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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Exquisite Modern Campaign Chest by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
Mi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Gold Leafed Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Campaign style gold leafed chest of drawers by Baker Furniture Company.
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by manufactured by Widdicomb furniture company. A sleek iconic work, ready to place. Beautiful c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 6-drawer cabinet in beautiful original finish dark walnut, with brass legs, and raffia cane wrapped handles. Signed with cloth Widdicomb ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Baker French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chests
By Baker Furniture
USA, late 20th century
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
Three drawer bedside tables with heavy brass pulls
Walnut ebonized
Label in drawers
Supported by casters for easy moving
Newly restored.
Available to view in situ in our Miami gallery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burl Wood Commode or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie commode, server, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis.
Category
1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest with Suspended Brass Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative pair of white lacquer faux bamboo dressers connected with a solid brass suspended vanity by Baker. The overall length of the combined "credenza" is 99". The pieces ca...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, 20th century
Cherrywood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed this handsome mahogany cabinet for the Widdicomb Furniture Company. The solidly built case has three roomy center drawers with linear wooden pulls and additional shelving behind doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the John Widdicomb Company, 1950s. The mahogany cases have been expertly refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Baker Furniture Milling Road Midcentury Cherrywood and Woven Rattan Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-drawer cabinet chest
By Baker Furniture "Milling Road Collection"
USA, circa 1950s
Cherrywood, with woven rattan cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
McMillen Collection Mahogany Chippendale Chest by Baker Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
McMillen Collection Chippendale mahogany chest by Baker Furniture. Serpentine bombe Louis XV style with brass hardware. Minor surface wear to top. ...
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20th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Exquisite Modern Campaign Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
Mich...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Painted Commode by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely painted two-drawer chest with a leaf and trellis design.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chic Restored Cream Lacquer Raffia Commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Milling Road Banded Front Campaign Style Tall Chest of Drawers - Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milling Road Tall Dresser by Baker. The dresser features a very nice Hollywood Regency / campaign style design with striking, figured wood grain, 5 dovetai...
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20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Heavy solid brass ring drawer pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Cabinets by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Open cabinet design, with a single adjustable shelf (included, but not pictured). Handsome solid brass hardware mark the doors. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Matc...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French country Provincial style carved oakwood chest of drawers. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved legs, original label, 3 dovetailed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture oval three drawer commode. Prima vera mahogany case and drawer fronts with flush concentric circled swiveling brass pulls. Four radius end legs an...
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1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Restored Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet by Baker Furniture, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional example from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted solid hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Elegant solid brass hardware mark the doors. Slick, textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
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 r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Unbelievable Restored Bamboo and Birdseye Maple Cabinet by Baker, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning, unique restored cabinet by Baker Furniture, circa 1980. Expertly constructed reed bamboo case construction with doors, top and back veneered in bookmatched Birdseye Maple. Custom butter-burst lacquer finish in the style occasionally found on rare vintage Gibson and Martin guitars...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality 30" high baker two-drawer bachelor chest.
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture collector's edition bombe-front figured walnut four-drawer commode. Linen fold solid brass drop pulls, scalloped top and apron. Canted corner front legs with scallope...
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1960s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Modern Five Drawer High Chest Tambour Door Compartment Brass Hardware Pull
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass hardware walnut high chest by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Company, circa 1950. Robsjohn-Gibbings represents one of the premie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Ebonized and Silver Leaf Commodes by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored five drawer commodes by Baker Furniture's New World collection. Ebonized walnut wood with silver leaf carved and recessed interlocking ring pulls. Recessed triple pane...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Baker Furniture French Provincial Fruitwood Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Country style commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 27....
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road Division. Walnut with slightly distressed finish, banded top, brass hardware, raised ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Baker French Directoire Gilded Commode Console Cabinet
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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1960s American Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950s (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extre...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
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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