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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Louis XVI Style Wooden Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Shaped Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This elegant and underst...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late Louis XVI or Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Late Classicist chest of drawers
Southern Germany
Walnut
Early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 124 x 60 cm
Description:
Strictly cubist chest of drawers from the transiti...
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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vintage Italian Leather Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian leather chest of drawers.
Measurements:
Height: 42"
Length: 42"
Depth: 20"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Petite Cerused Oak Drop Front Dresser, France 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A petite French drop front dresser / desk circa 1940s. Cerused oak finish in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Three lower drawers for storage. The upper drawer pulls out and by relea...
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Style in Gustavian
Located in Houston, TX
The commode features three nice sized drawers with sufficient storage. Solid wood painted in a soft white, brass handles and keyholes.
This piece is a wonderful storage solution wit...
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Late 19th Century French Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of Drawers / commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using poplar and walnut. The commode features three inset drawers with beautiful, hand-carved dovetail joints. The han...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Poplar, Satinwood
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Chest of drawers made in Denmark in the 1960s and attributed to Henry Kjærnulf. Great carved details and brass hardware.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect. 2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Sweden, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Sweden, Circa 1850. Large model with three drawers and original hardware. Nice patina and wear.
Category
1850s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Custom Kidney Shaped Dresser
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
An unusual kidney shaped dresser. Glass top framed by satin/silver surround.
Category
Late 20th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century White Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style white painted pine chest of four drawers; two smaller over two longer.
Newer professionally applied white painted finish, lightly distressed to fit age and grace of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heals & Sons 'Odeon' Chest of Drawers in Oak from the 1930s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned ‘Odeon’ chest of drawers by Heals & Sons, crafted in solid English oak, c.1930s. This piece features the clean lines, subtle detailing, and honest construc...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 18th Century Régence period Flemish four drawer commode.With beautiful hand carved detail to the serpentine front with original brass fittings. Circa 1715.
Category
Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji 1st year" (1868) written in ink at that time.
Over time, black soot has turned in...
Category
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Rosewood panelled dresser, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Dresser panelled in rosewood and inlaid in various woods, Lombardy, late 18th century.
Rosewood panelled, filleted and inlaid dresser in various woods with three drawers ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Rosewood panelled dresser, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Rosewood panelled dresser and boxwood inlays, rosewood and stained maple, Lombardy, late 18th century.
Elegant Lombard, Louis XVI, three-drawer dresser, panelled in rosew...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century
painted in a soft red / orange color and the top is black, everything has an distress surface for an authentic antique feel.
The ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oak Drawer Archive Cabinet By Lövgrens Traryd, Sweden 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is an oak archive cabinet made by Lövgrens in Tarred, Sweden. The cabinet features a mid-century modern design with fifteen small drawers, each fitted with metal label holders a...
Category
1970s Swedish Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Ormolu Bombe Shape Inlaid Tulip-wood Commode
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique French Louis XV style marble top & ormolu mounted tulipwood & kingwood bombe shape commode chest, circa 1900.
The serpentine shaped top having the original var...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Japanese Drawer Storage 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Taisho period (1900s-1920s) and is made of quaint cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, preserving the flavor of the pe...
Category
1910s Japanese Taisho Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Book Matched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut and soli...
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
English 19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial English, circa 1850, military campaign chest of drawers with near-complete original hardware on mahogany construction. Split between two stacking trunks, a total of fiv...
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish pine chest of drawers with remains of old black paint.
Original brass handles and escutcheons with one key. A simple and nicely proportioned chest for a be...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small grey Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier commode standing on tall, curved legs. The piece features two drawers with diamond-shaped key escutcheons. It has been newly finished in gray and white with...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Spruce
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant French commode, called a "Sauteuse" because of it's shapely, long legs ready to spring forth!
Original ebonised finish with decorative brass drawer handles and escutcheons...
Category
19th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
Category
Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Other
Davis Cabinet Co Mahogany Semainier Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Davis Cabinet Company Mahogany Semainier / lingerie Chest Of Drawers
Size is 22" wide, 16" deep and 49.25" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden.
Oak, 4 drawers.
