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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th century. With a black rectangular marble top over 4 flame mahogany drawers flanked by ...
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Oak & Marble Top Little Cabinet, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage commode in the typical style of the sixties, French little cabinet with two doors and one shelf inside, circa 1960. Oak, marble top and chrome buttoms.
The small size of thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined graduated drawers, all with turned mahogany knob handles. Raised up on bun feet.
Dime...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Stuart
USA, Circa 1940s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 2...
Category
1940s American Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Burled Wood Bachelors Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
By Beacon Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A charming Mahogany and Burled wood bachelors chest by Beacon Hill furniture company. Desirable compact size makes it useful as a bedside chest or in a living room space. Mahogany co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
I love everything about this chest. Especially, the hardware.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer side chest from Italy. This small sized chest from Italy, circa late 20th century, is a very well made piece with lots of nicely ca...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Dark mahogany, with original nickel hardware.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest, circa 19th century or later, rectangular with hinged lid above a carved and decorated chest on moulded plinth. 18" H x 65" W x 20" D.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Neoclassic Style Two-Drawer Chest w/Fluted and Wreath Carved Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood raised chest from Italy. This lovely chest from Italy, circa late 20th century, is a very well made piece with lots of nicely carved details. It has been designed in Neoclassical influences; with canted side posts which are flute-carved, a wonderful ribbed texture at side panels, delightful tulip trimming about the drawers with their wreath and bow-tie carved centers, and spiraled ribbon trimming about the skirt. There is a pull-out shelf recessed between the top and the upper drawer. There is a custom finish in taupe and grey. This Italian Neoclassic-style chest would be great for a bedroom dresser with mirror...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dunbar for Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, six graduated drawers for storage, modern legs, and a beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers for storage, modern legs, and a beautiful rosewood finish. This is an ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, brass keyhole escutcheo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest
Located in New York, NY
The Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone or chest measures,
approximately 22 inches in height, 54 inches in width, and 22 inches in depth.
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6 drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French 18th Century Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This chest is made of oak and is nicely carved. It wears a mixture of dressy and rustic.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mahagony Flatware Chest End Table by Thomas Pacconi
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Queen Ann style floor standing flatware or end table by Thomas Pacconi Classics ( 1900-2000). The elegant chest is finely hand-carved using ...
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 dovetailed drawers. Wood. Metal hardware. 33 5/8" h x 43" w x 21 3/8" d.
Condition
Stains. Scratches. Finish loss. Minor splits in wood. Oxidation to hardware. Dents along edges.
Category
1920s European Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy bail & rosette brass handles. Well made dovetails visible as part of the decoration ...
Category
1830s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated drawers, with beautifully figured oak, brass handles, and escutcheons, raised on bracket ...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, this is full of many small drawers and this model is often known as a glove chest...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Bow front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top with two over three drawers with oval brass handles. Splayed legs.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mahogany, Palisander Wood French Design Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from 20th century. Furniture of particular shape and construction in mahogany, palisander and beech wood adorned with handles in chromed metal. Chest of drawe...
Category
1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Large Pine Chest of 9 Drawers, Sideboard Console, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 9 drawers that likely originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were used throughout shops in Eu...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a...
Category
17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Regency Chic Faux Bamboo "Aloha" Chests of Drawers by Dixie - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of the Regency Faux Bamboo Aloha Chests by Dixie, a pair that combines tropical flair with classic style. These chests feature intricate faux bamboo detailing i...
Category
20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th century art deco inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco chest of drawers, circa 1930.
Dark stained birch outer frame. 3 graduating mahogany drawer fronts inlaid with birch and ebonized swags, fitted with brush steel ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
20th C. Italian Parquetry and Marquetry Petite Bombay Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side table in beautiful vintage condition. The surface of this beautiful, Italian bombe ches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood
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...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chest of drawers by Austin Suite, 1960
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful chest was Designed by Frank Guille for the renowned British brand Austin Suite in the 1960s; this chest boasts a stunning teak finish with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
British Vintage Art Deco Limed Oak Dressing Table from Maple and Co, 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, Art Deco freestanding limed oak dressing table from Maple & Co - circa 1930s
Featuring a large mirror and four drawers
The height to the top of the mirror is 1...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two drawers at the top with wooden pulls, three drawers at the bottom with original bras...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well. It has a lovely patina that shows up the natural detail of the wood. The front shows t...
Category
1820s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Bullnose Faux Travertine Laminate Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Bullnose Faux Travertine Laminate Chest of Drawers offers a blend of modern sophistication and functionality. Its sleek postmodern design...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neo Classical Style Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neo classical style mahogany cabinet with a painted top, circa 1930's. With a painted top over a paneled door and paneled sides, the apron with Greek key design, resting on petite sq...
Category
1920s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Exceptional Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality Georgian Bow Front chest of drawers. With bracket feet and absolutely awesome patina and with original key. ...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
DIXIE Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest of Six Drawers - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest of drawers by Dixie Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, banded inlaid top with bevel edge, banded drawer fronts, and bracket feet. Features two smaller...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted drop-front writing surface opening to reveal letter drawers and cubbies, above fou...
Category
19th Century American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two top drawers with the iconic Saga stars carved in, three larger bottom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Camphor Wood Two Part Campaign Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Camphor Wood two part Campaign Chest, circa 1890. With a rectangular top, two upper drawers and 3 lower drawers, all with original brass campaign hardware. Hand dove tailed d...
Category
1890s English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French painted three drawer oak commode with a marble top. 1890.
Reference: 8282
Dimensions
39 inches (99 cms) Wide
19 inches (48 cms) Deep
35.5 inches (90 cms) High
Category
19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with original bras...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest of drawers. Marble countertop in beige and pink.
Very good condition, after renova...
Category
1860s Italian Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl walnut marquetry. The beautiful exaggerated curves and the elongated shape of the ches...
Category
1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Regency Chic "Aloha" Chest of Drawers by Dixie
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the blend of luxury and tropical flair with the Regency Chic “Aloha” Chest of Drawers by Dixie. This exquisite chest features three spacious drawers with faux bamboo acce...
Category
20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Bullnose Commodes With Gold Base - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your space with these Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Bullnose Commodes, each on a luxurious gold base. Featuring high gloss black laminate and smooth bullnose edges, the...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pr. Mid Century Mt. Airy Janus Series Bachelors Chests c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Mid Century Bachelors chests by Mt. Airy as part of the Janus Collection series, circa 1960's. The dressers each feature ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Renaissance Chest Trunk, early XIX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wooden trunk - chest
Made in early XIX century
Preserved in vey good condition, renovation included
dimensions: height 52 cm width 166 cm depth 50 cm
Category
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Dutch Empire style chest made of mahogany and ebonized wood during the 1800’s. This mahogany case piece has six bookmatched drawer fronts each with two ring drawer pulls for e...
Category
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
English mahogany campaign chests with three drawers each. Here's the information:
Style: Campaign
Material: Mahogany
Features:
Three drawers
Brass mounted
Swing pulls
Handles at the...
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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Regency Bow Front Chest Drawers Mahogany 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency chest of drawers in mahogany
Circa 1810 and with bow front form
Features five drawers
Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
We ship to every corner of...
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1810s Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Boho Chic Wicker Glass Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the charm of the Boho Chic Wicker Glass Top Chest of Drawers. This piece combines rustic wicker craftsmanship with a sleek glass ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
1990s Boho Chic Pencil Reed Glass Top Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your living space with a pair of 1990s Boho Chic Pencil Reed Glass-Top Chests, offering casual elegance, intricate design, and modern flair with their pencil reed craftsmansh...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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