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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode with Three Drawers. The commode is of rectangular form with an overhanging top. The top with wide crossbanding and three panel...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian Late c.18th Mahogany Inlaid Caddy Top Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Leeds, GB
A late c.18th George III period, mahogany inlaid, caddy top, chest of drawers. This chest of drawers of small proportions, with oblong shaped top with ebony strung square edge. Bank ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a dramatic white carrara marble top. Beautifully crafted in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste. The case is fronted ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

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...
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It is a historic piece of furniture made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. The handles are m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

18th Century Italian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful 18th Century Italian Commode of great proportions with remains of its original paint. Lovely muted colours - a delightful piece! Circa 1770.
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

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

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Pine

American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Wood, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 33” H x 30.875” W x 18.4” D
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Set of 2 Identical Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Each chest features three spacious drawers lockable w...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, giving it a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Chinoiserie Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Chinoiserie Painted Commode Chest of Drawers.
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1990s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hepplewhite Zebrano Demi Lune Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
Hepplewhite Zebrano Demi Lune Commode Chest. Beautiful detailed zebrano wood grains with unique circular pattern on fronts. Commode features dark sta...
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2010s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Other

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, around 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers adorned with fire-gilt bronze fittings as key plates. Resting on tapered legs, this chest is veneered in walnut. Professionally r...
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1820s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Walnut

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

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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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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Brass

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

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Wood

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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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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 ...
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chests
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce timeless sophistication into your space with this pair of Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chests. Masterfully crafted from rich wood with a natural grain finish, these chest...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Boho Knotty Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Charming vintage boho chest of drawers crafted from knotty pine, showcasing natural wood grain and warm, earthy tones. Its sturdy build and simple lines blend rustic appeal with bohe...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

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...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" bedside chests By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Each measures: 21.5"W x 20"D x 28"H. Mahogany, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Oak

Mid 18th C English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this five drawer walnut chest dates from approximately 1740. Two small drawers at the top with two medium drawers beneath and a larger, deeper drawer at the bottom....
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chests, USA c 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker Furniture was introduced in the 1950s. Inspired by traditional Asian design, but featuring sleek, modern lines, the pieces have remaine...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Drawer With Paper Pasted / Storage/ 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. Old paper is attached to the sides, back, and top. The paper is past...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers, upper drawer decorated with painted Greek key motif and additional contrasting accen...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A small pine dresser from the mid-19th century, featuring four drawers. The side pilasters are adorned with subtle volute motifs, adding a touch of classical elegance. The gray-and-w...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Spruce

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Meander Pattern, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers made from pine, featuring a newly applied black-and-white color scheme. The decoration includes intricate meander patterns and a diamond g...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century George II Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Excellent Patination. Made from solid timber this chest is of good, small size and retains an excellent set of origina...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique 20th Century English Pair Of Oak Haberdashery Drawers c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century pair of English oak haberdashery drawers. One unit showcases an all-glass front for its drawers, while the other combines larger drawers with glass-fronted...
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20th Century British Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chestnut, Cedar

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...
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Marble, 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...
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19th Century Korean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Sarreid Brass Campaign Chest 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...
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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Louis XV Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the first half of the 18th century, Louis XV period. An extremely refined dresse...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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...
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1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

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

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain patterns that enhance its sophisticated appeal. The three cockbeaded soft-close drawers of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). The aged texture of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Ja...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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

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Mahogany

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Rustic Pine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn and charming Cottage Pine two-over-three Antique Pine chest. Supported on four turned legs, the chest boasts three long drawers, surmounted with a pair of short drawers. A...
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19th Century Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood commode, artfully handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier era in Austria around 1845. This great looking, compact shaped dresser - also called "trumeau"...
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Located in Roma, RM
Curved lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s. Produced by Benati in 1970 and designed in 1966. Product details Dimensions: 120 W x 75 H x 54 D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century Italian Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on bun feet. This dresser has been restored, case is sturdy and drawer...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Organic Italian Four Drawers Chest in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers fully made in rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with Carrara marble top from Paris, France. Recently restored and refinished, this beautifully handcrafted piece is...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Original Painted Marble Topped Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming and original late 18th Century Italian chest of drawers. In original paint and retaining its original marble top and hardware. Composed of two short drawers over two long,...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

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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