Dimensions: 66 cm H, 68 cm W, 48 cm D.
Original condition.
All purchases are cover...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1940s chest of drawers / archive cabinet by Danish cabinet maker. Oak and brass
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, stands as a testament to the virtuosity and ingenuity of its creator.
Fashioned from solid, patinated oak, the cabinet exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, its rich grain and warm hues inviting contemplation. Yet, it is not merely its materiality that captivates, but rather the sacred geometry inherent in its design. The cabinet assumes a form reminiscent of a revered reliquary, its silhouette evoking the solemnity of sacred spaces.
At first glance, the cabinet presents itself with an air of modesty, its true grandeur hidden behind two brass piano-hinged front doors. These doors, adorned with a subtle sheen, offer a glimpse into the treasures concealed within. As they swing open with a gentle grace, they reveal a symphony of craftsmanship—a symphony composed of twelve meticulously crafted drawers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s vintage bedside tables in Rosewood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of Rosewood bedside tables with handles and gilt brass inserts, Italian design, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, show signs of wear and tear given by time
SIZING:
Height ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out writing desk containing five drawers and one compartment. Original colour with fan...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish chest of drawers in architectural Gustavian style, circa 1840–1860.
Each piece is painted in a deep black tone with charming patina that highlights the carved detaili...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Low Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese-made drawer storage.
This is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is mainly cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
Some of them are missing the...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji 1st year" (1868) written in ink at that time.
Over time, black soot has turned in...
Category
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden.
Oak, 4 drawers.
Dimensions: 66 cm H, 68 cm W, 48 cm D.
Original condition.
All purchases are cover...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late Louis XVI or Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Late Classicist chest of drawers
Southern Germany
Walnut
Early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 124 x 60 cm
Description:
Strictly cubist chest of drawers from the transiti...
Category
Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Tansu 1920s-1940s / Bamboo decoration / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese cabinet.
It dates from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It is made of cedar.
It is decorated with bamboo and has a traditional Japanese design.
B...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
An oak-veneered chest of drawers - Maurice Pré - 1950s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant oak-veneered chest of drawers, circa 1950
Raised on a gracefully curved base concealing a clever hidden drawer, this chest showcases a refined oak veneer structure, character...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style chest of drawers in Nordic White Oak made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 19...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1940's Art Deco English Oak Tallboy
Located in Leicester, GB
An Art Deco 1940s English Tallboy. This is a lovely oak tall boy with attractive decorative details in contrasting shades of oak. The tallboy is made with a lightweight plywood const...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jacques Quinet Leather Chest, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Leather-clad chest of drawers with four drawers, leather stitched details and brass hardware.
Restored, original photos available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Antique Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
Compact solid Oak chest of drawers. This original English antique chest with three slim long and two smaller drawers on top has gorgeous colour and patina from years of use. Lovely d...
Category
1860s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Low Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese-made drawer storage.
This is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material is mainly cedar.
The handles are made of iron.
Some of them are missing the...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
19th Century English Five Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine two piece stacking English mahogany campaign chest, its top case in a two over one drawer configuration, and the bottom case with two long drawers, all supported by four brack...
Category
Early 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Piedmont walnut chest of drawers, Louis XV, Italy, mid-18th, mid-18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large solid walnut chest of drawers with light inlaid motifs, Louis XV, Italian cabinetmaking, Piedmont region, mid-18th century
The elegant curves of the Louis XV style continue ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
filing cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This filing cabinet was made in Germany around the 1930s from oak and pine. It has 48 drawers with metal handles. Originally, this was the top part of a ...
Category
1930s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Plywood
Japanese Antique BK Middle Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan.
The material is mainly cedar w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan.
The material is mainly cedar w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This charming half cabinet dates back to the late Biedermeier period around 1830 and showcases timeless elegance. Crafted with a solid spruce body, it is adorned with a rich walnut v...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Chest of Drawers WHITE Marble SMALL Side Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Chest of Drawers WHITE Marble SMALL Side Table.
