Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale

Creator: American of Martinsville

Creator: Robert W. Irwin Co.

Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available

American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2

By American of Martinsville

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, nightstands or end tables you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement p...

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1970s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2

Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home a tremendous example of authentic Mid-Century Modern furniture with this stunning dresser designed by the legendary Merton Gershun for the famed American of Martinsville f...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville

1950s American of Martinsville Midcentury High Chest Dresser with Brass Inlay

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A substantial and impressive Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville high boy dresser. The brass inlay contrasts with the origina...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950s American of Martinsville Midcentury High Chest Dresser with Brass Inlay

Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests

By American of Martinsville

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. These wonderful che...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests

American of Martinsville Bleached Mahogany Faux Bamboo Front 8-Drawer Chest

By American of Martinsville

Located in New York, NY

American midcentury (1960s) bleached mahogany chest / dresser with 8 drawers in two parallel columns with reeded faux-bamboo fronts, resting on four square tapered legs. (American of...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Wood

American of Martinsville Bleached Mahogany Faux Bamboo Front 8-Drawer Chest

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique piece is lacquered in an ebony black fin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser Mint!

By American of Martinsville, Sligh Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Mid-Century Modern light walnut 5 drawers high chest dresser MINT!.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser Mint!

Midcentury Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous mid century walnut and lacquered dresser designed by Michael L. Gershun for American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1960s. This credenza has been constructed from the highest quality walnut wood. Features a white lacquered box...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Highboy Dresser

By American of Martinsville

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency seven-drawer highboy dresser By American of Martinsville USA, Circa 1960s Bleached mahogany, with brass trim and hardware. ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Highboy Dresser

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in Countryside, IL

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser

By Robert W. Irwin Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

"A lovely chest of drawers or dresser by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Crafted from French Walnut in Louis XV styling. Features a rectangular form with burled walnut front, four drawers, cabriole legs and ormolu mounts. Circa 1928-1940 At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...

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1930s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser

By American of Martinsville

Located in Countryside, IL

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville mid century diamond highboy dresser This dresser measures: 38.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 48 inches high All ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser

ROBERT W IRVIN CO French Provincial Walnut Chest of Five Drawers

By Robert W. Irwin Co.

Located in Charlotte, NC

A French Provincial style chest by Robert W Irwin Co of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Made in the early 20th century of solid walnut with brass hardware and faux keyhole escutcheons. Features five dovetail drawers, top drawer with built in jewelry organizer...

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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

ROBERT W IRVIN CO French Provincial Walnut Chest of Five Drawers

Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in New York, NY

Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest features an architecturally inspired case, which surrounds the drawer fronts, creating a dimensional design element to the cabinet. From the sought after, and hard to find Bali Hi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s

Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern American walnut two doors compartment five drawers high chest dresser cabinet.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment

Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Five-drawer chest by American of Martinsville 1952 Bleached Philippine mahogany faux bamboo with five drawers. The three bottom drawe...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952

American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern gorgeous American walnut six drawer block front dresser.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint

Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde Highboy Dresser

By American of Martinsville, Milo Baughman

Located in Countryside, IL

Milo Baughman style American of Martinsville mid century blonde highboy dresser Dresser measures: 36 wide x 20.5 deep x 44 inches high All p...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde Highboy Dresser

Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor chest in fully restored condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest

Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with block front drawers and brass accents.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents

American of Martinsville Mid-Century High Chest with Bras Inlay, circa 1960

By American of Martinsville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An American of Martinsville Mid-Century walnut high chest with bras inlay, circa 1960.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

American of Martinsville Mid-Century High Chest with Bras Inlay, circa 1960

Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of Martinsville. Features three drawers over three generous drawers with louver fronts. Brass...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville

Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair

By American of Martinsville

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair

Remarkable Chest or Buffet by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely jaw-dropping chest/buffet from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Beautiful, stout hardwood case construction, with brass and leather accents. Fabul...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Remarkable Chest or Buffet by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer

Rare Five-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction. Fabulous "wormhole" detail on the drawer front adds a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Five-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely jaw-dropping chest from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout hardwood case construction with brass and leather accents. Fabulous detail and craf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville

Exceptional Pair of Modern Commodes by American of Martinsville, circa 1950

By American of Martinsville

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A fabulous meticulously restored pair of cream lacquer chests...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Modern Commodes by American of Martinsville, circa 1950

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers

By Robert W. Irwin Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

"An exquisite tallboy dresser or chest of drawers by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Circa 1928-1940. Crafted from satinwood featuring a rectangular form with six drawers, rounded fluted stiles, neoclassical hardware, and turned tapered arrow feet. At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...

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1930s Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Bureau

By American of Martinsville

Located in Studio City, CA

A clean, beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern dresser with five pull-out drawers. In very nice, original vintage condition. Quite unique and rare. Would stand out in any room. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Bureau

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.