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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
English Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
A small low chest of drawers having metal handles in figured walnut produced in England in the 1940’s the chest has been carefully restored and fully polis...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century bedroom chest of drawers with glass top and six drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant bedroom cabinet with six drawers and original teal glass top of the period, very fine and with compact and linear measurements that make it placeable in any type of room.
Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Chest of Drawer With Reeded Drawer Front
Located in Charleston, SC
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with fluting on front of the upper drawer. Shaped top with dental trim under, reeded canted corners and classical feet.
Very classical Sw...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary pair of bedside tables showcase the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give them an el...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style. The hard to find size is large at 4' wide.
The carved dentil moldi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are two smaller dov...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Brass-Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid Ltd., Circa 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
A desirable brass-clad chest of heirloom quality, purchased in 1970's. Attributed to the Spanish Design House Sarreid Ltd. It is unique in that it combines modern styling with Asian ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Rivadossi Chest of Drawers in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, cabinet, chestnut, Italy, 1980s
An exceptional chest of drawers by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. Bracket feet below three graduated drawers, and two smaller side-by-side drawers, with a burl walnut top & brass hardware
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leather Fronted Chest
Located in London, England
4 drawer chest with leather fronted drawers, ribbed mahogany sides and brass gallery. Circa 1920
H 98cm x W 45cm x D 29cm
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Original Painted Large Chest of Three Drawers dated 1894
Located in Round Top, TX
The lovely floral painted wreaths painted along the top of this large chest of 3 drawers is all original; look closely and you will see a name and faded date of 1894. This traditiona...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Campaign Style Chests, USA c 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very fine campaign style chests with solid brass hardware. Newly lacquered in BM White Dove, satin finish. These chests also feature quality construction and elegant bun feet. The al...
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1920s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Chest of Drawers By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers By François Linke
François Linke
Surmounted by a Brèche d’Alep marble top above a pair of short drawers, a...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Asian Modern Style Walnut Campaign Chests Henredon, 1970's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite pair of fully restored Henredon Tansu Commode nightstands giving nod to traditional Campaign styling. The entirely refinished chests of solid wood construction boast polish...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Oak Bureau
Located in London, England
Oak bureau with cross banded drawers on bracket feet. Circa 1790
H 111cm x W 95cm x D 54cm
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1790s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming Swedish 19th century three drawer chest with fluted, carved side posts, shaped molded top, original hardwares - stands on carved, tuned conical feet.
Sweden ca 1880
Note:
A...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Swedish White Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish white painted commode, 48" wide, this neo-classic painted commode with three long lockable drawers, canted corners with fluted stiles, and brass ring pull handles on square t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Neoclassic Northern Italian Walnut & Giltwood 3-Drawer Commodes, 1stq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having rectangular tops with book matched veneers atop conforming cases housing smaller upper drawers above two lower drawers, the drawers flanked by tapering pilasters with giltwood...
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers or commode with satinwood inlays.
Top drawer reveals storage compartments with lids and areas to hold bottled ink, envelopes, etc.
This elega...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary chest of drawers showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant a...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1750 Italy by Lombard Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined piece showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring walnut root wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The che...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with original bronze hardware and intricate carved apron on bun feet.
Chest of drawers is i...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rococo Style Two Drawer Bombe Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c. antique Rococo style burlwood two drawer commode featuring a serpentine façade characteristic of Rococo design. Bombe in shape on all three sides, the chest stands on c...
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Italian Design Style Velvet Chest of Drawers and Lightened Dressing Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1970s Italian Design Style Velvet Chest of Drawers and Lightened Dressing Table composed of 8 drawers and dressing table space with smoked mirror and smoked mirror top
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Velvet, Mirror
1920s Belgian Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Patinated Top
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s Belgian Chest of Drawers, a true testament to timeless craftsmanship and elegance. This charming piece features a beautifully patinated fa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest by V.B. Wilkins for G Plan London
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized three drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a light floating affect . The top drawer has dividers and brass pulls to the front with ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Dresser Chest by V.B.Wilkins for G Plan London
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized four drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a floating affect . The top drawer has dividers and brass pulls to the front and brass fe...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Leafed Gessoed 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Silver Leafed Gessoed 3 Drawer Chest with cabriole legs, hand planed drawers, hand carved accents. Circa early to mid 19th century.
