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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Japanese Drawer with Bookcase 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage with an attached book stand made in Japan.
It was produced between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). This antique furniture reflects the Japanese l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Bilecky Inspired Wicker & Brass Campaign Style Chest / Credenza / Dresser
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Bielecky Bros. wicker campaign style credenza or chest . It most likely dates to the 60s or 70s. It is unmarked and in very good condition. T...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis-philippe Style Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This magnificent Louis-Philippe style chest of drawers captivates with the perfect harmony between the nobility of its wood and the finesse of its marble. Crafted from solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century William & Mary Walnut and Olive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in the Early 18th Century, this William & Mary chest of drawers consists of olive and walnut with brass hardware. Inlays arranged in an elegant concentric design adorn th...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and black-lacquered wood chest of drawers designed and produced 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional #7025 black Chest of Drawers. Featuring newly restored and re-enameled rectangular black enameled eight drawer Chest, Dresser, detailed with reflective Br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest on Chest by Sven Ellekaer
Located in New York, NY
Interesting two-part chest on chest, designed by Sven Ellekaer. The chest features two separate cabinets, including the top piece ( 37.5 W x 17.5 H x 16.5 H in. ) which has a tambour...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Glorious Bookmatch Burl Walnut Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely breathtaking Art Deco demilune commode by the esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, circa 1935. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in ex...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront chest of drawers, English. Four long graduated drawers. Shaped apron compliments the form & the elegant French splay feet. The drawers & top edge outli...
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Guillerme et Chambron Chest of Four Drawers in Oak, Votre Maison, France, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking chest of drawers was designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme in the 1960s. It was produced by their company Votre Maison in Northern France.
The chest of d...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body.
At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1940s Japanese vintage wooden tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi organic Japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage Isho Tansu, clothes chest of drawers - fully made of quality Sugi cedar with unique, marble-like grains.
Manufactured in circa 1940s, estimate from the style, techni...
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1940s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze hardware all over a scalloped apron. adorned overall with floral and foliate inlaid ol...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Black Drawer With Paper Pasted / Storage/ 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar.
Old paper is attached to the sides, back, and top. The paper is past...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1940s three-drawer chest has a new ebonised finish, silver tone hardware and is solidly constructed with dove tailed drawers. This versatile piece can be...
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk & Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century tall faux bamboo and maple chest of drawers with fall front desk and white marble top that reflects the popular decorative arts of the era. The marble top adds eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
George III mahogany chest on chest, the projecting molded and dentil cornice over plain frieze, fitted with two short and six graduating drawers with oak linings, on bracket feet
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated commode in its original crackled finish with fantastic floral sprays painted throught the case. The demilune shape of the commode makes it...
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1920s American Adam Style Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Dresser, Ash Wood - Bohemia circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very unusual, extravagant 19th century ash wood commode from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This extraordinary handcrafted late Biede...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1971
Solid mahogany, with origin...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish pine chest of drawers, anonymous designer, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish chest of drawers made by unknown designer during the 1940s.
Made in beautiful pine with a clean design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Barbara Barry Elegant Chest or Dresser for Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon, American, circa 2000s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a chest or dre...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Blue Glass and Brass Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewelry and Four Drawers Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite sideboard is a stunning blend of modern design and traditional craftsmanship, crafted in Italy.
Made from solid birch wood, it features a rich blue opal glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto, circa 1975, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplicity and...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century.
France
Middle 18th century
Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top)
Description:
Excellent Louis...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept
Measures: 85 x 122 x 56 cm - Custom size on request
SÓHA design studio conceives and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of George III Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of English George III chinoiserie lacquered commodes, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. Showcasing an exquisite blend of European craftsmanship and Asian...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Italian Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Smart modern three-drawer dresser on a wide demilune base. Base is standing on three black painted wooden balls as legs. The chrome hardware is 100% original.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Handsome Mid Century Modern Henredon Campaign Chests
By Henredon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of mid century campaign style mahogany chests of drawers. Wonderful recessed brass hardware and details with exposed nailheads. Timeless and classic style.
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Peddler Chest of drawers / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
I think it is a called "Peddler's Tansu", which is used by merchants to carry goods far away.
"Peddler" refers to carrying and retailing products wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest Bar
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual Scandinavian modernist piece of furniture. Flip top upper section intended as a dry bar. with drawers below. Small leather inset handles...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An English Antique Pine Chest of Drawers. Dovetail construction, turned wooden knob drawer pulls. High bracket feet. c. 1840
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally beautiful marquetry inlaid commode 'à Ressaut' opening with two wide drawers, and crafted in the Louis XVI style.
