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French Walnut Early 20th Century Tall Chest
French Walnut Early 20th Century Tall Chest

French Walnut Early 20th Century Tall Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French walnut 5 drawer stacked chest from the early 1900's. Simple lines, with Rococo style brass harware pulls, the whole over short cabriole legs.

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Early 20th Century French Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Mahogany Semainier Tall Chest
19th Century French Mahogany Semainier Tall Chest

19th Century French Mahogany Semainier Tall Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century French mahogany semainier chest, with a grey marble top sitting on a moulded edge above seven oak lined drawers with original lion mask ring handles and shield sha...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Neoclassic Marquetry Tall Chest Of Drawers
Dutch Neoclassic Marquetry Tall Chest Of Drawers

Dutch Neoclassic Marquetry Tall Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over six drawers, raised on bracket feet. Sides similarly decorated. In two parts.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant and stylish art deco style chest of drawers Crafted from satin birch with distinctive patina Clean and elegant design perfect for modern interiors Some of our items are in...

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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Tall Teak 7 Drawer Dresser
Mid-Century Tall Teak 7 Drawer Dresser

Mid-Century Tall Teak 7 Drawer Dresser

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak dresser with 7 slender drawers and tapered legs. This piece has been lightly refinished with some remaining visible wear, consistent with its age and use. Missing key.

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

Materials

Teak

Tall Late Empire Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Tall Late Empire Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Tall Late Empire Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish 19th century ebonized mahogany chest of six drawers. Original brass fittings and keyhole cylinders. Denmark 1840-1850. 2keys.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Tall Leather Chests or Dressers
Pair of Tall Leather Chests or Dressers

Pair of Tall Leather Chests or Dressers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of five drawer chests entirely clad in brown leather highlighted with brass studs, bronze campaign style hardware, and set on bun feet.

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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

American Of Martinsville X-Front Tall Chest
American Of Martinsville X-Front Tall Chest

American Of Martinsville X-Front Tall Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Almost sculptural in its design and execution, this chest is finished in natural walnut, with darker-stained walnut moldings forming a strong graphic element.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Six Drawer Tall Teak Dresser
Mid Century Six Drawer Tall Teak Dresser

Mid Century Six Drawer Tall Teak Dresser

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Danish Modern chest of drawers in teak with six stacked drawers.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Paul Frankl Tall Dresser X Handles
Fine Paul Frankl Tall Dresser X Handles

Fine Paul Frankl Tall Dresser X Handles

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD JULY 2010 Exceptional & fine Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest style dresser with the original deep, dark wine stain finish. Affording six drawers for storage and featuring a hidd...

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900

Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Circa 1900 This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with a shaped apron. Having an arrangement of 6 graduated oak lined drawers. The drawer ...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front

Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers. Circa 1920 This Chest of Drawers Stands upon Splay feet with a Shaped Apron. The Chest Features an Arrangement of 6 Oak Lined Gra...

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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Amazing Tall Mid Century Chest of Drawers
Amazing Tall Mid Century Chest of Drawers

Amazing Tall Mid Century Chest of Drawers

By Cavalier

Located in New York, NY

Clean lines crafted in mahogany creates an abundance of storage, with five drawers. Chocolate polished finish. Each drawer has two square or rectangular polished nickel pulls.

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Deco Era Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Deco Era Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Deco Era Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Located in North Miami, FL

This very classic Deco dresser in wonderful restored condition. Modernist copper fixtures and 5 drawers.

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jansen Directoire Style White Lacquered Tall Chest
Jansen Directoire Style White Lacquered Tall Chest

Jansen Directoire Style White Lacquered Tall Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely and elegant Jansen Directoire style white lacquered lingerie chest with superb gilt bronze swag and tassel pulls. Wonderful polished bronze accents on the corners and on taper...

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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece

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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode
Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode

Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

measures 50.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 34 tall. The commode is made to look antique is and is signed by the proud

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-20th century palisander tall chest of drawers, circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian tall

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

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic 18thc New England Tall Chest/dovetailed Case
Fantastic 18thc New England Tall Chest/dovetailed Case

Fantastic 18thc New England Tall Chest/dovetailed Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH GREAT CUT OUT FEET.THE FRAME IS DOVETAILED AND THE TOP OF THE

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Elegant Pre-War Japanese Tall Tansu Clothing Chest
Elegant Pre-War Japanese Tall Tansu Clothing Chest

Elegant Pre-War Japanese Tall Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Pre-War Japanese Tall Tansu Clothing Chest.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers

Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian tall chest

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

Materials

Palisander

A Pair of Tall Bachelor Chests by Henredon
A Pair of Tall Bachelor Chests by Henredon

A Pair of Tall Bachelor Chests by Henredon

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great pair of tall chests by Henredon with interesting hardware, in oak.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 18th c. Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
French 18th c. Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

French 18th c. Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Regal, tall set of 6 drawers with hidden top drawer. Original marble top.

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

Tall Campaign Chest by John Clingman for Widdicomb
Tall Campaign Chest by John Clingman for Widdicomb

Tall Campaign Chest by John Clingman for Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Tall five drawer Campaign chest by John Clingman for Widdicomb, with brass pulls.

