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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
The chest features four rows on overlay drawers with ogee edges: the top row with two smaller drawers. All the drawers work well and can be used on a daily basis. The chest has beaut...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Poplar
Pair of small Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of small bombé-shaped rococo chests of drawers / Nightstands from the 20th century
Painted in gray with a delicate distress finish for an authentic antique feel.
Each bureau ...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from the late 1700’s with its original paint finish. The top is painted a charcoal color, mimicking Belgium bluestone. The cabinet has a layered ...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and Banded Satinwood Side Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and satinwood banded inlay side chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Finished on ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior with two short drawers over three long...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Gorgeous Art Deco Streamline Moderne high chest. A rare design with six Rosewood bookmatched drawers. The shell of the chest is also adorned by bookmatched walnut. Beautiful, circu...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hand-made quarter round molding creates a bold step-down edge to the top of this handsome chest. The top two drawers stand a little proud of the others, flanked by long pyramid appl...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Green Louis XVI / Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful architectural Louis XVI (Gustavian) chest of drawers from the late 18th century.
Light green body with a faux marble-painted top and an elegant carved dentil molding beneat...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century.
Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary pair of bedside tables showcase the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give them an el...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Burl Wood Inlaid Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine late 19th early 20th century walnut Danish Inlaid figural commode. Commode features three drawers with satinwood inlays. The top drawer is inlaid with a pair of opposing griff...
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19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and or...
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1920s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Typographic Chest of Drawers in Wood, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful wooden typographic chest of drawers with original label "La Xilografica Badia Polesine Fabbrica Caratteri Mobili Tipografici Legno" of the early '900.
The typographic ches...
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is ultimately simple...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Fine Louis XVI Style Inlaid Commode
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI style inlaid commode.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Walnut
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Twentieth Century brass 2-drawer chest or coffee table by Sarried Ltd.
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A 1970s brass clad two-drawer chest with nailhead trim and bale handles on the front and sides all upon squat feet The back is finished in brass as well. It could function as a sid...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th century hand painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Here we have 2 decorative chest of drawers from Sweden painted in the Gustavian taste.
Stepped rectangular top's and ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Modernist Oak Console Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist oak console table designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from the fines...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Located in Roma, RM
Curved lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Produced by Benati in 1970 and designed in 1966.
Product details
Dimensions: 120 W x 75 H x 54 D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Canopy bed
An unusual canopy bed, named Fauno, manufactured by Sormani in very dark green (almost black) glossy lacquer, with 4 columns in grey nextel and a metal canopy in light apple green. The bed has multifunctional structures all around: two trays that work as night tables, one front tray that works as further support (for a TV-screen, for instance), and a back shelf of 17cm (6" 11/16) for your favorite books.
All "trays" are adjustable as seen in pictures and can be also adjusted in height.
The bed includes a wooden bed slat (see picture) with a metal frame, and a provisional mattress, while you buy your own favorite. Mattress size should be cm 160x200x20-25 (63 in × 79 in x ca. 9" 27/32).
Size of bed: H 225 x W 175 x D 235 cm (7' 4" 37/64 x 5' 8" 57/64 x 7' 8" 33/64)
Size of trays: cm 47 x 32 (1' 6" 1/2 x 1' 19/32).
Height of bed (without mattress) cm 40 (1' 3" 3/4)
Commode
Chest of drawers in very dark green lacquer (the famous 20-gloss silky mat lacquer of Sormani) with six spacious drawers: two in elegant salmon lacquer, standing out with a colorful touch and four in dark green. Please note the skillful shape of each drawer front: a triangular shape with a recessed, convex upper part. In its simplicity, a real work of craftsmanship for an Industrial manufacturer such as Sormani of Arosio, Italy.
Size of commode: cm H 78 W 160 D 52 (H 2' 6" 45/64 x W 5' 2" 63/64 x D 1' 8" 15/32)
Perfect for the entrance or the bedroom of a sleek city apartment or even for a contemporary mountain hut.
The piece is in very good conditions. Just normal wear and tear in some parts.
Davide Pizzigoni...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Colonial Style with Rattan and Bamboo Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in colonial style. The chest is tall and narrow with five drawers. The frame is made from solid Swedish pine and the exterior is covered with rattan ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Pine
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful chest of drawers! Two scratches on the top are unfortunate but can be easily covered with a runner or other linen. Otherwise the top is interesting with exposed do...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century
painted in a soft red / orange color and the top is black, everything has an distress surface for an authentic antique feel.
The ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Half-Cabinet in Walnut, 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
The 19th Century German Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted around 1830, exemplifies the elegance and functionality of the Biedermeier style. Constructed with a sturdy pine corpus,...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Chest of drawers made in Denmark in the 1960s and attributed to Henry Kjærnulf. Great carved details and brass hardware.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made in Denmark around 1820. It has three drawers and original brass fittings. It is in v...
