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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color: Brown
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French Louis XV Style Ormolu, Mounted Commode
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century, shaped marble top with moulded edge on bombe shaped commode with two long drawers, ormolu mounts and handles, resting on cabriole legs mounted with ormolu acanthus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Exceptional Restored Neoclassical Style Commode in Bamboo and Brass, circa 1975
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 commissione...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chest - Faux Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-blue antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base
Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Scottish George IV Mahogany Architectural Commodes
By William Trotter
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine pair of George IV Scottish mahogany architectural commodes attributed to William Trotter, the rectangular tops cross-banded with mahogany, above a frieze drawer with bronze mo...
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1820s Scottish George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Khalo chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Khalo is more than just a chest; It is a design piece that evokes a feeling of sophistication and good taste. With a walnut wood skin and a set of relief moldings that run along its ...
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free-standing Breche marble top with a moulded outer edge. This is removable for transp...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden top and 5 metal drawers. Additional...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760.
This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Commode is made of marquetry of flamed mahogany. It has a small scale and is easy to place anywhere.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for any setting whether it be a traditional design space or wabi sabi look.
Thank you for stopping by Crystal Nichols...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid century chest of drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Lingerie Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by Drexel for their 'Barbados' collection. Featuring brass hardware and accents, giving a campaign style.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Ebonized Oak French Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Large, three drawer 18th Century patinated French oak commode.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chest of drawers In Mahogany With 7 drawers and Brass handles From The 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
A 7 drawer polished mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1930s is a fantastic example of classic and elegant furniture design from the late 1800s adorned with beautiful brass ha...
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1930s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Green Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden high chest of drawer by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Inlay Lingerie Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. A chic inlay design with Ormolu details. Perfect as a lingerie chest. Vintage marble top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
The chest i...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet.
Direct from England, a superb 19th century chest of drawers. Classic ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
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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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany.
The chest splits into two sections, the upper displaying a caddy top and two long drawers. The lower also feat...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940
Handcrafted in the Florence region of Central Italy in the mid-20th century, th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Faux Bamboo Wash Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning 19th century French piece. The faux bamboo chest is topped with white marble and features an attached faux bamboo mirror as well. The pairing of the bamboo, marble...
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1890s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry, Armorial Commode with original Marble Top, aft...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield oak chest of drawers with Iron heart escutcheons and handles in wonderful original condition. The quality is very high using beautifully figured quarter...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu bronze mounts, highly decorated throughout with marquetry inlay with three drawers...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting.
Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910.
Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
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1910s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in very good ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Cees Braakman CB05 Birch Chest of Drawers for UMS Pastoe, 1952, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Cees Braakman CB05 Birch chest of drawers for UMS Pastoe, designed 1952, Netherlands.
A Cees Braakman designed CB05 birch chest of drawers, part of the Combex range. Consisting ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Poplar
Antique French Louis XV Style Faux Painted Cameo Demilune Console Table, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style console cabinet offers demilune form with painted faux marble top over case with single door having cameo of a woman and opening to shelved interior,...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
By Broyhill
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest. Made by the iconic Broyhill group and tagged in the drawer. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet with gorgeous wood grain detail. Coordinating piece...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Dining Room Furniture from the Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining room furniture
Portuguese, from the beginning of the 20th century
in chestnut wood, composed of: Tableware, two Corners, ten Chairs, two Armchairs and Sideboard. Small defects...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Poul Volther Tall Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
Poul Volther, Model F-17 chest of drawers, circa 1950s.
A tall chest of drawers made from exquisite solid and veneered rosewood with six drawers. The chest is in immaculate condition and has been carefully resotred at our workshops in London. Designed by Dane Poul Volther and manufactured by Tarm Stole Møbelfabrik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese chest with two drawers 19th century
in mahogany wood, cushions with bands and shimmering friezes in rosewood, bronze mounts in relief, cut and lace. Dimensions: 62 x 93 x...
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1950s mid-century modern highboy dresser features six locking (no key) drawers with sculpted cup pulls and superb dovetail joinery. Constructed of hardwood and teak vene...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style bachelor chest in mahogany, made by Henkel-Harris of Winchester, Virginia. A top pull-out shelf rests on slides at each side with knob handles. Four dovetailed dr...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's.
16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections.
The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences.
Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood".
Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces.
Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930 restored Globe-Wernicke filing cabinet oak drawer cabinet antique
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Globe Card File Cabinet in Solid Oak (Item No. J-0615)
This elegant Globe card file cabinet in solid oak is a timeless piece of furniture from the 1930s. It is in very good, ready-t...
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Commode - Antique Tuscan Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Renaissance style Italian commode made of hand crafted solid Walnut, in good condition. The credenza is composed with two upper drawers and two doors in cassette design, p...
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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in oak. Front with five drawers and handles of brass. Executed by P. Lauritzen & Son.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique mahogany chest on stand, having a blind fretwork frieze above an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Black Lacquered Art Deco Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Art Deco apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers. Crafted in black lacquered linden wood (also called lime tree).
Each drawer measures: 13 x 15 x 57 cm.
From...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage oak English Wellington chest, late 20th century date.
The piece is made from beautiful oak which has a stunning grain and colour, and features a collecto...
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Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine 19th Century commodes in walnut.
Fine carved columnar details resulting in an elegant tapered look.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Thi...
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1880s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Teak Chest of Drawers by Austinsuite, Uk 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers by AustinSuite constructed with beautifully grained teak wood. This sleek chest features clean, Danish inspired lines and has six drawers with sculptural car...
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1960s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Arte Povera Pine Chests, Tuscan Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, antique Italian pair of chests, commodes in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. T...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Painted Italian Neoclassical Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
This Early 20th Century Painted Italian Neoclassical Style Three-Drawer Commode is a true testament to the enduring beauty of Neoclassical design. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Oak, Wood, Walnut
1940s Pennsylvania House Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage distressed Pennsylvania House chest of drawers. Few signs of age.
Measurements: 25 W x 14 D x 25 H.
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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