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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
Located in New York, NY
Choose your colors to bring your personality into your space! Cosulich Interiors & Antiques’ biggest aspiration, through this Contemporary Collection, is to communicate the power of ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

20th century French walnut marble-top commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century French walnut marble-top commode circa 1950. Good quality french bombe shaped commode in the rococo taste.  3 drawers fitted w...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Natūra Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Green Wood Drawer Cabinet RUDA Studio
Located in Warsaw, PL
Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first item from...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A classic furniture style this blockfront shap...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Italian Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser with Free Form Parchment Design
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian mid-century three drawer dresser in the manner of Gio Ponti's chests for the Royal Hotel. The chest is walnut with free form parchment design to the front. Circa 1955.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Parchment Paper

Antique Regency 19th Century Carved French Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautifully carved heavy Walnut cabinet with gorgeous brass hardware. Lots of great patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five drawers and Chinese Chippendale style brass hardware. Created in England during the early...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jay Spectre American Modern White Oak and Chrome Ribbed Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern white oak chest of drawers with a "ribbed" design drawer pulls for three upper drawers and four lower drawers, resting on a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Highly Polished Mid Century Chest of Drawers-Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A spectacular, highly polished midcentury chests of drawers. The drawers are graduated from narrow to a wide drawer are the bottom. Bench made. Luci...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Niels Clausen Rosewood 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen chest of drawers from Danish designer Niels Clausen, produced by his own company NC Mobler, c1960s. This chest features turned and tapered legs in solid rosewood. The c...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls above three hinged door cabinets supporting a shaped...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches and everything else to make this unit look fab!!...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest probably of New England origin around 1800-1820. This piece has beautiful oval string inlay ...
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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Hans Wegner Chests or Nightstands in Oak by Ry Mobler
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of nightstands or chests of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. These were imported to the USA by George Tanier who only imported the finest furniture pie...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Vannes Chest inspired by 18th C German baroque style w/ a serpentine front & top
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Chest of drawers inspired by 18th century German baroque style furniture, with a serpentine front and top. It has two large drawers with hardware that enhance its design.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Sophisticated Modern Bookmatch Walnut and Brass Commode, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful bank of industrial ebonised pine workshop drawers of large proportion, circa 1930. - There are nine drawers in total, all tongue and groove in construction and across t...
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Small Size Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French small size three-drawer painted wood commode. This little chest from the 1970s features nicely carved swag motifs on each drawer. This piece sits upon slender fluted legs. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period. Crafted in solid, high quality mahogany, the chest on chest features 5 top drawers ...
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19th Century European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers in Teak Wood of Danish Design From The 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
A teak dresser of Danish design from the 1960s is a lovely example of mid-century modern furniture style that is still popular today. The teak wood is known for its natural beauty, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands. Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X 28.25 H
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Petite French Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was created in 19th century France. Topped with a removable piece of black fossil granite with rounded front corners. The apron houses a hidden...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Granite, Metal, Brass

A pair of early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest's
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of superb quality early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest’s that were originally made for the British museum, each chest having a combination of eighteen drawers with t...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern Germany is a must-have. Dating bac...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was found in the region of Normandy, France. This piece features three drawers of dovetail...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Georgian Chest of 5 Drawers with Drop Panel Desk Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century Georgian chest of 5 drawers with drop panel desk top and original hardware.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Drawing cabinet by Mogens Koch.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drawing cabinet in patinated pine with eight drawers. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

