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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $2,500
20th Century Wicker Dresser With Mirror
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking Bielecky Brothers Style Three Drawer Wicker Chest is a charming blend of functionality and coastal elegance that adds a touch of vintage flair to any bedroom or living ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your storage solutions with this Vintage MCM Maple Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted with timeless American Mid-Century Modern design, its sleek lines and warm maple wood evoke ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 drawers
- Made in Denmark
- The item was carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Wood
Chiffonier chest of drawers, France, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, France.
Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 66 cm / depth 39 cm
Category
1990s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers - display cabinet, France, around 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers with glass sides, France, early 20th century.
Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 112 cm / depth 48 cm
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 38"W x 21...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the crossbanded top decorated with white line inlay above...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chairside Chest with Fluted Columns
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chairside chest, unbranded, possibly by Madison Square or similar. Mahogany with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, fluted columns to the front sides, fully fi...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with five wide drawers and side cabinet storage. Simple mid-century design with warm wood and complimenting wood handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
American Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
American marble top chest, the top is verde marble with beautiful veining and color. The two over three drawers are veneered with stunning b...
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1850s American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode is a fascinating derivation on the theme, designed as a lingerie chest or a silver chest, and usable today for a hu...
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Table de chevet vintage en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en état moyen car le bois est piqué par les vers et doit être traité.
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers with metal hardware. Nice faded paint design.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
STATTON Trutype Americana Centennial Cherry Queen Anne Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style gentleman's chest by Statton Furniture, from their Trutype Americana line. Solid cherry wood with their Centennial finish, brass hardware, crown molding at the to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry 2-Drawer Commode
This glowing kidney shaped fruitwood Marquetry commode in the Louis XVI style is richly adorned with gilded br...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique dresser/desk from around 1890 is an impressive piece of furniture history. With its white painted finish, it exudes a timeless elegance and charm. The five spacious draw...
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1890s Danish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s
Classic scandinavian design
Made in Sweden
Very good condition almost perfect
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept pair of Mid Century American Modern walnut three drawer chests. The walnut is beautiful, well chosen and book matched. This chests have tape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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. Bei...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Commode en bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Commode en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Ateliers De La Madeleine French Mahogany Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A Theodore Alexander French Country 2 drawer chest or side table, circa 1980s. Part of Ateliers De La Madeleine Collection, with a mahogany frame featuring a dark wood tone with stri...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Table de chevet en bois style vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en bois. Le bois est piqué par les vers et est taché.
Category
1970s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. English Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice size. Great color, a bit "yellower" than some of the pictures capture
Category
19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period.
It has a lovely warm colour & plen...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
STATTON Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Chippendale Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Statton Furniture, from their Trutype Americana line. Solid cherry wood with their Oxford finish, bevel edge to the top, decorative brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Chest Of Drawers Painted In Green With Red Edges From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small antique chest of drawers from approx. 1890 is a charming piece of furniture history. With its brass handles and patinated shades of green with red edges, the chest of draw...
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1890s Danish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Bedside Tables of Johannes Andersen
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Wood and Brass Nightstands with Drawers. Attributed to Johannes Andersen 1960s.
Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Renato Zevi 1970s mirror and brass chest of drawers
By Renato Zevi
Located in Catania, IT
Mirror and brass chest of drawers 1970s
by Renato Zevi with 4 drawers
in good condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Low Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Hundevad Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a brilliant example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Hundevad Møbelfabrik. Crafted from rosewood, this chest of drawers exudes a timeless elegance...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser by Distinctive Furniture by Stanley 1950/1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser made by the noted American manufacturer Distinctive Furniture by Stanley, circa 1950/1960’s. The dresser features two banks of three deep drawers, whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts,
Original locks, turned mahogany drawer knobs,
Pair Pilasters with carved Tulip det...
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1830s British William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique red painted chest from 1830 exudes authenticity and charm. The patinated surface and artisanal construction testify to its histo...
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1830s Danish Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1950.
Good quality chest of drawers finished in light walnut. Fitted with 4 graduating drawers in a 2 over 2 layo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Mid-Century Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Comprising two parts, with the upper section mounted with carrying handles to the sides; fitted with two short over three graduated drawers.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the chest has an arrangement of four drawers, two short over two long, each with brass handles. Th...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality chest of drawers in the baroque taste. Shaped top is followed down through the 4 shaped drawer fronts, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style semainier lingerie chest Stickley Furniture. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, bevel edge to top, fluted columns to front sides, and ogee bracket feet. Features...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period.
9 drawers in total with many age old repairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. This lovely piece offers all the clothing storage you will need in one s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
BIEDERMEIER COMMODE
This exquisite three-drawer commode chest of drawers originates from Austria and dates back to the 1820s. Crafted from pine with a combination of satin birch and...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
A Fabulous Pair of Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Tables or Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of early 20th Century richly patinated fruitwood bedside tables or chest of drawers of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely hand carved, crossbanded wi...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century Chinese wooden chest of drawers is a magnificent example of traditional Eastern craftsmanship. Constructed from sturdy wood, it has weathered the test of time to of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Burl Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A petite antique commode . Perfect size .
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Vintage Faux Marble Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This chest has been decorated with faux marble paint.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Five Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Five generously sized drawers which are venee...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Bedside Tables With Mirror Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century bedside tables with mirror, Italian design 1960s
Decorated glass top, brass components.
Good conditions.
A glass top has cracks.
The height of the bedside table ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers, reflecting the free-spirited essence of American bohemian style. Its scallop...
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli & Anzani 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli & Anzani 1950s bedside tables
Intact and in good condition, glass top (one replaced).
Small signs of aging that do not affect the beauty of these Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer.
It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912).
It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern Casters.
Dimensions. 50 W ; 21 1/2 D ; 43 3/4...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of drawers has two doors at top that open to small drawers inside. Below the doors are ...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
I...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a cruise liner
Very beautiful little model with the cabin number written behind the dr...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak chest of drawers by Poul Cadovius. It was made in Denmark by Cado, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is so well made and is a v...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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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