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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian chest crafted in rosewood in a two piece construction featuring paneled top and sides, elaborate floral brass inlays all around, brass campaign hardwa...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Commodes w/Hand-Painted Faux-Marble Tops & Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of wooden chest of three drawers with faux-marble tops. These vintage chests from Italy each feature a hand-painted faux-marble top, above a cleanly-designed case whi...
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak Chest with Green Ceramic Pulls by S. Karpen & Bros
Located in Montreal, QC
Cerused Oak Chest with Green Ceramic Pulls by S. Karpen & Bros. Branded Karpen signature on inside of top drawer Property from a Private Colorado Collector Provenance: Jourdan Antiq...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Emerald Green Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Let's bring inside some ocean breeze! What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact and the exceptional cast hardware, the choice of colors is yours! as this is a piece entirely customizable.
This particular wardrobe/chest with Art...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cabinets in Oak, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of cabinets in soap scandinavian oak. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinese Lacquered Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese lacquer commode, chased and gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top, with a frame of plain black Martin veneer.
Beautiful ornamentation of finely chiseled and gilded bro...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pier Luigi Colli. Extraordinary high-quality piece of furniture with
Located in Milano, IT
Pier Luigi Colli (1895-1968)
Extraordinary high-quality piece of furniture with a drop-front inlaid with fine woods and engraved brass based on a design by Giovanni Gariboldi. Elega...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dutch Satinwood Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stately Dutch Colonial chest in East Indian Satinwood, with hand turned legs, ebony trim, inlay, and brass accents and highly crafted marquetry in the lower section of the chest an...
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19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Neoclassical Chest of Drawers South Germany, 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the charm of the 18th century with this exquisite hand-painted Neoclassical chest of drawers, crafted in South Germany around 1780. Made from pinewood, it features polychr...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy c1930
A stunning English art deco tallboy in figured walnut. This remarkable piece features four spacious drawers and elegantly designed cupboards, offering a...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Lisbon, PT
This beautiful chest is designed in the elegant French Louis XV style, featuring a stunning marble top with intricate marquetry inlay and bronze hardware. The top is gracefully shape...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
18th Century, Italian Baroque Veneering and Inlays Wood Commode
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Baroque Veneering and Inlays Wood Commode
This elegant and refined commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy, in the first half of the 18th century, during the Ba...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique 18th-century French Commodes in Rustic Light Gray Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of antique 18th-century French commodes. This stylish pair of commodes from the Directoire period features doors with a large diamond pattern and fluted details on the slanted l...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 ENGLISH SATINWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original circa 1880-1900 Military Campaign Satinwood & Oak chest of drawers with l...
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1880s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry cabinet, 1950s
In the 1950s, Nelson designed a range of furniture which was produced and retailed by Herman Miller. This is the rare eight drawer j...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
A Chest of Drawers designed by Chester Jones
By Chester Jones
Located in London, GB
A unique chest of drawers in hand polished bubinga and ebony with simulated horn finger pulls. The drawer boxes on traditional slides are manufactured in maple with dovetailed joints. Patinated brass fittings to the base.
Designed by Chester Jones...
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Early 2000s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
Louis XV Mathieu Criaerd Commode 18th Century
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Commode by the great Artist Mathieu Criaerd with gilded bronze mounts.
Devonian of the Ardennes Marble Top.
Rare Example.
Chest of drawers with curved front opening w...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
George III Chest Drawers Bow Front Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany bow chest of drawers in the George III style
Circa 1920
Raised upon squat shaped legs with ball and claw feet.
Then chest features 4 mahogany lin...
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1980s George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Chest with Marble Top, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1820
Flame mahogany chest with oak lined drawers and marble top.
50”w x 26”d x 32”h
Ref. CFRN1298
$ 6,800
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1820s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with black marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C. French Mahogany Commode, Nice Clean Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mahogany wood chest of drawers from the early 19th century. This antique commode from France has a clean design aesthetic and features a rectangular shaped top, above the ca...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th-Century English Pine Chest with Four Drawers, Rustic Antique Storage Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English 19th-century pine chest exudes the timeless appeal of simple craftsmanship, perfect for bringing warmth and character to your home. Its sturdy pine construction showcase...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Atelier Martine chest of drawer, 1920s.
By Atelier Martine
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coral wooden lacquered chest of drawer opening with three drawers on the front. France, 1920s.
