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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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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

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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

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Midcentury Italian sideboard by Willy Rizzo. Sideboard is finished with black glossy stained veneer surface decorated with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl, Mirror

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

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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

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Mahogany

English Adam Ince & Mayhew Mahogany Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in New York, NY
English Adam style (18th Century) mahogany commode with 2 doors and satinwood inlaid figures, swags and decoration supported on carved square tapered feet (Attributed to INCE & MAYHEW)
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Mid-18th Century British Adam Style Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Lingerie Chest 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

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Brass

Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dry bar, Bytom furniture factory, Poland, 1960s Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: Height 79 cm width 80 cm depth 42 cm.
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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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

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Metal, 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

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Iron

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

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Dresser designed by De Coene Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Art Deco dresser in beautiful cherry colored veneer and sculptural feet. Three drawers with brass hardware. Dimensions: 114 W x 88 H ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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

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

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Mahogany

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

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 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

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

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

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

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Wood, 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

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

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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

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Bronze

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

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

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

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Pine

1950s Vintage Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “España” chest of drawers by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon. This beautiful dresser features a black finish with six drawers, each with 2 round brass rings to...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Broyhill Burl Wood Gentlemen’s Chest
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

Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René 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

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

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Formica, Beech

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

Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass pulls, decorative centerpiece and uniquely shaped legs.
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

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

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

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Wood

Poul Volther Tall Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1960s
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

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Oak, 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

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Ceramic, Oak

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

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Rosewood

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

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

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Mahogany

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

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

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

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

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Oak

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

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Metal, 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

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Mahogany

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
Hello, 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

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

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

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

Teak Chest of Drawers by Austinsuite, Uk 1960s
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

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Teak

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

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Wood, Paint

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

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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