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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Hollywood Regency Sideboard, Black & Gold, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass; Smoked Perspex; Black Glass; Drawers; Credenza; Italian Design; Italy; Hollywood Regency; Black & Gold; Sideboard; This credenza, a 12-drawer high-end storage piece, is cust...
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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Copper

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

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with gilt painted swallow, stylized bamboo and plant forms with rosettes with a later black...
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

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

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

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. Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Black Lacquered Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French black lacquered Louis Philippe commode. Featuring a lovely hand painted design including flowers and birds. So...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

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

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Mid Credenza D Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the US...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet. Each have rounded rectangular backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on...
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Late 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Iron

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century four drawer black painted chest of drawer. EUR 175 front door delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Northern Germany.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
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. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet Vitrine, Marble Top, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French bookcase vitrine buffet bar Louis XVI style, topped with a white Carrara marble, elegantly decorated by gilt brass elements. Two glazed doors, fluted legs finished with golde...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Dorothy Draper American Midcentury 3-Drawer Black and Gilt Chest
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury chest of drawers painted in black, with 3-drawers with raised gold painted decorative molding on the drawer fronts surro...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

USM Haller Pedestal V Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three 6" drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Vintage Honeycomb Wine Rack on Galvanized Metal
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great design and very practical. Can be table mounted or wall mounted. Beautiful large crystalline structures in the galvanization process that is seldom seen today. Dated 9/9/70 on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Zinc

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo

Tall Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800 Weathered painted surface with original brass pulls Measures 37”w x 17.25”d x 54”h.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Brass

Sotheby's Collection Léon Levy: Important Mobilier Et Objets D'art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Collection Léon Levy: Important Mobilier et Objets d'Art. Sotheby's Paris, 2008. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. pp. 281. French and English text. Catalog for the sale of the coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paper

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half-corner columns extending from original turned feet to underside of molding. Has origi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free standing piece. The motives with a base of black lacquer with motives of cranes and phoen...
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1870s Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Black Oak 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Dresser / cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: wavy, medium SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic style...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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Silver

Pair of Jean-Claude Mahey Dark Blue Lacquered Brass Commodes, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a shining dark ocean blue lacquer finish, and brass standing and details between the ten drawers, this beautiful pair of chest of drawers carries a stellar French mid-century ae...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with original ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It has been completely restored, refinished in black lacquer and the brass hardware hand...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. This is black and...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed They have an Asian inspired look.
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1880s Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern Leather Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather nightstand with two drawers, a shagreen embossed dark tempest finish leather and brushed brass finish hardware and an open cube base....
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specia...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic black pen shell beveled "rhomboid" drawers. The dramatic contrast between the more m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior. We have a second similar cab...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen & Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation commode is the perfect storage unit for a living room or dining area. The amorphous shaped piece is completely inlaid in coal b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George I/II Lacquered and Japanned Chest of Drawers 18th Century, Stunning
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George I/II Lacquered and Japanned chest of drawers 18th Century. An amazing chest that came out of a prominent Chicago estate. Measures: Height 32 ...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior. We have a second similar cab...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Honeycomb Black and Gold Leaf Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb black and gold leaf cabinet, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm Materials: Black Pearl color combination with gold leaf and stainless steel coated in brass. ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Unusual Octagon Mini Chest in Black Laquer 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual octagon (eight sided) miniature chest in black lacquer. Measures 13" deep and 40.5" high, with gratuated drawers and brass hardware. Perfect for storing jewelry, etc-1970's s...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern American Designer Black Lacquer Cabinets / Nightstands, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American designer black lacquer cabinets / nightstands, brass.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Sleek Matt Black Lacquered Biedermeier Chests
Located in Westport, CT
An early pair of original and classic Biedermeier three drawer chests in mahogany. We can add a small pull to the top drawer if so desir...
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1830s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes, and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Matt Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Pair of Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XVI Style Antiqued Black Commodes with an antiqued and distressed rub through black painted finish. With canted corners, dental molding, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Black & Gold Hollywood Regency Sideboard, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass; Smoked Perspex; Black Glass; Drawers; Credenza; Italian Design; Italy; Hollywood Regency; Black & Gold; Sideboard; This credenza, a 16-drawer high-end storage piece, is custom-made. Black hyalith glass sides and top. The drawers' fronts are made of smoked perspex with a black and mirrored copper back and a brass piece mounted on top. The plinths are trespa panels with a black high gloss effect. In the Italian glam style...
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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Copper

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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