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of French Louis XV-Style Two-Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XV-style two drawer chests. The lacquered body with incised chinoiserie decoration depicting figures in a landscape with architectural follies and distant moun...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a wonderful little 2 over2 19th Century English pine chest. It shows a nice soft color that can work with many decorative styles. These chest are popular across the country f...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Circa 1765 George III Period English Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765 George III period chest on chest, English. A strikingly handsome piece - the upper case displays a flat, blind fretted quarter column in the Gothic taste of Chippendale. D...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, ...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A very smart pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
They are of great quality and are a very useful siz...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian modern modular chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular glossy black chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers or shoe rack model 4964, with a rectangular base with rounded c...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian modern modular chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular glossy and bright yellow chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers model 4964, with a rectangular base with rounded co...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
George Nakashima 'Hi Boy' Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Hi Boy' chest of drawers, American black walnut, United States, 1970
With regard to its essential form, material...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful size. ...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
1960s, Danish office cabinet, original condition, teak wood, sliding door.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish office cabinet. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. Teak wood, sliding doors, drawers inside. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker B.Groth Møbelfabrik i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Jean Michel Wilmotte Two Drawer Palmer Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Knobs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Just in from France is this iconic Jean Michel Wilmotte Palmer chest made of cerused oak. Trained in both architecture and interior design, Jean Michel Wilmotte is one of France's mo...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A figured mahogany chest of drawers with serpentine front and brushing slide, raised on bracket feet with a shaped apron. In good clean condition with no losses. The 18thC pierced br...
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1770s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Chest Drawers Bow Front Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany bow chest of drawers in the George III style
Circa 1920
Raised upon squat shaped legs with ball and claw feet.
Then chest features 4 mahogany lin...
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1920s George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Chest Drawers Mahogany Bow 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian 2 over 3 mahogany bow chest of drawers.
Circa 1860
This chest of drawers stands upon turned feet.
The graduated drawers being ash lined and retain their original turned kno...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Maine Circa 1830 Grain Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or possibly Vermont , the workmanship is absolutely beautiful . From the fully turned...
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1830s American Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
French 19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers With Bronzes Handles
Located in London, Park Royal
An antique French, Empire period, chest of drawers, circa 1820's.
The solid wood body is painted in a French grey/blue which has an interesting, textured, age distressed patina show...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Beautifully finished, practical antique English oak chest of drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this beautifully finished, practical antique English oak chest of drawers with 5 drawers.
This great antique English chest of drawers from the 19th century cannot be missing...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
American Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a special piece. Solid cherry wood exterior with solid poplar interior. Dowel construction on the entire casing. Each of the 9 drawers has dovetail construction on both the f...
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Italian Antique Luigi XV Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1750s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This extraordinary Luigi XV chest of drawers, dating back to the mid-18th century, is crafted from solid walnut and stands out for its impressive shape and size. Adorned with intrica...
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1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which slightly overhangs the case bel...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Estate Chinoiserie Marble Top Lacquer Commodes with Gold Bronze, Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate French Chinoiserie lacquer commodes with gold bronze mounts and marble tops, circa 1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping update - We have arranged a special preferential shipping rate for this item to anywhere in the USA of only £1157 for export crated shipping - please message us directly on ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Regency Chest of Drawers With Hand Painted Elephants
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a natural touch to your decor with this Regency chest of drawers featuring intricate hand-painted elephant designs. The elegant craftsmanship and unique artwork make this piece a...
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1990s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique oak chest of drawers with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique chest of drawers has developed a beautiful patina over the years, which contributes to its lovely and stately character. In our opinion, such a stunning antique chest sh...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers commode tallboy with three drawers and carved plinth.
It features the Classic honey color French polish finish you associate with swedish biedermeier furniture...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1870’s English Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
1870’s English Campaign Chest of Drawers. Made of Camphor wood with brass hardware.
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1870s British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oak Belgian filing cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Very neat filing cabinet / chest of drawers. Originally from Belgium, ca. 1900. Made of solid oak.
Dimensions: 170.5h x 86.5w x 37.5d
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1890s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Louis XVI Ebonized Chest in the Manner of Maison Jansen.
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful vintage French Louis XVI ebonized chest in the manner of Maison Jansen, with a marble top and brass details. Creates a lovely classic look! Circa 1940.
41w x 18d x 36h
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
Located in Munich, DE
very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman miller.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on the top rail and gilt detailing.
It has four drawers with brass ring pu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Chests
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning pair of Biedermeier-style chest of drawers showcases exquisite burled birch veneer over pine. Each piece features two spacious drawers, accented with elegant ebonized,...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from Austria, distinguished by its elegance and functionality. The chest features six drawe...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th c Vermont Mahogany Tall Chest with Birds Eye & Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 19th century tall chest of drawers in a two over four configuration with a mahogany case and birds eye and tiger maple drawer fronts with mahogany veneer b...
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Early 19th Century American Federal 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.
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