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Early 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance! circa 1760-1810
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Fra...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good 19th century Swedish provincial chest of drawers combined with a table in it's original finish from the Gustavian period. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a Beautiful English bowfront chest! Dating to the 19th century this piece is still in superb condition with a lovely glow created by the age. The wide Banding on the top of t...
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1980s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
vintage chest of drawers cupboard teak Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard teak Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 87 x 60 x 32 (hxwxd)
details teak; brass;
articl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Rattan Tall Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Five spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful geometric pattern throughout. Would work in a vari...
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 86 x 77 x 38 (hxwxd)
details Birch wood;
article nu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two draw...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Catania, Sicilia
One amazing chest of drawers hand-crated in Italy in the late 19th century in the Louis XV style.
The chest of drawers come from a Sicilian noble palace, it is in original condition ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
French Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France. This piece is made of solid wood and finished with a lustrous ebonized French polish finish of museum-quality. The dovetailed drawers all feature finely...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Black Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Large black pine chest of five drawers with carved fluted details along top narrow drawer and lower skirt.
Traditional half columns and fluted legs reflect the Swedish style of the e...
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Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Restored Art Deco Commode (Circa 1925)
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Restored Art Deco Sideboard (Circa 1925)
A Touch of Art Deco Elegance for Your Dining Room
This exquisite Art Deco sideboard, crafted from partially solid oak around 1925, ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Modern Cherry Demilune Chest of Drawers Dresser Console 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage chest of drawers / dresser / console. Made of cherry featuring mid century / Danish modern styling with a slight demilune or bowfront form, four drawer and tapered legs.
Di...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Provenance: The Dalva Brothers Collection
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1820s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Marble Top Small Chest of Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French small chest of inlaid patinated mahogany - featuring a figured marble top with canted facing corners, over a frieze of four fitted drawers, each drawer with matched...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
FLAMED HARDWOOD RALPH LAUREN BOW FRONTED EMPIRE LION's HEAD CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren flamed mahogany box fronted French Empire style chest of drawers with gold gilt Lions head handles
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A good looking and well made piece, the curves to the front really set it off...
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20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Bedside Chests Directoire style
Located in Uppingham, GB
A Pair of Bedside Chests Directoire style in Antique dark walnut finish.
Enhance your bedroom with this stunning pair of bedside chests that seamlessly blend functionality with exqu...
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2010s British Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the door front and on the 2 drawers.
It has p...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the door front and on the drawer.
It ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of vibrant flowers, centered on ochre yellow surroun...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio.
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Handpolished Art Deco Chest Of Drawers with Bronze Applications and Black Body
Located in Ulm, DE
This sophisticated 1930s French chest of drawers from has been meticulously restored with a hand-polished shellac finish. The sleek black frame contrasts beautifully with the real wo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bedside Chests, washed/bleached Oak finish
Located in Uppingham, GB
Pair of Bedside chests with hand soft washed Oak finish.
Mitred top Two overlap drawers resting on a raised apron & small tapering legs. Black iron handles.
Can be made to measure,...
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2010s British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Streamline Moderne Half Circle Chest of Drawers American 1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful Art Deco half circle chest of drawers by the Redlion Furniture Company. In the style of Gilbert Rohde and Donald Deskey. Incredible polishe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Comò Art Déco Amalfitano 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Raro e allo stesso tempo elegante Comò Art Déco Amalfitano con piedi in massello di Noce finemente intagliati secondo il periodo Art Dèco.
Frontale e pia...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. The top with a double serpentine shaped front and serpentine shaped sides both sides and front with molded edges, the arbal...
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19th Century 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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