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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Creator: John Widdicomb
Creator: Robert W. Irwin Co.
1960s Art Deco Style Ebony Bronze Imprinted Leather Wrapped Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, John Widdicomb commode dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Very heavy and s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, wit...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century French Provincial Chest By John Widdicomb In French Blue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Provincial chest in an original French blue paint by John Widdicomb. It has the original brass hardware and dovetail construction. The nightstands are available as w...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant medium sized two drawer commode having magnificent glossy mahogany with curlicue paint and gilt decoration, shiny brasses and cabriole legs.
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents.
Measures: 36"W x 19.5"D x 3...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents.
Measures: 36"W x 19....
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
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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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest
Located in Naples, FL
Formal French Country style; perfect size for a bedroom or a dressing room; signature John Widdicomb painted finish with gently antiqued hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Widdicomb Chest of Drawers or Commode with Gold Gilding
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic chest of drawers by Widdicomb circa 1960's. It features distressed mahogany with gold gilding. Two big drawers with tons of space.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid carved cherry ...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, late 20th century
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Drawers...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb solid cherry brass pulls hardware block front high chest dresser mint!
6 drawers Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest by John Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
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 John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco three-drawer dresser chest or commode
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1920s
Exotic burl wood, with hand-painted details and original hardware.
Measures: ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Paint
ROBERT W IRVIN CO French Provincial Walnut Chest of Five Drawers
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Gold Leaf Chest / Commode by John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous Louis XV chest by John Widdicomb has incredible French style with a classic serpentine Bombay silhouette, elegant French styled details, and raised design with gold lea...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1940s
White lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 39.25...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Chippendale Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style four-drawer block front dresser chest or commode
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Solid walnut, with origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser chests or large nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Cherrywood, with original brass hardw...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sliding Doors Widdicomb Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Concealed by sliding doors deeps drawers chest of drawers cabinet by John Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
John Stuart for Widdicomb Rosewood Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fine rosewood chest of drawers by John Stuart for John Widdicomb Co. This bedroom storage cabinet features sculptural carved palm-like columns and original brass hardware. Original J...
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1950s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with plaque, 1960s
Six drawers 22"wide
Two central doors with...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Persian Walnut Dresser by Bert England for John Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
Luxurious nine drawer dresser in Persian walnut designed by Bert England for the John Widdicomb's Orientation Group. End doors with chunky s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Painted Bombe Marble-Top Chests or Commodes by John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
John Widdicomb made in England pair of painted Bombe marble-top chests. Each chest with oak secondaries in the Louis XV Fashion having painted leaf, vine and scroll design on an off-...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Tall Chest in Walnut with Rosewood and Chrome Pulls, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Tall chest model no. 3220 in walnut with pulls in chrome with inset rosewood by John Widdicomb, American 1950s (signed in drawer). This chest is beautifully outfitted. We have refini...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed piece of john widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors. This dresser is in gorgeous condition with it original finish. I l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair John Widdicomb Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers. The handles have brass trim. Well made and sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
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...
Category
1930s Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
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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