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser from Emissary Line
Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser from Emissary Line

Rare Paul Frankl Tall Dresser from Emissary Line

By Paul Frankl

Located in St. Louis, MO

Paul Frankl walnut tall chest with brass hardware and brass conical legs. Price includes

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Carved Walnut French Louis XV provincial Style Dresser Commode
Carved Walnut French Louis XV provincial Style Dresser Commode

Carved Walnut French Louis XV provincial Style Dresser Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a simple and yet beautiful French Louis XV style dresser commode. The commode measures 37

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Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Modern Tall Chest in Weathered Limed Oak
Elegant Modern Tall Chest in Weathered Limed Oak

Elegant Modern Tall Chest in Weathered Limed Oak

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Modern Tall Chest in Weathered Limed Oak, American, circa 1940's. The wood graining is very

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unique Walnut Diamond Front Gentlemans Tall High Chest
Unique Walnut Diamond Front Gentlemans Tall High Chest

Unique Walnut Diamond Front Gentlemans Tall High Chest

Located in New York, NY

Tall gentlemans chest with plenty of storage space with diamond front pattern. Has non-adjustable

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

Pair of White Painted Faux Bamboo Tall Chests
Pair of White Painted Faux Bamboo Tall Chests

Pair of White Painted Faux Bamboo Tall Chests

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of fabulous vintage white/gray painted faux bamboo tall chests of drawers, each in distressed

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall Chest By Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture
Tall Chest By Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

Tall Chest By Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall eight-drawer chest in birch, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson. Has a mix of deep and

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles Webb Oak Tall Chest of 7 Drawers
Charles Webb Oak Tall Chest of 7 Drawers

Charles Webb Oak Tall Chest of 7 Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles Webb (American, 1929-2019) Oak Tall Chest of Seven Drawers, "Charles Webb / designer

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20th Century American Craftsman Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Edward Wormley tall chests Precedent collection
Pair of Edward Wormley tall chests Precedent collection

Pair of Edward Wormley tall chests Precedent collection

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

C.1948, pair of tall silver elm chests with nickel hardware, Designed by Edward Wormley for his

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Vintage Contemporary Custom Lacquered Tall Chest of Drawers
Vintage Contemporary Custom Lacquered Tall Chest of Drawers

Vintage Contemporary Custom Lacquered Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage Contemporary Tall chest of drawers. Beautiful boat lacquer finish in a brilliant

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Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century French Marble-Top Tall Chest
Early 20th Century French Marble-Top Tall Chest

Early 20th Century French Marble-Top Tall Chest

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Tall Chest. Has original handles, hand cut dove tails. Lovely

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

Tall Chest of Drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger
Tall Chest of Drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger

Tall Chest of Drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tall chest of drawers in walnut with elaborate signature nickel hardware on front and sides

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality caddy top tall chest of

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers
19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers

19th Century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality caddy top tall chest of

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Design Black Lacquered Tall Chest
French Louis XVI Design Black Lacquered Tall Chest

French Louis XVI Design Black Lacquered Tall Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Superb French Louis XVI style black lacquered tall chest with brass hardware. A beautiful

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Tall Chest C1890
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Tall Chest C1890

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Tall Chest C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian Eastlake tall chest offers walnut construction with burl panels, incised

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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Tall dresser / chest of drawers in mahogany with nickel "X" handles by Paul Frankl for Johnson

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut

Located in Charlottesville, VA

19th century French Empire-style tall chest featuring six drawers and rounded column supports with

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Tall Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Quality Antique Tall Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Quality Antique Tall Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is a quality antique tall 19th century Victorian antique mahogany chest of drawers having six

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers

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

Materials

Walnut

George III Style Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
George III Style Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

George III Style Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

By Saybolt Cleland, Inc.

Located in Astoria, NY

George III Style Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, four short drawers above four long drawers, with

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Mid-20th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th Century Birch Tall Chest of Drawers
Swedish 19th Century Birch Tall Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century Birch Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century birch tall chest of drawers, circa 1870. Elegant and good quality piece

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

Materials

Birch

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes by Florence Knoll
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes by Florence Knoll

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes by Florence Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

be utilized as commodes, tall night stands, dressers or dining or living room storage cabinets.

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XVI style Marquetry and parquetry inlaid bronze mounted tall marble-top commode

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

John Van Koert  Profile Collection Tall Walnut Chest
John Van Koert  Profile Collection Tall Walnut Chest

John Van Koert Profile Collection Tall Walnut Chest

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall walnut dresser from John Van Koert Profile group for Drexel. Six drawers with a cantilevered

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-20th century walnut tall chest of drawers, circa 1950. Fine quality serpentine shaped 7

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-20th century walnut tall chest of drawers, circa 1950. Fine quality serpentine shaped 7

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Mid-20th Century Danish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Venetian Paint Decorated Commode cabinet with Painted Birds
Fantastic Venetian Paint Decorated Commode cabinet with Painted Birds

Fantastic Venetian Paint Decorated Commode cabinet with Painted Birds

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous Venetian Paint Decorated with painted birds and floral foliage. The commode has

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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Tall Chests With Propeller Pulls & Sailboat Reliefs
Pair Tall Chests With Propeller Pulls & Sailboat Reliefs

Pair Tall Chests With Propeller Pulls & Sailboat Reliefs

Located in Chicago, IL

Lacquered hand carved maple five-drawer tall chests with propeller-form pulls and carved reliefs of

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800
Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800

Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian chest on chest Mahogany serpentine tall boy or chest on chest

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Tall Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Regency Tall Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Regency Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 19th century Regency tall chest of drawers, English. Interesting, rarely seen, 4 short over 4

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Fine English Hepplewhite Tall Chest of Drawers
A Fine English Hepplewhite Tall Chest of Drawers

A Fine English Hepplewhite Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine tall chest shows great care in wood selection and construction. The chest has a lovely

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Six-drawer pine tall boy chest of drawers, circa 1870. Shaped front drawers that open on the key

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

Materials

Pine

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Tall Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tall commode you’re looking for. Each tall commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. If you’re shopping for a tall commode, we have 512 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tall commode — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tall commode, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tall commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Frankl, Paul McCobb and Lane Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tall Commode?

Prices for a tall commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.

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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