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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired. A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is supported by four curved feet, embellished by an entwined patinated bronze snake with a gilt head and tail. The pad feet are supported by ebonized mahogany floor plates. The middle portion consists of five small drawers and a large desk drawer and within a manufactured mahogany interior with seven compartments and eight secret compartments as well as two movable elements, one of which is covered with velvet. The lower drawers have gilt gooseneck fittings. The mirror attachment includes a mechanism for taking the mirror plate vertically out and up to 180 degrees, which can, in turn, be fixed in almost any position. This mirror is flanked by two carved mahogany phoenixes with gilt heads and feet, and on the reverse side there are two more secret compartments in the lower area of the right as well as the left foot of the base. The Poudreuse Secretary is an exceptional example of Russian furniture of the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The depiction and symbolic arrangement of the remarkable bronze snakes and the carved phoenix is typical of the style of the important Russian architect Andrey Voronikhin (1759-1814). As well, this Poudreuse Secretary Desk has as well a similar structure to a dressing table made by the celebrated cabinetmaker (ebéniste) Heinrich Gambs...
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish dresser from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved wood of great quality. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four dra...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A grey painted Baroque chest of drawers, curved front with three drawers, 18th century.
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Modern Minimalist Round Dining Table by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful round table designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. This table is made out of solid fir. Modern and M...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouv...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables. A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Wood, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive and very good quality mid 18th century walnut chest, retaining good colour throughout, with unusual bold wavy moulded edge to ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent pair of Hollywood regency style commodes, chests or nightstands. These exceptional chests depict and compliment the Hollywo...
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Bar, Abattant or Ebony Chest in Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency bar, Abattant or ebony chest in the manner of Maison Jansen. This recently ebony decorated Louis XVI style abattant has been converted by removing the center desk a...
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An 18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode with three drawers was built in France. The veneers of walnut and nutwood and ribbon inlays with lime wood and black bog oak on a spruce w...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish. A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Macassar

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated drawers (two short over the long), above the base having a further three drawers, raised ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
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. The...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Solid Brass Scrolls Decorated Double Door Blanket Gentleman's Chest Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative high quality walnut finish blanket chest or cabinet with three drawers in style of Edmond Spence. The front doors are neatly decorated with solid brass scrolls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Trittico Cassettone e Coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi
Located in Foggia, FG
Trittico Cassettone e coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi In buono stato conservativo come da foto e video allegati Capiente, pregiato e ...
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Early 1900s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 drawers - Made in Denmark - The item was carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Commode, 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Walnut, Small, Original Brassware
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This Classic 18th century model is a rare, small size with a rich color and lustrous patina. From a private collection, Semenzato, Venezia. Single plank top with solid moulded edge. The frieze with a band of gadrooned carving at the top. Below three drawers mouled with fine figuring original brass handles, escutcheon and locks only the top lock working. The pine drawers are lined with a block printed...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic Chest of 10-Drawers with Ivory Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Chest of 10 Drawers by Ercole home has a 10 drawer front, with an ivory finish on oak. Ivory glass panels make up the drawer surface on the front. Each drawer has a sm...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Oak

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

PH Small Drawer Chest, brass legs, mahogany veneer, green leather, ash drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels. It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920. The PH Small Drawer Chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s. The nightstands are not identical but very similar. They are p...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass hardware, drawers on runners and raised on bun fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall Vintage Trunk Stand, English, Hand-Painted Pine, Suitcase Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage trunk stand. An English, hand-painted pine suitcase chest of drawers, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Full of cha...
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers with burl elm drawer panels, 19th century.
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Organic Modern, European, 21st Century, Drawer Cabinet, Dresser, Walnut, Maple
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
1-2-3 -... 10 drawers numbered with antique printer's type as furniture knobs. With this drawer object, the soft core meets the rough side. The body...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut

Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with rosewood handle and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers Antique English Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers antique English dresser Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid bow front chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow front top crossbanded in satinwood and a reeded edge above two short and two long figured mahogany oak lined bow fronted drawers...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a cruise liner Very beautiful little model with the cabin number written behind the dr...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood/ Maple, Austria circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable baroque chest of drawers from the period in Austria around 1770. A fantastic late 18th century chest of drawers showing an extraordinary design combining straight lines with soft curved shapes. The fine nut wood veneered surface with beautiful grain confers this amazing looking chest of drawers a real special appearance. This over 250 years old antique dresser was part of the inventory of an old chapel and impresses with its roots maple sections, whereby each field has been additionally framed by delicate inlayed ebonized fruitwood. Adorned by lovely brass fittings, the three artfully designed, cambered drawers can be locked separately with the still original so-called "snap locks" and offer a lot of storage space (the original key is included). The elaborate restoration took a lot of time but was definitely worth it. Not only an amazing looking, valuable piece of antique baroque...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Veneitan Paint Decorated Bombe Commode Dresser
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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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI marble top walnut commode was hand-crafted in the neoclassical style and features truly timeless architecture. The gracefully and subtly bowed front blends i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Modern Light Cream Console or Dressing Table in Lacquered Wood & Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern light cream console or dressing table in lacquered wood & polished brass Malala console table The beautiful Malala console table chooses to be di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Regency Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand 1811-1820
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820 A Unique Regency Egyptian Revival period Mahogany Chest on Stand circa 1811-1820 This extraordinary chest captures the gra...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Chiffonier
Located in Austin, TX
Chiffonier from France featuring five dovetailed drawers and gilt brass trims throughout. This piece is made of mahogany and has been ebonized with a lustrous French polish finish. T...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahagony Flatware Chest End Table by Thomas Pacconi
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Queen Ann style floor standing flatware or end table by Thomas Pacconi Classics ( 1900-2000). The elegant chest is finely hand-carved using ...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style and featuring elaborate cast brass trim, hardware, and detailing throughout. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lust...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest
Located in New York, NY
The Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone or chest measures, approximately 22 inches in height, 54 inches in width, and 22 inches in depth.
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th C. Italian Parquetry and Marquetry Petite Bombay Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side table in beautiful vintage condition. The surface of this beautiful, Italian bombe ches...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Walnut

Early 19th Century German Walnut Two Drawers Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
two-drawer Biedermeier commode with handsome bookmatched walnut veneers, exceptional quality on this piece, with a very fine polished finish as well, Germany, circa 1810
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A single Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode having flame decoration and leather wrapped trim. Each drawer is adorned with lion face drawer pulls.
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780 Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

18th C. French Rococo Commode w/Elegant Serpentine Shape & Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo period painted commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a faux-marbled and serpentine-fronted top, with case below continuing the design down...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large 19thC English Pine Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19thC English Pine Chest Drawers sku 1735 W167 x D60 x H107 cm Weight 93 Kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. This piece has three dovetailed drawers, gilt brass pulls and trim throughout. The petite commode boasts a lustrous...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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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