This very decorative late 18th century chest of dr...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Mahogany Solicitors Drawers
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers
- Mahogany drawers
- Paneled sides and back
- Original brass pulls
- Original sprung documents holder in the drawers
- English, ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sizeable & Meaningful Gothic Revival Cabinet w. Nun Sculptures & Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, solid oak Gothic cabinet with hand carved church window panels.
This beautifully and deeply carved oak cabinet from the early 1900s is in excellent condition. It...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Maple Vanity with Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully restored Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Sculptura vanity with mirror crafted of solid maple with three drawers and glass shelf, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror, Maple
Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
An original Fornasetti Chest "Archittetura"
Produced by Atelier Fornasetti in lithographically printed hand painted and lacquered rosewood, with brass fittings, these pieces of furn...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
19th Century English Campaign Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany campaign chest from England. This style of chest is so wonderful in its simplicity. It can be blended with many different styles and in that way is very versa...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Magnets
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Lacquered Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of five companies,
We specialize in Japanese antiques and select carefully selected items.
With 20 years of experience, we offer Japanese antiques from our uniq...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Cedar
Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous inlaid walnut and satinwood floral and bronze mounted commode. Look at the quality of the inlay and marble top. The bronze mounts are nice and crisp. Good original...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany top above a serpentine shaped frieze drawer above a large hat drawer flanked by s...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet, intricately hand carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Carved and paneled...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period)
A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set.
HIGHLY, IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE Empire Style Bedroom Suite or Set from circa 1880.
The Suite/Set is almost completely original, save the bed, which was originally twin size, but professionally commissioned to be customized and converted into a Euro King Size for modern practicality. The quality of the conversion matches the quality of the suite/set.
All pieces have gilt bronze mounted fittings; beautiful patina, beautiful parquetry; beautiful carrara marble tops, simply stunning!
About 10 years ago, I saw the ‘identical twin’ of the Commode in an Antique Store on Central Park in New York, however it had a less desirable green marble top (IMHO), and they were looking for 30k USD for the Commode, on its OWN!
This Suite/Set is SO GOOD that it is the main exhibit in our rear Showroom.
Not marked but under the marble top of the commode there are 2 signatures in pencil (1) M. Le Youters (?) and (2) M. Daneels.
You will NOT find another complete suite/set like this ANYWHERE!
AS A BONUS: We have curated and sourced (recently) a Pair of Monumental French Empire Wall Sconces which are a ‘PERFECT’ match for this bedroom set! (See pics)
These sconces are being sold separately BUT they really COMPLETE the entire bedroom!
The Suite/Set includes:
European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support bracket).
2 Matching Bedside...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Sheraton Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Sheraton Cherry two over three graduated drawer chest. Probably Virginia or Pennsylvania with carved fluted corners. The case constructed of solid Cherry with Chestnut and yellow pine secondary woods. Drawer bottoms are pegged into the drawer back boards. Drawer escutcheons are either Ivory or bone and the older hardware is a later replacement. There is a piece of old screen...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an ogee molding beneath, creating a bold crown. The two top drawers are trimmed with a ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1960s Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Mid-Century Modern dressers. One in teak and one in oak. Simple and in good original shape from 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Serpentine Commode
Italy, 18th Century
A substantial chest of drawers with natural walnut serpe...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Drawer Storage 1900s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Taisho period (1900s-1920s) and is made of quaint cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, preserving the flavor of the pe...
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1910s Japanese Taisho Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760.
This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
"Marango" nightstands by Alberto Smania for Smania Studio Interni
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning pair of bedside tables from the prestigious Marango series designed by Alberto Smania for the namesake company Smania Studio Interni in the late 1960s.
These pieces embody t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines wit...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations.
Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a flamboyant pair of bright gold leaf gilded Robin's egg blue distressed finish commodes. The gold is newer and the painted finish probably is too. There are some minor defec...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Lingerie Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered cherry wood, with olive green trim...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain patterns that enhance its sophisticated appeal. The three cockbeaded soft-close drawers of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak and Burl Wood Commodes or Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous burl wood tops,...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera Saratoga - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia Anni '60
Located in Milano, IT
Questa elegante cassettiera fa parte della storica linea Saratoga, un’iconica collezione di mobili moderni progettata negli anni ‘60 dai designer Massimo e Lella...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pine Two Drawer Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
So called because it is a cross between a chest of drawers and a blanket chest, this handsome mule chest has a top trimmed with contrasting hardwood crown molding which lifts to reve...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to agi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale chest of four graduated drawers with a divided top drawer. The chest features cherry wood drawer fronts, sycamore sides...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilded Bronze Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare france of the period Napoleon III antique majestic chest of drawers. Characterized by a rounded shape on the front and slender wavy l...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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