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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
Classic Four Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Strong, stately, and in the Husk finish, the chest takes on a classic antique feeling. Perfectly sized for multiple applications in any home. Use as a pair in any room for extra stor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Modern Cherry Wood Gentleman's Chest With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern gentleman's chest or chifferobe
By Drexel Heritage
Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood, with flip up mirror.
Measures: 57.25"W x 20"D x 51"H.
Good original vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Antique Chest of Drawer, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique commode / chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the late 19th century. This chest features gentle curves and carving skills, made in solid pine with bra...
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Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Small Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
The perfect addition to any elegant and sophisticated bedroom or living space, this beautiful piece boasts a natural finish oak top with a molded edge, creating a sleek and refined l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Storm Gray Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chic piece showcases an embossed gray leather facade accented by elegant gold trim and hardware. With six spacious drawers that provide ample storage. Its minimalist design is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian solid Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers. Three functioning drawers with dovetail joints construction and nce patina. Measures 40" in...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Kling Colonial Dresser with Mirror
Located in Weymouth, MA
Fine American Kling Colonial maple dresser with matching mirror in very good condition. Beautiful traditional chest of drawers, perfectly sized for any bedroom. With original brass f...
Category
1960s American American Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Mirror
Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Meticulously crafted with a distressed stone grey finish, this chest exudes an authentic vintage Chinese export feel that resonates with the warmth of a cozy country cottage.
The ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic cabinet made in Rockford, Illinois during the greatest time of American furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the wor...
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1920s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its creamy antique white finish and shapely, traditional silhouette, it brings a timeless charm to your decor. The three drawers are adorned with classic bail handles, offering ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 21 in
This antique French Louis XV style inlaid marble top commode, dresser, chest of drawers is a great example of quality Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Regency style Bow Chest of Drawers.
This Pretty Chest of Drawers is Raised upon Splay Feet and Features a Shaped Frieze.
The Chest of Drawers Having 4 Mahogany Lined Graduated...
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1920s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers.
Made in England, dating from C.1800.
Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest.
The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic cornice above an ebony and boxwood stringing and a 2 over 3 configuration.
The base ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This Delightful Mahogany Antique Campaign Gentleman’s Chest Is Full of Beautiful Charm and Ch...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Empire 3 Drawers Chest with Painted Faux Marble Top, Early 19th Century
Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and el...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Six 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. Six graduated generously sized drawers which ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine and colorful English Chest with interesting angle cut veneer on the top two drawers and all drawers having subtle banding. The dove-tail constructed drawers all w...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark.
Made of teak wood veneer. Elegant handles and good working drawers.
High quality Danish furn...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Eli Peach Chest of Drawer
Located in New York, NY
We designed this dresser in collaboration with Hannaneh. Hannaneh is a Milan based designer who loves to explore with colour and patterns. The Eli Bone Inlay Dresser is the perfect s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark.
Made of teak wood veneer. Elegant handles and good working drawers.
High quality Danish furn...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Stylish Woven Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish medium sized vintage chest of drawers made of bamboo and lacquered woven rattan having 3 drawers. Exterior drawer height: 8 1/4"
Interior drawer height: 6 3/8"
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top.
Walnut wood.
One is Right and one is left.
They will be delivered ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Louis XV style beautifully inlaid Italian marble top cabinet, chest, commode or media cabinet having one large drawer over two faux drawers that open as doors; perfect for di...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th C. French Louis Philippe Matchbook Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional 19th Century Louis Philippe Commode. Made from walnut with three hand dovetailed oak drawers. Features a recessed drawer configuration with fluted stiles, inset royal ...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Baroque Solid Walnut Dresser with Inlaid Designs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a majestic Baroque style dresser which is made in solid walnut.
It features bronze handles.
This dresser is a high-quality piece from Lombardy artisan...
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1960s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Chest Air Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM chests of drawers. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield group and tagged inside the drawer. A chic maple cabinet with a fabulous retro shape. Acquired ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Henkel Harris French Empire Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire of Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1990s
Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with beveled marble top, and ori...
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1990s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice form for this French commode
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Inlaid Top Mahogany Wood Silver / Flatware Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th Century Inlaid top mahogany wood Empire style silver chest / flatware. The Silver chest features a pull top opening cover , a pull down front surface...
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Mid-20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers or large nightstand.
This elegant console was cra...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
21st Century Italian Tuscan Cherry Three-Drawer Nightstand Bedside Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Tuscan style nightstand, unbranded. Cherry wood with decorative brass knob hardware, serpentine shape, ogee edge to the top with clipped front corners, fluted columns to f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Eli Blue Chest of Drawer
Located in New York, NY
We designed this dresser in collaboration with Hannaneh. Hannaneh is a Milan based designer who loves to explore with colour and patterns. The Eli Bone Inlay Dresser is the perfect s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Storage unit in rattan, Audoux Minet style, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Storage made in France in the fifties
In the manner of one model from designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and ceramist Roger Capron
Structure in black lacquered metal, base cover...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with l...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Campaign Chest Camphor Luggage Box Case 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very cool antique campaign chest in camphor
Features the campaign trademark motif of brass protectors on the corners
Would make for a great coffee table
Lovely patina to the wood and...
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1880s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Circa 1830 Country French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 country French Louis Philippe commode chest of drawers. 5 drawers including plinth drawer & fold-down front secretaire drawer with nice old leather writing surface & 3 dra...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nordic vintage mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers with golden metal handle.
Scandinavian craftsmanship is expressed in this 1960s chest of drawers, with its refined design and functional metal ha...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Heal and Son’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Substantial chest of drawers produced in the late 19th Century by Heal and Son’s.
Generously proportioned and finished in wonderful satin birch veneer.
A quality piece of furniture...
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19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location.
Pair Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Chests.
Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs.
Made by Aristo Bilt.
Minim...
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1950s Adirondack Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Inlaid solid walnut chest of drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful solid walnut chest of drawers inlaid with fruit wood. Of fine quality are precisely the inlay decorations that are present on the sides on the top and drawers. The furnitur...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Hand-painted Baroque chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawer baroque chest of drawers standing on a cut-out base. The body with a slightly wavy front has been repainted blue-grey according to historical models and decoratively rubbe...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English Regency bow fronted chest of drawers.
This beautiful painted faux bamboo dresser has 2 smaller drawers over 3 lar...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Piccola cassettiera con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
La sua struttura compatta è sollevata da gambe squadrate, mentre le maniglie in ottone aggiungono un tocco di raffinatezza. Ogni cassetto, perfettamente allineato, offre una soluzion...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Coastal Style Split Reed Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue's manner. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Split Reed Rattan Dresser in the Betty Cobonpue's manner. Circa 1980s
Features a chic rattan and split pencil reed design with rounded corners in a beautiful so...
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1980s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Reed
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after renovation.
dimensions height 77 cm width 74 cm depth 43 cm
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1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and with marquetry, originating in an important Parisian workshop in the mid-19th cent...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
HENKEL HARRIS 145 29 Solid Mahogany Queen Anne Philadelphia Lowboy Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Philadelphia lowboy chest in the Queen Anne style by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany, brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, carved shell to center drawe...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nordic chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers and brass ferrule.
This teak-framed one embodies the functionality and elegant design typical of the mid-century period. The 'wooden handle of th...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, nightstands or end tables you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement p...
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1970s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian blue and white chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Retro cabinet with three drawers and gold metal handles.
With its vibrant shades of blue and white, this chest of drawers brings a breath of freshness and originality. Its compact s...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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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