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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands featured in cerused oak by Davis Cabinet Company. These Asian style bedside tables have a raised base, dovetailed joinery and carved trim. The cerused oak has acq...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Swedish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish Teak Four drawer Chest, stained dark walnut. Perfect height as a console, end table or nightstand.
Please let us know if you have any questions'
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
18th Century George III Mahogany Silver Chest by T Wilson, London
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany silver chest made by T. Wilson, great queen street of London. The top of the chest has a lift up lid which opens to reveal ample storag...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Black French 4-Drawer Cabinet
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Made in France, 20th century. Artist or manufacturer unknown. A glossy finish makes this a standout cabinetry piece as a buffet or bedroom furniture addition, or even a bar add-on.
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ercole Chest of Drawers Dark Bronze Powder Coated and Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Behold! Feast your eyes upon the architectural wonder that exudes a daring interplay of materials, textures, and razor-sharp contours. This masterpiece demands attention while gracefully complementing its environs. The Ercole Chest of Drawers, a pride of Casa Botelho's esteemed Ercole range, stands out like a fearless warrior among its peers.
Crafted with a sturdy steel frame, this chest of drawers boasts a refined finish expertly powder-coated to perfection. Its sumptuous Novasuedes or Leathers are adorned with opulent Buster and Punch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Brass & black drawer commode Victoria's Secret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perspex, brass and hyalite glass drawer commode by Victoria's Secret, USA, 2000s
in the Italian glam style of Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega and Sandro Petti.
T...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Cabinet manufactured in the 19th century, in France, modeled on the 17th century, baroque furniture of the French ebéniste, A. Ch. Boulle.
This piece of furniture is single-door cab...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Austrian Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century Austrian Empire three-drawer commode. Having stylish black lacquered finish, handsome columnar supports, and wonderful bronze ha...
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19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XV style Chinoiserie ebonized lacquered gilt bronze-mounted commode. Of serpentine bombé form with a marble top, containing two drawers, the f...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Midcentury Brass and Black Goatskin Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Particular dresser with six drawers with a pyramidal design, refined with style. All also due to the choice of materials such as goatskin and brass.
The dresser has a wooden body co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Chrome and Faux Snakeskin Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive contemporary modern chest of drawers features a heavy chrome frame with faux snakeskin finish. Fabric lined drawers, X style stretchers, and unique pulls make this sp...
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
French Louis XV Style Black Chinoiserie Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (20th Century) black lacquered Chinoiserie decorated commode with a bombe shape and 4 drawers with bronze trim.
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised draw pulls and four luxuriously deep draws of 8" each.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Style 6-Drawer Beveled Mirrored Highboy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical modern 6-drawer beveled mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest production of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Pair of Custom Mirrored Silver Trim Commodes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom silver trim commodes. Size can be customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads
Located in New York, NY
Chest on Stand Rustic Wood Brass Nail Heads. A decorative chest on a stand decorated with brass nail heads.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretary with "lacquered" decoration in the style of Coromandel lacquers decorated with chrysanthemums, flower vases and other beautiful objects. Rectangular, it opens with four dra...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered Commode in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning and decorative French Directoire style dresser or credenza in the manner of Maison Jansen. This chest sits on gilt trimmed sluted and tapered legs ending in brass ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
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.
An...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in a deep brown lacquer and the silver plated metal handles have...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Burnished Steel Cabinet of Drawers from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English industrial cabinet of burnished steel featuring (56) small half-drawers for storage, set into four vertical rows of (14) drawers, ...
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20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Metal
Designer Commode in Louis XV, Chessboard Pattern, Black and White
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer Commode in Louis XV, chessboard pattern.
Solid wood on all sides and black and white painted chess tiles on the top. Slightly cambered b...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Side Table with Svarowski Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice side table
with two drawers,
on the sides and front ornamented with svarowski stones, crystals.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Marble Top Bronze-Mounted Maison Jansen Style Marble Column Front Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
This French neoclassical style marble top bronze-mounted Maison Jansen fashioned marble column front commode. This rare and hard to find fine commode or n...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers made of Birch in Sweden. Chest of dawers has an espresso finish with chrome drawer pulls. There are three drawers with ample space. Perfectly scal...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass pulls.