Direct from France to us, another classic French beauty, this elegant antique Louis XVI style chest...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
1930's English Oak Wooden Filing Cabinet / Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s filing cabinet chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak panelling at the sides. The chest has a narrow...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Pair of Empire Style Commodes
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Made in Italy circa mid 1800s, this monumental pair of commodes are fine examples of the French Empire style, crafted from mahogany featuring ebonized accents. Typical of Empire styl...
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Bedside Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Commode or chest of drawers/bedside chest that dates to the end of the 20th century. The chest is in overall very good condition an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Large Antique Industrial Wooden Mahogany Chest of Drawers, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A very large mahogany bank of drawers. c.1920
Twelve drawers, with brass looped pulls above sliding cupboards. Constructed mostly from solid mahogany which has developed a beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970
Located in Conversano, IT
Exceptional four-drawer chest by Vivai del Sud, the iconic Italian atelier known for its use of natural materials and a refined, exotic style, particularly active between the 1960s and 1980s. This piece perfectly embodies the brand's sophisticated and Mediterranean aesthetic.
The structure is entirely clad in pressed bamboo arranged in a herringbone pattern, a detail that adds visual rhythm and depth to the surface. The geometric motif extends seamlessly across all visible sides--front, top, and sides--showingcasing outstanding craftsmanship.
The four drawers, equal in height, run on wooden glides and are fitted with pairs of patinated brass knobs. The cylindrical handles add an elegant and discreet accent that doesn't disrupt the harmony of the overall design.
The chest is in excellent structural condition, with a warm and natural patina that highlights the quality of the material and its age. Minor traces of wear may be present, consistent with the piece's authenticity and history.
A highly characterful piece, ideal for both modernist interiors and boho-chic, tropical, or eclectic settings. A rare example of Vivai del Sud's production, increasingly sought after by collectors and lovers of 20th-century Italian design.
Product Name: Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970
Designer: Southern Nurseries
Design Year: 1970s
Style: Exotic Mediterranean, 20th-century Italian modernism
Main Materials: Pressed bamboo, brass
Distinctive Design: Herringbone-patterned pressed bamboo covering all visible sides; patinated brass cylindrical knobs; meticulous craftsmanship
Dimensions: Height 80 cm Width 117 cm Depth 50 cm
Comfort: Generous storage capacity thanks to four spacious, easy-sliding drawers
Typical Use: Storage unit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with Neoclassical and transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today....
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a uniqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chest of Drawers, Heritage Henredon
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautifully refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' chest of drawers was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore are now highly sought-after and rare collectors items. This example is signed with the red square Frank Lloyd Wright signature on the back side of the chest.
This rare Frank Lloyd Wright commode functions excellently as a large side table, end table or large nightstand / bedside table, or can be placed together and along with other Taliesin pieces such as the matching sideboard / dresser or other Taliesin cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made of cedar wood from the Meiji and Taisho periods (circa 1868-1920) in Japan.
The warm texture peculiar to cedar wood stands out, and the rustic simplicit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Chest of Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old chest of drawers made in Japan.
This piece of furniture dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
The main material is cedar, with chestnut wood used only for...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Cedar
Sarreid Brass Campaign Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hollywood regency style 3-drawer brass Sarreid campaign chest by Sarreid Ltd., circa the 1970s. Made in Spain. The vintage chest of drawers is brass-clad with some patina. Perfect as...
Category
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Bandaji chest featuring a heavily decorated case with gleaming silver pierced grill work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made of cedar wood from the Meiji and Taisho periods (circa 1868-1920) in Japan.
The warm texture peculiar to cedar wood stands out, and the rustic simplicit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
A very fine French 19th century finely chased ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and satinwood marquetry and parquetry commode with original Breche Violette marble-top. With three l...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis-Phillipe walnut commode from the 19th century featuring exceptional bookmatched veneer on the three lower drawer fronts. This lovely commode exhibits strong proporti...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Bespoke Italian drawer "Glass and Brass"
Located in Milano, IT
Drawer with a wooden structure, clad in fluted glass, is framed by a brushed brass profile that enhances its geometry and essential design. The brass mosaic handles add a sculptural ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Superb height to this distinctive storage piece at jus...
Category
1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
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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