Commode of Small Proportions
19th Century French Cherrywood Commode of Small Proportions

19th Century French Cherrywood Commode of Small Proportions

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant and of small proportions, early 19th century French cherrywood commode with a lovely

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Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Late 19th Century Marquetry Small Marble-Top Commode
French Late 19th Century Marquetry Small Marble-Top Commode

French Late 19th Century Marquetry Small Marble-Top Commode

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

due to its small size. Lovely French work, circa 1880-1890. Dimensions : H 56.29 In. - W 38.18

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

Materials

Breccia Marble

Small Pair of French Painted Two-Drawer Commodes
Small Pair of French Painted Two-Drawer Commodes

Small Pair of French Painted Two-Drawer Commodes

Located in Fairhope, AL

These are a great pair of commodes that would work perfectly as bedside tables or nightstands

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Règence Rosewood Commode
Small Règence Rosewood Commode

Small Règence Rosewood Commode

Located in London, GB

The front with a gentle curve with two short drawers over two long drawers. The sides rounded. With a shaped 'brèche red and white veined marble top. Veneered in Brazilian rosewood o...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A small four drawer commode
A small four drawer commode

A small four drawer commode

Located in New York, NY

A small four drawer commode,black leather and parchment, raised on four square tapering legs ending

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Louis XV style commode
Small Louis XV style commode

Small Louis XV style commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small painted Louis XV commode with two drawers. The commode is 18" deep, 28" wide, and 26 1/2

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Antique French Carved Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Key
Small Antique French Carved Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Key

Small Antique French Carved Oak Four-Drawer Commode with Key

Located in Houston, TX

This small, antique French oak commode features four drawers and patinated hardware consisting of

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles X Small Commode (Chest)
Charles X Small Commode (Chest)

Charles X Small Commode (Chest)

Located in Alexandria, VA

The petite size of this beautiful commode gives it a multitude of potential uses in a living room

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small French Oak Commode with Three Drawers, circa 18th Century
Small French Oak Commode with Three Drawers, circa 18th Century

Small French Oak Commode with Three Drawers, circa 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

Oak three-drawer commode with rounded front supports, panelled sides, and original steel hardware

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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Small French Kingwood and Geometric Parquetry Commode with Brass Mounts
Small French Kingwood and Geometric Parquetry Commode with Brass Mounts

Small French Kingwood and Geometric Parquetry Commode with Brass Mounts

Located in Uppingham, Rutland

A very good quality and very decorative French kingwood and geometric parquetry small commode of

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Small Mid 18th Century French Two Drawer over Two Drawer Commode
Small Mid 18th Century French Two Drawer over Two Drawer Commode

Small Mid 18th Century French Two Drawer over Two Drawer Commode

Located in Richmond, VA

Small Mid 18th Century French Two Drawer over Two Drawer Commode

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Small Directoire Mahogany Commode
A Small Directoire Mahogany Commode

A Small Directoire Mahogany Commode

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Two drawers and two doors , marble top and ormoulu

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Marble

Very Nice Small 19th Century Louis XVI Brass Inlaid French Commode
Very Nice Small 19th Century Louis XVI Brass Inlaid French Commode

Very Nice Small 19th Century Louis XVI Brass Inlaid French Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

French three-drawer brass inlaid walnut Louis XVI commode. Very nice warm patina.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Painted Commode with Two Drawers
Small Painted Commode with Two Drawers

Small Painted Commode with Two Drawers

Located in New Orleans, LA

Charming 19th century painted two drawer commode with painted top with a marble like appearance and

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

Materials

Wood

French Provencal Transition Period Olive Wood Veneer Marble-Top Small Commode
French Provencal Transition Period Olive Wood Veneer Marble-Top Small Commode

French Provencal Transition Period Olive Wood Veneer Marble-Top Small Commode

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

An unusual french Transition period, mid-18th century, circa 1760, small commode with two drawers

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Small French Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small French commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small French commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small French commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small French commode, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small French commode over the years, but those crafted by Jean Claude Mahey, Léon Jallot and Maison Romeo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small French Commode?

The average selling price for a small French commode at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $18,900 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.

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