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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Post Modern Nine Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers Granite and White Mica Laminate
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern dresser or chest of drawers rendered in textured granite and white Formica Laminate, with slanted front drawers all on tracks. USA, 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Formica, Laminate, Wood

Antique Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique Walnut Wellington Chest A good Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest with well carved corbels and flower heads and a secretaire drawer fitted with 2 drawers veneered in b...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique White Trapezoid Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by Aztec architecture. This piece makes a statement with its ribbed pine facade with a slat design and Antique White finish. This unique geometric piece has nine spacious dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Spring Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf patterns that are nothing short of breathtaking. The dresser is not only visually ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest of drawers standing on spherical legs and in a beautiful form with a wavy front. Pin...
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1880s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Chest of drawers - Empire period - Mahogany
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers Empire period (early 19th century) Mahogany 4 drawers Original marble W 130 x D 60 x H 91 cms 4900 euros
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS Raised on bracket feet; circa first quarter of the 19th century Item # 402ZPB08Q This gorgeous heavily worn and patinated elm chest of dr...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Drawers, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
An American black walnut and English oak hand-crafted drawer table/nightstand/end table in a modernist design. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the in...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

A Mid-Century Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Comprising two parts, with the upper section mounted with carrying handles to the sides; fitted with two short over three graduated drawers.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern chest of drawers from Rud Rasmussen, 1950’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful chest of drawers in varnished mahogany produced by Rud. Rasmussens. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Condition Good, age related wear and marks Dimensions height: ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mahogany chest of drawers with burgundy glass top 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined 1950s Art Deco chest of drawers or sideboard upholstered in mahogany burl with carved profiles and rose brass bow handles. The burgundy glass top is vintage original, note t...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Biedermeier Chests 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, veneered in Walnut. Featuring three drawers, brass escutcheons, and tapered legs.
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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers resting on bun feet. Traditional half column detail, simple carved top drawer, dove-tail joints and brass pulls. Note the natural wax finish that b...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large drawers and three smaller upper vanity drawers. Original Art Nouveau pull...
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1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian pony and leather bauole chest of drawers
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of sophisticated whimsy with this 1970s Italian chest of drawers, a captivating creation that melds elegance with a touch of the eccentric. Crafted in the likeness ...
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1970s Italian Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fur, Leather

Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes w/ Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes with Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft. Hollywood Cinema’s Golden Era remains one of the mos...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chests/Nightstands spanish entirely threaded with floral motifs, coat of arms and date
Located in Cesena, FC
Solid walnut dresser of Spanish origin, entirely threaded with floral motifs, with initials and coat of arms of the house; the shelf bears the name of the owner and the date of manuf...
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Early 1800s Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Burnt Bamboo Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Boho Burnt Bamboo Chests: Infuse Your Space with Timeless American Charm. Elevate your decor with these iconic pieces, blending bohemian allure with rustic sophistica...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Spanish canterano from the early 1700s carved and rusticated
Located in Cesena, FC
Spanish canterano from the early 1700s Walnut canter with carved decoration on the solid wood and ashlars with inlays. Refined furniture. Measurements: Length cm 142 - Depth cm 56 - ...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment Chest of 14 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The structure is in black lacquer, while the 14 drawers are covered with cherry red parchment. The top is in black...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Commode, Danish Teak Chiffonier by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Large Commode, Scandinavian Weekly. 6 drawers offer a large storage capacity, elegant and very functional piece of furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Sculptural Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Commode w/Black Marble Top, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest of drawers, with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, which rests atop a ca...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The base is made of beech solid wood
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Teak

Art Deco chest of drawers in walnut burl and mahogany 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut burl and mahogany dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship. Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Transitional St. Walnut And Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Transitional st. Walnut and Ormolu commodes. Each beautiful two drawer commode is raised on four square cabriole legs below t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th Century Georgian Walnut Tall Chest on Stand with Radial Star Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive English Georgian walnut tall chest on stand, with a molded cornice, surmounting an upper case with a center small radial star inlay d...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris Very well made chest of drawers with thread inlays. Curved shape made of solid HLZ oak. 2Lockable drawer fronts w...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Chinese Lacquer Commode by Maison Forest
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted mahogany and Chinese lacquer commode by Maison Forest French, Late 19th Century Height 95cm, width 166.5cm, depth 61cm Crafted in late 19th century France by...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Credenza La Permanente Mobili Cantù in palissandro e marmo
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria credenza con specchiera degli anni 50 prodotta dalla nota azienda italiana La Permante Mobili Cantù. Oggetto stupendo realizzato in palissandro, con maniglie e dettagli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 40" Wide X 19" Deep X 32" Tall This gorgeous marble top commode was made in Italy in the L...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, with a beautifu...
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1890s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface. The brick red...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Mahogany 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Early Victorian, Mahogany Wellington Chest Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Seven Drawers Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Flanke...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French chest of drawers Louis Philippe Ronce De Noyer Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe late 19th century. The wood is of the bramble of walnut. Walnut brambles are flamed because they have many aesthetic designs. These drawings h...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers This chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 31 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Sandy Shore Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An embodiment of beachside tranquility and minimalist design. Its sun-bleached pine wood finish brings the essence of driftwood into your bedroom, while the clean lines ensure a seam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Walnut

Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Stunning Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode Dimensions : 52 Wide X 23.5 Deep X 37 Tall This stunning marble top commode was made in France in the 1920...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with fantastic original use and patina.
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1940s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Empire chest of drawers stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée Paris Mahogany around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 131 x 63 cm Description: Four carved, bronze-patinated paw feet supp...
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1790s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Naturalist Woven Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This charming piece stands out with its textural, hand-woven drawers that exude a warm, earthy vibe. The natural wood frame and legs provide a sturdy base, while the basket-weave pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XIV-Style Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Louis XIV-style painted Venetian commode. Faux painted top above two drawers painted with fanciful flowers on the front. The sides of the commode are painted with birds and ...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Noir Empire Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless marvel. Crafted from wood with a Powder Black and Gold Finish, this 48"w x 21"d x 39"h piece exudes traditional charm. Its classic silhouette and the opulent blend of hues...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Empire Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire period marble-top walnut commode, mid 19th century. Commode features brass hardware with lions head handles on four drawers offering ample storage. The strong bold line...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Cassettone in radica con maniglie in ottone e plastica decorata
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante comò da camera in radica con profili ebanizzati e quattro ampi e robusti cassetti. I primi due cassetti dispongono di serratura funzionante con un'unica chiave, da notare l...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 35" Tall Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furni...
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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine 19th C. European Stripped Pine Cottage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A three drawer chest in French Country style with large capacity dove-tail constructed drawers and charming Cottage form. The original pulls and drawer escutcheons have been replaced...
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19th Century European French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36"W ...
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1980s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Comò Barocchetto Lombardia Metà XVIII Secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Comò barocchetto lombardo sorretto da eleganti gambe mosse, presenta fianchi e fronte bombati e mossi, è dotato di due cassetti. Impiallacciato in radica di noce, è ornato con filett...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a patina. Pair of Ferrarese (Italy) Louis XV chests of drawers First half of the 1700...
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1730s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolute work of Art of a nightstand sized Chest of Drawers in pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates to the end of the William &...
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts that create a very cool silhouette and play with light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it 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 a 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.

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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