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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great commode with beautiful color and patina. It has nice clean lines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian mahogany bedside chests, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles, raised on a plinth base. Both chests r...
Category
19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik. A lovely small and practical piece with 4 drawers and solid teak handles and legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style M...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Louis XVI style commode with 4 drawers and decorative carvings - beautiful patina on the small painted commode - perfect for the hallway, bedroom or living room.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Painted Blue and White 3 Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Three drawer hand painted blue and white in an antique finish with tapered legs. Show some age appropriate wear which add to the charm of this piece. The drawers are all lined in f...
Category
20th Century Italian Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Argentine Dresser 1950s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser, poplar veneer wood, brass ferrules.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1890-1900 period, possibly earlier.
It is of superb quality ...
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1890s British George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front. Original brass hardware enhances striking walnut grains. Nice multifunctional stor...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Venetian Art Dèco Dresser 1939
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant and unique Venetian Art Deco dresser from the height of the Art Deco period.
Frame entirely of Blonde Mahogany Feather and drawer fronts of Cuban Mahogany Burl.
Ebonized legs...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Mahogany and Burl Maple Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mahogany and burl maple miniature Wellington chest, England, c. 1890-1900.
Rare, handcrafted petite chest with beautiful contrasting wood grains featuring six dovetailed drawers wit...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Green Commode with White top
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful undamaged green commode with a white marble top.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North Carolina. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Clean lines Mid Century Modern Design and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a useful size with lots ...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Boho 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with Bohemian flair and historical charm with this Vintage Boho 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers. Crafted with enduring pine and adorned with eclectic details, it...
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Three Drawer Commode
Located in Newark, GB
A beautiful piece of furniture, this 18th century walnut commode in the Louis XV style has the character and patina of long use. The three drawers have some lovely inlaid stringing o...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Console inox design François Monnet pour Kappa / Uginox vintage Space Age 1970
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Meuble TV ou Hi-Fi / console en inox brossé et plexiglass.
Design par François Monnet pour Kappa / Uginox.
Fabriqué en France dans les années 1970.
Très bel état vintage !
Très lourd.
Category
1970s European Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
This is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed and...
Category
1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20 th Century o nemet komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon mutatós, diszitett tágas belsővel komód , alkalmas étkező részen de akar egy nappaliban vagy irodában elhelyezhető.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror and glass open shelf. Made of walnut and teak veneer wood, back-treated glass top, brass handles and finials.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Holger Jensen chest of drawers for FDB, Denmark 1970s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holger Jensen chest of drawers in oak
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1960.
Good quality chest of drawers by well known maker smf bodafors of sweden. Fitted with 3 graduating doors all vene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Danish Large Teak Chest of Drawers by Borge Mogensen for Soborg, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak large chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Børge Mogensen’s designs are often understated and beautifully made and this is a classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
English Pine Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
English pine commode. Four drawers with brass pull.
Category
1960s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
20th C. Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Commodes, Set of Two!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Pair of 20th C. Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Mounts Commodes, Set of Two!
Commodes, Pair, Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Mounts!!
...
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Late 20th Century Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
20th Century klaszikus gyogyoru diszitett komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyoru diszitett, ritka jelenés komódot. Nappali, halóban akar irodában elhelyezhető.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Victorian Chest with Hat Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding chest of Victorian drawers in pine.
Featuring a generous top over three spacious hat drawers with three graduating drawers beneath coupled with original drawers knobs a...
Category
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, wood veneer briar, legs with carved decorations. Good conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century Burr Walut batchelors chest drawers in good condition with writing slide above four drawers with brass handles and escucheons, all drawers are oak lined and stands on sm...
Category
19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak chest of drawers with 4 drawers and lock
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with 4 drawers and lock.
A chest of drawers with lines typical of mid-century Scandinavian design. Wood-carved handles add artistic detail and a unique personal touch to eac...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique two over three English pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the da...
Category
1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Chest of drawers with 6 teak drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s chest of drawers. Featuring clean lines and a modern design, this chest of drawers stands out for its timeless functionality and style. The 6 drawers provide ample storage spac...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Petite Size English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such an unusual size 4 drawer English chest it could easily be used beside a chair, bed or many other places you needed a small piece .This item does not have a lot of age on...
Category
1940s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th century pair of mahogany bedside chests of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality pair of mid Victorian mahogany bedside chests .
Each chest has four graduating mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers ,that slide nice and smooth as they should and come...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Teak chest of drawers from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 5 drawers. This teak chest of drawers exudes an aura of refined simplicity. Its five wide drawers provide generous storage space to keep every item tidy, whil...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Louis XV style bombe' chest attr. Jacques Bodart
Located in New York, NY
This bombe chest attributed to Bodart is a fine example of his craftsmanship and the opulent style of the Louis XV period. The curved shape and intricate carvings of the chest showca...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from 20th century. Beautiful line furniture of nice decor in lacquered and painted wood. Chest of drawers with two front drawers, of good capacity. Wooden top of good ...
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Brutalist Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers
Brutalist style
Oak
Three long drawers
Nice details
1960s Belgium
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A well made Chippendale chest with rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four dovetailed drawers, each featuring batwing brasses, original wide board back, all sup...
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico marble top, attractive ormolu mount...
Category
1980s French Empire Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s bedside tables
Wooden structure with colored glass top. Compartment with door. Brass accessories.
Intact and in good condition, small signs ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with turret corners surmounting a case with four long beaded drawers with tiger maple fronts...
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1810s American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce timeless elegance and versatile functionality to your home with this exquisite Chippendale style Solid Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers / Commode. Crafted from solid c...
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry finish, brass accented hardware and one locking top drawer.
Dimensions: 37.75w 22.25d ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Four Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Heltborg Mobler Danish Modern Rosewood-Veneered Mahogany Four Drawer Chest, with brushed steel pulls, and on brushed steel columnar legs. 26" H x 36.25" W x 19" D.
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20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Oak veneered 'Stag C Range' chest of four drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish mid century; 1970s, oak veneered chest of drawers, featuring 4 drawers, on solid oak turned legs, designed by John & Sylvia Reid for Stag
from the 'C' range. This piece is ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
They are of super quality and are a great...
Category
1950s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Pine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Thi...
Category
1880s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Louis revival marble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
This beautiful commode is made from walnut, wood and fea...
Category
1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1960s dresser with toilet
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with dressing table, drawers and compartment with drop-down door, mahogany veneered wood, grissinized panel, top with clear glass in countertop.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two small fully restored and refinished Danish teak dressers or nightstands.
Two identical small teak dresser each with 4 drawers that will do well together in almost a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage French Cherry Wood Drawer Cabinet-Chest of Drawers-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in massive Cherry Wood - extensive Wood Carvings -and a wooden Marquetry Top - moulded edges and cut-out Accolade on the Front.
This piece ...
Category
1970s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design, having book matched burr walnut top above two short and two long mahogany lined and c...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Blue by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two intricately paneled doors supported on four legs. 37" H x 37" W x 12" D.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers, burr walnut veneered top with cross banded border. It has four drawers with brass drop handles. It stands on bracket feet. Pol...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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