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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color: Brown
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corners. Below this, the base has a further three drawers, each with brass plate handles above large bracket...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish early 19th century empire bowfront chest of drawers veneered in elm wood with a beautiful grain pattern.
Four drawers, the top drawer with a geometrical ebonized inlaid in the...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany top above a serpentine shaped frieze drawer above a large hat drawer flanked by s...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Mahogany and gilt bronze mounts chest of drawers, the top drawer revealing a secretaire.
Sweden, early 19th Century
93 cm high by 107.5 cm wide ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden top and 5 metal drawers. Additional...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free-standing Breche marble top with a moulded outer edge. This is removable for transp...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Campaign Chiffonier In Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in marine or campaign style in mahogany
unusual chest made up of 5 drawers
campaign chest of drawers with its typical brass decorations as well as its ...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (X2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available.
Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection circa 1985.
One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has had a wood vertical divider installed.
Top, door and drawer faces are clad in bronzed mirrored glass with gilt brass escutcheons and pulls. Sides of case clad in polished brass sheet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century.
Finely hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahogany, having a r...
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19th Century Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory White Bachelor's Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality three drawer bachelor's chest in ebony by high-end American furniture maker Hickory White.
Exceptionally hand-crafted in the United States, crafted of solid m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting.
Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers domed in the center, all the locks are functional and the ke...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet.
Direct from England, a superb 19th century chest of drawers. Classic ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for any setting whether it be a traditional design space or wabi sabi look.
Thank you for stopping by Crystal Nichols...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows, having a boxwood inlaid top, above four graduated serpentine drawers, each with b...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Pennsylvania House Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage distressed Pennsylvania House chest of drawers. Few signs of age.
Measurements: 25 W x 14 D x 25 H.
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped stringing on a boxwood ground. The skirt is shaped on all three sides and is set off b...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Night Stand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
American black walnut hand-crafted nightstands or end tables in a midcentury modernist design. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed j...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Jewelry Dresser, Drawer Chest, Bronze, Organic Design, handcrafted in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Drawer box handmade
Four drawers
The surface is organically worked and looks like bent sheet metal with edges and kinks.
The handles are integrated in...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1960s commode, sideboard, credenza, buffet or chest of drawers in elegant and classic wood in its natural graining with gilt brass details such as the drawers handl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military officer’s Campaign chest of five drawers by Ross & Co of Dublin.
Crafted in 1860-1880 in solid mahogany with original brass fittings and drawer locks by Hobbs & Co.
Gently repolished to preserve the beautiful patina.
England / Ireland 1860-1880
Ross and Co...
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair High Quality Walnut French Louis XV Style Commodes Dressers, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The Tuscan cabinet, cupboard is composed wi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details. It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.
Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine 19th Century commodes in walnut.
Fine carved columnar details resulting in an elegant tapered look.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1950s mid-century modern highboy dresser features six locking (no key) drawers with sculpted cup pulls and superb dovetail joinery. Constructed of hardwood and teak vene...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
19th Century European Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful European chest of drawers! The pine wood has aged beautifully, with excellent patina and natural detail showing throughout the front and top of the chest. The ins...
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1890s Hungarian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest of drawers In Mahogany With 7 drawers and Brass handles From The 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
A 7 drawer polished mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1930s is a fantastic example of classic and elegant furniture design from the late 1800s adorned with beautiful brass ha...
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1930s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany.
The chest splits into two sections, the upper displaying a caddy top and two long drawers. The lower also feat...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Faux Bamboo Wash Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century French piece. The faux bamboo chest is topped with white marble and features an attached faux bamboo mirror as well. The pairing of the bamboo, marble...
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1890s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique mahogany chest on stand, having a blind fretwork frieze above an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers with brass details, all ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode is made of marquetry of flamed mahogany. It has a small scale and is easy to place anywhere.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Iconic Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional storage piece, with subtle geometry on the beveled drawers. This chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Poplar
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910.
Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
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1910s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE BUREAU
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chest of drawers from the Empire period in mahogany feather with lost wax cast and gilded bronze friezes. The chest of drawers has three large drawers and a smaller one below...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century, diminutive dressers with six drawers in fruitwood, unmarked.
Dimensions: 15.5" H x 16.25" W x 8.5" D.
Dealer: S138XX
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century chest of drawers! Two over three, and very square design, this piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has rich patina and high gloss wi...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of model-sized chest with three drawers, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of model-sized chest with three drawers, Swedish and richly carved, 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis Revival Gonçalo Alvest Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Gonçalo Alves Louis Revival commode, circa 1880 in date.
This gorgeous commode features a serpentine Rouge Griotte marble top above three full wi...
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1880s Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers
Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825
Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers,
the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century English Bow Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning English bow front chest. It’s been beautifully French polished make the flamed mahogany really glow. Matched with exquisite ...
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1860s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Agate
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu bronze mounts, highly decorated throughout with marquetry inlay with three drawers...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1930, the traditional commode sits on carved columnar supports over a straight bott...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Portuguese Dining Room Furniture from the Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining room furniture
Portuguese, from the beginning of the 20th century
in chestnut wood, composed of: Tableware, two Corners, ten Chairs, two Armchairs and Sideboard. Small defects...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass pulls.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tall chest of drawers with Chippendale style brass hardware. Five drawers, including two deep drawers. Great for tight space stor...
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20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th Century Nutwood Trumeau Commode from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Beautifully designed and constructed from spruce wood, this dresser shows a...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Catalan Spanish Antic Pine Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish antique pine (mobila) console sofa table with the three drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant antique pine console...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
By Broyhill
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest. Made by the iconic Broyhill group and tagged in the drawer. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with gorgeous wood grain detail. Coordinating piece...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In the world of antique furniture, burr walnut wooden chests of drawers with English Campaign fittings are known as true gems of craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This beautiful s...
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1870s British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Usm Haller Storage C1A18 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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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