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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Haberdashery Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
A super example of an English late 19th Century fruitwood chest of drawers which features an unusual twelve-drawer configuration. This charming chest retains original Victorian glass...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Re-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century Italian chest of drawers has been beautifully hand painted with this geometric design by our friend Gianni in Northern Italy. The chest retains its original st...
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Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
70s Uten.Silo by Dorothee Maurer-Becker M-Design production in dark brown
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in München, DE
Original Uten.Silo II. Designed by Dorothee Maurer-Becker.
For storage in various rooms. Versatile.
A beautiful decorative design classic.
Original Design-M Munich production from th...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten. The sideboard sits on an ebonized base and it has inlays of geometric decoration and...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Modern Biedermeier Style Satinwood Commodes / Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of handsome satinwood chests by Lane Furniture. They present a modern interpretation of Biedermeier style furniture. They were made in the USA by Lane Furntur...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Burl
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut & Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style, marble-topped walnut commode from France (late 19th century) with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The dark s...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Black & White Painted Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Gustavian-style commodes, crafted in pine and painted black with decorative light grey detailing.
Each commode features three drawers, the top one adorned with a cl...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted Spanish 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted (rather than stencilled ) by our friend Jose in Catalonia.
Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design.
S...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
1950s Gio Ponti style blue glass top Italian sideboard maple wood veneer decor
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Italian sideboard crafted from maple wood veneer, featuring a blue glass top and brass handles.
The drawers are intricately inlaid with maple wood, and there are nine drawer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Painted Palm Beach Regency Commode by John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorfully painted commode, by John Widdicomb, having a rectangular top with marbleized finish. Its case colorfully painted in pastels and parcel gilt decoration. The four, stacked d...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Immerse yourself in history with this stunning bakery cabinet, an authentic 20th-century piece crafted by the renowned...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian 19th century satin birch 4 drawer chest circa 1870.
Simple but elegant piece of Biedermeier influenced furniture. Rectangular top with moulded edge, below which a 4 gra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the first half of the 19th century, Charles X period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteris...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer.
The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design.
This chest is really coz...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Empire Style with Three Drawers and Locks
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in empire style from around 1840. The chest is made by hand in solid pine with three large, functional drawers. The hardware is made in brass. The ch...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Chest, Marble
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 walnut and solid wal...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with stunning bookmatched walnut veneer on a softwood carcass. The beautifully grained walnut r...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Swiss alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted dated 1817 on the top trunk
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1810s Swiss 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...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Other
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi"Tansu"
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
The urushi (Japanese lacquer) finish, with subtle hints of brown beneath the surface, reflects the passage o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
Superb 18th century serpentine commode. The case is fitted with two small and two large drawers. It is raised on short c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers "Tansu", Meiji Era '1868–1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Made of Japanese cedar and finished with urushi (Japanese lacquer), it has developed a beautifully weathered ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Midcentury Modern Filing Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, colorful filing cabinet by Børge Mogensen, made from oak. Drawers with different heights, lacquered yellow, orange and grey. The drawers can be rearranged.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Antique 19th century Scandinavian chest of drawers in solid pine opening to 5 drawers. The top drawer is thinner and has compartments. The whole structure is divided into two parts a...
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1850s Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Charles X Chests Of Drawers In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Charles X chests of drawers originates from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy and dates to the first half of the 19th century. Crafted in solid walnut, each che...
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19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer lingerie chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered and gold gilt wood, w...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted, rather than stencilled, by our friend Jose in Catalonia.
Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design.
S...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style marquetry commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany and walnut. Three dovetailed drawers with interiors lined in green fabric. Ca...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Large Green Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original teal painted pine chest of four drawers with scalloped skirt, all resting on cabriolet ball and claw feet.
The original blue/green painted finish has been scraped and ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis Phillipe commode with butler’s desk and carrara marble top, 19th century.
52 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 39 inches tall
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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 ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian chest of drawers in Louis XVI style, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant and compact Italian chest of drawers in Louis XVI style, veneered with coloured woods on the top, sides, and front. Lombardy origin, late 18th century
Among the many styl...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870.
We are pleased to offer this stunning chest swedish chest of drawers of generous proportions.
Made from a rich golden ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm, Pine
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached marble top Louis Phillipe commode, circa 1860.
51 ¾ inches wide by 24 inches deep by 37 inches tall
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1860s Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Cedar
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 Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, by Johann Adam Sauer, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with marquetry
Fulda
Walnut, maple and others
circa 1785
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm
Description:
Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
French Petite Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
French chest of drawers made of Mahogany wood that has been ebonzied and finished in a lustrous Museum quality finish. Original gilt brass hardware and trims throughout. The charming...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers with Secrets
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the early 19th century, Empire period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteristics suggest th...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique Georgian Drawing Print Architect's Plan File 7 Drawer Chest Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Country House seven drawer lock-sided architect's plan or print chest circa 1820.
The chest made from stained walnut and features seven graduated drawers, the...
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1820s Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Cedar
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
Materials
Cedar
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow fronted top above 2 short and 3 long cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original brass...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Oak, Pine, Plywood
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
Materials
Cedar
18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 18th-century Italian chest of drawers from Venice, masterfully crafted in solid cherrywood and showcasing the refined elegance of Northern Italian design.
This understat...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Restoration Hardware designer Michael Vermillion, this mission style cabinet evokes a classical feel with modern construction. Made p...
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1990s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Large Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large bleached walnut chest of drawers with carved decorative panels from France.
The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use.
This lovely French ...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.