LINK-TAYLOR Espanol Oak Spanish Colonial Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Colonial style gentleman's chest by Link-Taylor, from their Espanol Collection. Solid oak with a lighter color slightly distressed finish, banded square edge top, brass har...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture.  Rectangular top with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x 17 deep x 29.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chest of Drawers Cabinet 60s, Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chest of drawers cabinet 60s Sweden period 60s designs unknown Sweden conditions good light signs of use Size 67 x 101 x 46 (hxwxd) details wood; brass; article n...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made small painted pine bedside chest of drawers. Dimensions 26.5 inches (67 cms) Wide 15.5 inches (39 cms) Deep 28 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Commode with Marquetry Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV two drawer commode with marquetry decoration, reddish marble top having grey and tan veining, shaped legs with gilt bronze sabots. with key, France, mid 18th century
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany serpentine shaped chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge above 4 serpentine shaped cockbeeded drawe...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Indian Silver Mounted and Semi-Precious Stone Encrusted Large Wood Chest
Located in Gardena, CA
Indian silver mounted and semi-precious stone encrusted large wood chest 2nd Half 20th century. Silver mounts to the exterior with various semi-pre...
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest
Located in Naples, FL
Formal French Country style; perfect size for a bedroom or a dressing room; signature John Widdicomb painted finish with gently antiqued hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rare Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare streamlined dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky for Red Lion Furniture. The count was famous for his wonderfully stylized Industrial designs and worked with major automakers of the day like Auburn, Cord, Packard, Tucker and the White Truck Co. This dresser features wonderful, asymmetrical streamlined lines, unique round drawer pulls, and Stunning Circassion Walnut Veneer. This dresser was originally designed by Sakhnoffsky for display in the "House of Tomorrow" during the 1939 New York World's fair! Some more info on Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky: Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky was born in Russia in 1901, the son of an Advisor to Tsar Nicholas II. Following the Russian revolution he escaped to the continent and began a career as an automobile designer emigrating to America in 1929. In America he designed many famous automobiles and his drawings of futuristic cars appeared in Esquire Magazine from 1934 on. In furniture he advocated streamline design as in the Bloomingdale’s Department Store furniture shown at the 1939-40 World’s Fair in New York. Outside automobiles and furniture, de Sakhnoffsky also created designs in the areas of aircraft design (Sabca), boat design (feather-Craft), Bike design (Murray), watch design (Gruen), and radio design (Emerson). This desk represents the perfect culmination of all of these influences and is one of the best examples of his 'streamline' furniture design aesthetic. Add to all of that the 1939 World's Fair connection and you have an extremely rare collector's piece that spans an almost infinite number of genres! Automotive designs by Sakhnoffsky: 1929 Cord l-29 Special Coupe 1934 Packard Twelve Model 1106 Sport Coupe & Runabout Speedster 1947 White Labatt Streamliner Delivery Truck 1938-41 American Austin Bantam Commander Gatti's 1937 International Harvester...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Pine multi drawer chest with great color
Located in Charleston, SC
English pine chest with double set of drawers early 20th century
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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one shallow three compartment drawer and three deeper drawers below with decorative slat fr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Travertine Top Chests of Drawers by Henredon- a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair or commodes/small dressers by Henredon. Each feature 7 spacious drawers with Italian travertine tops.
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1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Travertine

Antique Altona Rococo Chest of Drawers, by Irwin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique English style altona chest of drawers made by Irwin. Features gilded gold accents with Burl and walnut throughout the surfaces.
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest by Paul McCobb (1917-1969) for Calvin Linear Group This walnut and aluminum chest having four center drawers with pulls. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1950...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
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19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France, 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, 1900 Faux bamboo chest of drawers with white marble top. H 144 x W 87 x D 40 cm
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
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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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Louis XV Oak Bombe Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
A LOUIS XV BOMBE OAK COMMODE THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, PROVINCIAL FRANCE With two short and two long panelled drawers carved with foliage, the angles with carved cartouches, handle...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

George III English Satinwood & Banded Bow Fronted Chest Commode Circa 1790
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb George III satinwood bow fronted four drawer chest/commode. English. Circa 1790. The commode chest has four long graduated drawers over a shaped apron, on splayed feet. It retains the original brass handles, which is rare. Veneered over solid oak in the finest quarter-sawn satinwood, banded in rosewood and mahogany, with boxwood stringing throughout. It has has been sympathetically re-finished, still retaining some authentic marks to highlight its genuine heritage. To the left hand side near the back there is some slight damage to the banding and a small piece of veneer has been re-glued back on near the escutcheon of the third drawer down. Please refer to the photographs. The drawers are lined in oak with handmade dovetail construction. The drawer sides have had slivers of oak added to make the drawers run better. The underside of the top has neat butterfly construction to the oak join, always a sign of a well made piece. There is no woodworm. Originally a commode occupied a prominent position in a house, not always for bedroom use...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Satinwood, Rosewood

Y A Pair of Satinwood, Kingwood and Polychrome Painted Bow Front Commodes
Located in Lincoln, GB
Y A PAIR OF SATINWOOD, KINGWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED BOW FRONT COMMODESFIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY97cm high, 112cm wide, 56cm deep
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 4 drawer Swedish Gustavian chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Denver chest of drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Made of walnut wood, it is a smooth box that houses a slatted and irregular front that can hide doors or drawers. Above it, a lowered countertop decorated in any of our fantastic tex...
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless 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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