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1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish marble top commode, C 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This commode has a case with three drawers, carved details throughout, turned legs, and remnants of old paint. A warm, natural finish make the chest look well loved, but the neutral ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique provincial style cherry wood chest of drawers made by cabinet maker Samuel Harper (1818-1904) of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York. Four hand dovetailed drawers open wi...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Painted Pair French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of antique French Louis XV style bombe style commodes. The marble tops are white Carrara and the cases are done in an antique off-white finish and features pa...
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1950s North American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Transitional Pillar Commodes/ Side Tables, France Ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful pair of French marquetry pillar commodes/ side tables from the period in France around 1870. An amazing crafted pair of small 19th century transitional mahogany ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Late 20th century
Carved ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paint Decorated Venetian Bombe Italian Commode Dresser Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming and beautifully paint decorated bombe Venetian commode from teh 1940s era and in subtle pastel hues with flowers adorning most of the surfaces. The commode is in g...
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1940s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a medium sized chest of three drawers of more or less equal depth. The top features exposed dovetails and the application of hand-carve...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare Russian Gilded Marble Top Mahogany Paw Foot Commode with Brass Inlay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare Russian 1870s era marble top commode. The commode is designed in the Regency taste and the overall design is very regal and unique. You won't see another one anytime s...
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1870s Russian Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This chest is about as plain and simple as they come, with a smooth hand-shaped step-down edge to the top and three hand-cut dovetailed drawers of equal depth. The case has no embel...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Italian Painted Chest with New Polished Nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical ...
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Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 1/4 in Width: 47 1/4 in Depth: 21 in
This Georgian style carved mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos p...
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique American Burl Walnut Lock Side Eastlake Highboy Chest of Drawers 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique American Aesthetic Movement walnut Eastlake lock side chest of drawers, circa 1870.
The chest having a carved & spindled gallery surmounted with a pair of fini...
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1870s American Eastlake Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts out of its frame. The castors are original. It is in very good condition.
My shipp...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Swiss alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted dated 1817 on the top trunk
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1810s Swiss Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Featuring a slim design, it offers practical storage with six drawers.
The wood shows areas where the f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Mid Century Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated mid century bachelor chest, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass pulls. This chest has three deep drawers, it is in very good, clean, original, ready to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730.
The commode being of serpentine form and having three large drawers, each drawer is carved with Rococo scrolls and shell motifs, the drawers with gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. The commode is raised on short cabriole feet, as is common with these chests from Lyon, they are larger in size and have plenty of drawer space for storage. The drawers run smooth, clean and free from aroma and ready to store clothes or bedding, the chest is in good condition and is ready to grace your home.
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Provenance; From an early 18th century chateau...
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1730s French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Campaign chest of drawers Chest of drawers English antique 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Particularly beautiful Anglo-Indian Campaign chest of drawers / dresser. Consisting of 2 parts. Teak wood, 19th century. Structurally in perfect condition. Beautiful color.
English ...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 19th century Kang chest in solid wood with mitered tenon and mortise construction. Four mirrored screen doors and 2 full depth drawers. Middle ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chest or Nightstand, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modern rattan bamboo three-drawer end table stand or small chest, 1970s.
Beautiful bamboo small chest, end table or nightstand for a summer...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800. Nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany molded edge top over a pull out brushing slide a...
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Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Bleached Gustavian Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Bleached Gustavian 3 Drawer Commode with Aurisina Fiorita Marble Top. Piece has been refinished and is ready to place.
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of art deco rosewood and mixed wood chest of drawers/commodes, each consisting of three drawers
with a zigzag drawer frieze, rising on massive block legs with square feet.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made in birch with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 21th Gray-White Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style,
the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinetmaker and a craftsman lacquer. in beech wood, the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten. The sideboard sits on an ebonized base and it has inlays of geometric decoration and...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut top with tulipwood banding, 3 drawers with tulipwood banding and brass pulls, resting...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early 1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Petite Pair of English Four Drawer Panel-Front Chests (2.5 Ft. Wide)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of petite, painted-wood, four-drawer chests from the mid 20th century. These vintage chests from England each have rectangular-shaped tops with rounded front corners,...
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Drawing Print Architect's Plan File 7 Drawer Chest Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Country House seven drawer lock-sided architect's plan or print chest circa 1820.
The chest made from stained walnut and features seven graduated drawers, the...
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1820s Irish Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-drawer Niguel dresser features 6 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach ou...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Pinewood "Asserbo" Cabinets Karl Andersson & Sons, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important design by Børge Mogensen from the "Asserbo" series made in 1962 at Karl Andersson & Sons in Sweden. The set consists of two cabinets executed in solid Scandinavian...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Low Sculptural Sideboard in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a nice carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
Four sliding doors...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swiss bern alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
painted chest from the Bernese Alps dated 1753 you can see on the sides of the chest a bear typical of this region of Switzerland , all the fittings and the lock are original
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1750s Swiss Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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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