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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Color:  Silver
Elegant Vintage Silver Painted French Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional French chest given a new glam look with shimmering silver paint. There are 3 drawers for storage, original drawer pulls and key entry hardware...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Corzine design 3 drawer nite chest with "tea leaf silver" finish and a white marble top. This piece glows in light from it's silver finish and chrome handles. Really a handsome...
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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mirrored Neoclassical Style Highboy Dresser with Silver Trim
Located in New York, NY
Chic mirrored 8-drawer highboy dresser with painted silver trim and crystal ball knobs. All drawers are 17.5" wide and 9" deep in height. The interior is finished in maple. Designed ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern designer baroque chest of drawers, silver leaf. Solid beech wood and set in silver. Extremely rich, baroque, three-dimensionally carved paw feet, multiple arched frame, abo...
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Venetian Silver Leaf Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Venetian chest of drawers with silver leaf finish. Measurements: Height: 35.5" Width: 47" Depth: 20.5".
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1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cabinet was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the United States, circa 1950. The piece offers a rectil...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands with Silver Gilt Trim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim. Customization 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

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, silver-plated on softwood. Straight body on a fitting curved frame, over sculptural carved claw feet. In the convex and concave curved front four drawers of different siz...
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20th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Venetian Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated chest of drawers, circa 1950. The top with a serpentine shaped front edge and raised cartouches with floral decorations within bene...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Venetian Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Venetian Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
$2,750
H 34 in W 47.75 in D 23 in
1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Just look at the matched pattern grain drawer fronts on this early Danish highboy. The fiery cathedrals cover all 7-drawers and showcase the use of the natural elements to compliment the Scandinavian design. This chest is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, beautiful teak wood and easy gliding drawers are hallmarks of the superior craftsmanship. There is no particle board anywhere. Instead we see solid pine wood, covered in thick teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle serpentine front façade. Each of the drawers and the sides are adorned with painted ara...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 50.25 in D 27 in
Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
$841
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With an overhanging scalloped edge top, three shaped drawers with brass hardware, on scroll shaped feet.
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
$2,750
H 33 in W 35.5 in D 22.5 in
John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970s three drawer chest of drawers retailed by John Stuart in the style of Milo Baughman. Three drawers with chrome hardware float above the floor in a parsons form lacquere...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of ...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
$4,518 Sale Price
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H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
Jacobean Oak Ebonized/Silver Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Jacobean Revival Ebonized Oak and Silver relief Chest of Drawers made in solid English Oak using the best high end cabinet makers. A fresh to market fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century Georgian painted chest of drawers with later painted bamboo decoration. Crafted with pine and oak. 1820. Internal reference: C Code: 8751 Dimensions: W: 38" (9...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
$3,117
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 46.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780. Code: 8881 Dimensions: W: 32" (81.3 cm) H: 32.5" (82.6 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
$3,040
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
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Anglo- Indian Silver Clad Repoused Three Dawer Chest or Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anglo-Indian Silver Clad Repoussé Three Drawer Chest or Nightstand A stunning example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this silver-clad three-drawer...
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Silver Leafed Art Deco Style Two-Door Commode Cabinet with Granite Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and glamorous silver leafed cabinet. Perfect for use as a TV stand or for a foyer, this gorgeous piece measures 36 wide x 19 inches deep x 35 inches tall. This is...
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1990s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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French Art Deco Patinated Mirror and Silver Leaf Glass Commode Two-Door Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous contemporary and nearly new patinate antiqued glass commode. The commode is done in the Art Deco style and is less than a year old. It has virtually no signs of we...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Walnut 8-Drawer Low Chest by John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands/ end tables were realized by the celebrated American firm, John Stuart Inc., circa 1950. The piece...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Chest by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chest was realized by the legendary design firm, Kittinger, in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a rectilinear body with faceted pulls; and fo...
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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak High Chest by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern high chest was realized by the legendary design firm, Kittinger, in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a rectilinear body with faceted pulls; a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

High Chest in Silver Cerused Oak with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company circa 1950. The chest is a first-rate example of Frankl's midcentury work, which was influ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Odessa Chest of Drawers by Bernhardt
Located in North York, ON
This traditional style chest of drawers is designed by Bernhardt. A gorgeous piece crafted out of a wood case wrapped in German Silver. It contains three front-facing drawers and a d...
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2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver

Odessa Chest of Drawers by Bernhardt
Odessa Chest of Drawers by Bernhardt
H 38 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Italian Painted and Silver Gilt Commode or Chest of Drawers, 19th-20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
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2 Silver Leaf Style Mirror Nightstands or Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Refined pair of Mid-Century Modern style dressers, chests of drawers or nightstands composed of an elegant structure faux silver painted in a sober rectilinear pattern with three large drawers covered in a square antiqued mirror...
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Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of three-drawer soft green painted and silver parcel-gilt commodes with silver metal leaf hardware.
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1930s French Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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