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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a serpentine shaped wooden top with molded edge, over conforming high quality solid wood case fitted with three drawers, each with dovetail joinery, ornate scrolling brass pulls, and floral carvings, flanked rounded corners and paneled sides, scalloped apron with foliate shell reliefs, rising on acanthus leaf carved knee low cabriole legs ending in whorl feet. As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including bedroom dresser, dining sideboard server, credenza, or oversized console...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1830. Made i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Art Deco, Intarsia Chest of Drawers in Birch, Swedish Grace, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This fine chest of drawers is a stylish furniture piece crafted from birch wood, embodying the sleek lines and a graceful buidling motif characteristic of the Art Deco era. It featur...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. This three-drawer chest is painted in a soft, muted white wi...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co. USA 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge detail. Johnson Furniture Co. USA 1940s
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Commode or Console
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotic woods. Fine craftsmanship with bookmatched v...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Burl Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a stunning rustic Mappa burl wood veneer, its golden honey tones and intricate wood grain patterns evoke a sense of warmth and sophistication.  Featuring three spacious...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wool, Burl

Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers in very good condition. Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful...
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1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Let's bring inside some ocean breeze! What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact and the exceptional cast hardware, the choice of colors is yours! as this is a piece entirely customizable. This particular wardrobe/chest with Art...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Softwood

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Marble Top Commode is a highly unusual iteration of the form, blending the luxurious naturalism of Carrara marble with the luster of cast & bu...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Spectacular Chest of Drawers with Black Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Made of solid wood, it features beautiful black M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Faux Bamboo Green Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers, commode or dresser. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of green. Please notice all the wonderful...
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Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Japanese Antique BK 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 and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar, Pine

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

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Brass

Vintage Asian Rosewood Tansu Chest Nightstand or End Table with Brass Hardware
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique, petite Asian chest is made of rosewood and decorated with ornate Korean brass. The combination of the richly figured rosewood grain and detailed brass ornaments give thi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

North Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular shaped top over three drawers. Toupie feet. Overall nice figured veneers. Excellent restored condition.
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style French country chest of drawers has a finely ser...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Art Deco English 1930's Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles in chrome and black bakelite. Great stepped design to the stepped ebonized plinth...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Wall Mounted Console w/ Doors, Ivory Wood & Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique commode crafted in walnut having geometric designs and crossbanding over a bowfront case with four drawers, brass hardware and elegant tapered legs, French polished ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Magnets

Fir counter with Carrara marble top
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Sublime solid fir counter with a majestic Carrara marble top, a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. Its refined design is enhanced by sculpted columns and molded panels, givi...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

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

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Wood, Boxwood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer hand-painted chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and refined chest of drawers by Erno Fabry. Made in Italy with solid brass, polished hardware and legs. Walnut construction with unusual curved front and picture frame des...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Oak

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

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode has a gorgeous walnut veneer. The uppermost drawer is slightly...
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1820s European Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Japanese low display stand w/ drawer, Okidoko tansu, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer from Tohoku area, Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s to 1920s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estimate from the style & condi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual 19th century antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest with a white marble top. It has a thumb moulded edge, t...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Marble, Bronze

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser in teak. Legs in oak wood. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik 1950s. In front with 8 drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Tall Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning piece of French Louis XV style furniture with the best marble top and gorgeous beefy bronze omorlu and inlay. The marble top is that gorgeous lavender to yellow ma...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

17th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode With Veneer and Walnut Burl
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut cross-banded veneer and walnut burl veneer. The chest of drawer is an Italian ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Painted Chests or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of 19th Century Italian three drawer chests or commodes handcrafted in hardwoods on a bow front bombay form paint decorated in a renaissance style with decoupage figu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted corners, 4 matched burl walnut dr...
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Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Louis Philippe of Style Commode or Dresser
Located in Austin, TX
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of our 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode, boasting a luxurious marble top and exquisite walnut veneer. Crafted in the opu...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century George III mahogany chest on chest of drawers having a moulded edged top above two short oak lined drawers and six long oak lined drawers with original brass han...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

French alp trunk from Haute savoie region
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French alp trunk from Haute savoie region
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1880s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Bring timeless elegance into your home with this exceptional piece of French history. This French Louis-Philippe chest of drawers, crafted in burl walnut in the late 19th century, i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

French Art Nouveau Lady's Dressing or Vanity w. Cabinets & Large Tilting Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, practical and all hand-crafted dressing table with full-size beveled mirror. This museum quality AND condition piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a work of art at the same ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Large Palaset wall unit by Ristomatti Ratia for Marimekko, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Palaset Palanox boxes storage boxes with multi-colored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, produced only a few years in the early 1970s. side of one box 35 x 35...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Henredon USA, late 20th century Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 16.2...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Tall Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall Baroque chest of drawers featuring six drawers with elegant brass knobs. The hexagonal shape is achieved through slightly beveled front corners, giving the piece a distinctive s...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers & Brass Batwing Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Elegant Pair of Matching English Antique Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Batwing Brass Handles on Bracket Feet of a Georgian Design.
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jean Michel Wilmotte Two Drawer Palmer Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Knobs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Just in from France is this iconic Jean Michel Wilmotte Palmer chest made of cerused oak. Trained in both architecture and interior design, Jean Michel Wilmotte is one of France's mo...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest Of Drawers In Bamboo And Pressed Bamboo, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Chest Of Drawers In Bamboo And Pressed Bamboo, Italy 1980 Product details Dimensions: 104 W x 80 H x 44 D cm
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Wood

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

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Brass

Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest with serpentine front and black gold embossed leather top Serpentine front with a vibrant red background and decorated with painted scenes of ...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Paint

Italian, Genovese, Louis XIV Walnut & Inlaid 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a reverse plinth-form rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers all with horizontal lozenge-form inlay, retaining original hardware and raised on bracket feet
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Usm Haller Storage C1A18 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

George III Mahogany Tray Top Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany tray top commode, the gallery has openings on the sides for carrying; the sliding tambour front reveals open interior. The front l...
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1810s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Brass

4 Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Cabinets by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for HG
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid Century Scandinavian Modern cabinets by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Hansen & Guldborg (a.k.a. HG,). These cabinets are comprised of rosewood with square steel tube legs, a set of 4. They also have a hanging mechanism on the back of each cabinet for hanging on a wall unit. The legs may have been added after the fact by someone or they could have been an original option. We have been unable to determine this for sure. The cabinets designer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Sideboard by Gianluigi Gorgoni for Fratelli Turri, 1980
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning sideboard made in Italy by Turri in the 1980s, designed by Gianluigi Gorgoni, a testament to the opulent and theatrical style that made the brand famous in the world of high...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful marble top commode in the Louis XV style with a beautiful marble top and gorgeous wood quality. The piece features beautiful inlay and harmonious coloration betwe...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Dark French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in the tradition of 18th-century French neoclassicism, this piece features a rich, dark mahogany finish on Acacia wood that highlights the natural grain and warmth of the woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
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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1980s North American Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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

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Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, IDF
Dresser / Cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Pine

Pickled White Oak Wood Highboy Dresser with 3 Drawers & a Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage highboy dresser with 3 drawers and a shelf. The piece was designed and manufactured in the United States in the late 1970's or early 1980s. The dresser is made pickled whit...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Dutch Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Dutch breakfront oak commode with nice carved detail. 1810. Code: 8837 Dimensions: W: 40" (101.6 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)
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19th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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