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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023 Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls. Produced by Brown Saltman. Can be used when ov...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Jang or Bandaji wooden chest on chest having two doors on each section with butterfly gilt metal hinges and inlaid wood circular taekgeuk motif, four drawers to top with gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century International Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Children's chest of drawers In Painted wood From The 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
Small children's chest of drawers in painted wood from around the 1890s. We can possibly repair if interested Dimensions in cm: H:50.5 W:39 D:25
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1890s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of drawers in Stained oak with Brass from the 19th century
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in stained oak with brass fittings decorated with wood carvings from the period around the 19th century. Has a total of 4 drawers and key included. Dimensions in cm:...
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Teak 6 Drawer chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A stylish and useful piece by Aksel Kjersgaard, looks good enough for a lounge, and has enough storage for the bedroom. Wherever you choose it is great quality and is in great condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825 Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers, the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Commodes bombe' form with elaborate bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French bombe shaped commodes with bronze dore mounts on front and sides cross match kingwood veneers Pale cream marble with rose hues
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish early 19th century empire bowfront chest of drawers veneered in elm wood with a beautiful grain pattern. Four drawers, the top drawer with a geometrical ebonized inlaid in the...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Chest of drawers with upper cabinet in Oak of Frisian style from the 1820
Located in Lejre, DK
Frisian-style oak chest of drawers with 2 doors and 5 drawers from around the 1820s. Measurements in cm: H:218 W:115.5 D:52
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1820s Danish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE BUREAU
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chest of drawers from the Empire period in mahogany feather with lost wax cast and gilded bronze friezes. The chest of drawers has three large drawers and a smaller one below...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood. Half-height oak corpus coffered at the sides with a curved front and rounded pilaster...
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18th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair Louis XVI style marble topped commodes.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th Century style marble topped Bombe shaped Louis XVI style commodes, each with gilded ormolu rococo style mounts and handles to the two drawers and raised o...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers. inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
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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Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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. Three dovetailed drawers with brass details, all ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Restored Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushed Steel Moldings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the realm of mid-century elegance with our meticulously handcrafted walnut chest of drawers, a piece that stands as a testament to skilled craftsmanship and timeless desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass pulls.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Amazing Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ( Lombard ) Drawer Flap 18th Century 116x119x60 cm approx. Flap cabinet veneered in walnut and walnut root, threaded in amaranth and wavy on the front. Lombardy. 18th centu...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers. Handcrafted in France in the Mid-20th Century, high quality solid wood construction, finished in elegantly s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak commode, model “Øresund,” designed by Børge Mogensen. Front with four drawers of different sizes. Manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Antique Colonial Revival Sunflower Chest. This hand-crafted chest was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, by Johnson-Handley-Johnson Co. Sunfl...
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Pair of model-sized chest with three drawers, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of model-sized chest with three drawers, Swedish and richly carved, 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Campaign Chiffonier In Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in marine or campaign style in mahogany unusual chest made up of 5 drawers campaign chest of drawers with its typical brass decorations as well as its ...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual piece of Scandinavian furniture. To be used as an entrance unit or bedroom dress mirror with storage. Its an impressive piece of idi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Oak, Teak

English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped stringing on a boxwood ground. The skirt is shaped on all three sides and is set off b...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In the world of antique furniture, burr walnut wooden chests of drawers with English Campaign fittings are known as true gems of craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This beautiful s...
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1870s British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bleached Mahogany Dresser
By Albert Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A bleached mahogany dresser on an asian inspired base. Fabulous origianl brass hardware. Good color to wood. Signed "Albert" of She...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
An English 19th-century campaign chest in two parts with removable feet in teak. The chest has two short drawers, a deep second draw below, and two long drawers to the bottom half. ...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
One of the cleanest and most original American Sheraton chests we’ve had. This piece is in its original finish and retains all the original w...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1930, the traditional commode sits on carved columnar supports over a straight bott...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Miniature Commodes Chest of Drawers Mid 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of neoclassical miniature commodes. Highly figured fruit wood with brass fittings. Italian. Mid 20th century. They could also be used as end tables.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century and in mahogany wood and other woods. Bands and fillets in satinwood, box with two drawers and two doors, bronze fittings, zoomorph...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large Pair of Late 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century chests. Walnut and walnut burl.
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Luxurious Sideboard in Murano Glass Mirror, with Hand-Engraved, by Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious sideboard in mirror engraved and beveled entirely by hand by Fratelli Tosi, with gold and blue Murano glass finishes made according to th...
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2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Danish Modern Teak chest of Drawers. Measures 29.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall. Drawers measures 27" wide, 13" I. Depth and 5" in height.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Handcrafted Night Stand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
American black walnut hand-crafted nightstands or end tables in a midcentury modernist design. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed j...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780 originating in Germany. Crafted with precision and adorned with the finest walnut ven...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Commode Chest of Drawers in Amboyna with Marble Top and Glass Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
Chest of drawers with four drawers Amboina root wood, high gloss lacquer finish Marble top Glass handles held by metal fittings Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Marieta Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
In love with this new chest of drawers from the Marieta serie. One by one or two by two. Lower than usual, placed in symmetry covers the space, without load...
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Pine

Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac
Located in Opole, PL
Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac We present you this so-called 7-day dresser made of coniferous wood veneered with mahogany from mid-19th Century...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Green 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

Kaid Nightstand, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Two-Tone Wooden Oak
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kaid nightstand is a functional and eye-catching furniture piece that is sure to add a modern and unique touch to your living space. The contrast be...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lucite, Wood, Burl

Fine Modernist Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A fine modernist chest by Ico Parisi for MIM. Black painted metal details.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Violet 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

Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Blue-White Swedish Gustavian Antique Pinewood Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of nightstands made of handcrafted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian bedside tables ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
The Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs is a remarkable piece of furniture that embodies both functionality and elegance. Crafted dur...
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19th Century French Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century chest of drawers! Two over three, and very square design, this piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has rich patina and high gloss wi...
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1840s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Striking Pair of Textural Bamboo and Cane Marquetry Commodes, circa 1975
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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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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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