Measurements:
Width 40"
Height 34...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Cabinet with Bamboo Accents, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready.
A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970. Two drawers with open compartment below. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction veneered in cane, expertly finished in black lacquer. Radiant accents in burnished bamboo...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut and burled walnut.
In 1700s France, the commode was considered the finest piece of furniture in the chateau. It was also placed in the most important areas so it could be seen. This particular commode from Bourgogne or Vallee du Rhone area, is very rare in its shape and storage area. The shaped sides are small cabinets with one shaped shelf each. Each door opens to the back so that the contents are kept private from any guests. The 'galbee' front features three full drawers with brass hardware. The veneered wooden insets on the drawers and sides are all burled walnut wood. All this rests upon four outward shaped feet. There are three keys for opening the side cabinets and front drawers. This rare and large French commode...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top, mid-20th century. The thick marble top over three long drawers all mounted with g...
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20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Walnut Buffet with Two Drawers and Two Doors, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French walnut distressed buffet with two drawers and two doors opening to a shelf, 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of Two "4D" Storage System Units by Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "4D" storage system units by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni.
Totally built-in walnut with marble base, these pieces are finished on all four sides; this allows to use the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique English 18th Century Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Dating from circa 1720, this large and stunning Classic Jacobean chest of drawers is dramatic and unique. The panels in the drawer fronts are a warmer color than the deeper, rich dar...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Period 18th Century Decoratively Carved Swedish Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
Excellent example of the Swedish commode, the best carved elements enhance this piece. Beautiful fretwork and dental molding, carved rosettes at the top, lovely carved columns. Sha...
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
This spectacular Edwardian Bouille inlaid And bronze-mounted Abattant chest desk has been meticulously refinished and hand rubbed French polished to its original form. Having wonderf...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small in size but impressive in the scale of its architectural moldings and details, this Italian Renaissance-style cabinet contains two shelves behind double panelled doors and a ce...
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19th Century Italian Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with a pattern of flowers and embellished with solid brass strapping, circa 1959. Top two drawers have removable dividers and a vide poche tray.
I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests.
Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass. Ebonized finish beautifully restored. Ready to place.
We also have listed separately the companion long low chest of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Black Lacquer Chest, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome and classily simple, this three-drawer chest has been restored in a high polish finish.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand-stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers, console or sofa table by Jacques Adnet.
The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric. The many small drawers can house medals, silverware, stamps or any common collect...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Pine
French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
French ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
marble top with gilt bronze mounts, signed.
France, 19th century
Measures: H 33 in.; W 43 in.; D 19 in.
Please note this item is current...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune End Tables or Nightstand Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Russian neoclassical pedestal style demilune end tables or nightstand / commodes. Each of these custom quality demilunes a...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Dramatic Restored Mahogany Commode by Albert of Shelbyville, circa 1950
By Albert of Shelbyville
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Post Civil War American Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully-carved & highly decorated Victorian chest of drawers in prized rosewood with original statuary marble. Features original and complete carved rosewood appliqués and knob...
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1860s American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made black lacquer and parcel-gilt cartonnier, or chest on stand, with tooled leather drawer fronts and gilt bronze mounts. In the Fr...
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1960s American Régence Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Custom Six-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom 6 drawer mirrored dresser. This original Venfield design is both functional and elegant, Veneered entirely in mirror it has 6 easy close drawers all with pre-finished or satin lacquer interior. Choose polished nickel ring or glass knob drawer...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top.
Seven drawers flanked by gilt quarter columns.
Brass keyholes.
Denmark, Copenhagen Appro...
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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine and fully restored Queen Anne slant front desk was crafted in burled walnut on an oak carcass. This secondary wood choice wa...
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1720s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ebonized and Silver Leaf Commodes by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored five drawer commodes by Baker Furniture's New World collection. Ebonized walnut wood with silver leaf carved and recessed interlocking ring pulls. Recessed triple pane...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquer Commode, Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted lacquer commode
By Henry Dasson.
With a shaped marble top above two drawers veneered san traverse.
Signed...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED AS Pair)
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Lovely Louis XV period commode in red and green with beautiful and detailed carving around the key plates, resting on a c scroll apron and claw feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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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