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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $2,500
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Rutili design for John Stuart Furniture. This example has a rich dark mahogany case, with light brown burl drawer fronts, and concentric squared form metal pulls. The dresser i...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has 2 sma...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Vintage "Tivoli" Dresser by Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mesmerize your house guests or visitors with the magic of mid-century American wood grain. Generous walnut veneers and carved solid oak accents come together for a beautiful swirling...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Rare Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Tallboy/Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century modern teak and walnut tall chest of drawers. Designed in 1960s by the renowned and highly collectible cabinet maker Alfred Cox of Great Britain. Features five ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area 1780-90. Over hanging top above four cock beaded gradua...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Oriental side table in wood and metal, 19th-20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental table. Carved wood, metal. Twentieth century.
Side table made of carved wood, with a rectangular top board decorated with two highlights on its smaller sides and a drawer i...
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20th Century Asian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Other
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful English bow front chest. Dating to the 19th century this piece is still in excellent condition with stunning patina and suc...
Category
1860s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Lowboy
Located in west palm beach, FL
Romantic Queen Anne style Lowboy adorned with traditional drop handles and a central shell carving. Fantastic whimsical addition to any space t...
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Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wool
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Located in Buxton, GB
Danish teak chest of drawers with 6 drawers manufactured in Denmark in the mid-20th century.
The chest of drawers has a rational and minimalist design with elongated handles. It has...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Davis Cabinet Company Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American Victorian style standing chest of drawers made by Davis Cabinet Company of Nashville, Tennessee, for their Lillian Russel Bedroom collection...
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1940s North American Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 17th Century three panel coffer or box
Hand crafted fro oak inset with strung ebony diamond designs on the three panels
Great storage chest and can also function as a coffe...
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17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Oak Empire Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic Dutch Empire chest made of oak during the 1800’s. The top drawer protrudes forward over three drawers flaked with ebonized columns featuring brass capitals at the top and b...
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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Spectacular Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish Art Deco Italian walnut chest of four drawers dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Both gorgeous and functional, this Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bachelor's chest of drawers dates from the 1970s. With 5 large drawers, a fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves, i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of drawers
This is a very good looking and well-made chest of drawers, upholstered w...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Venetian Pastural Paint Decorated Maitland Smith Attributed Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Look at the scenery all hand-painted showing pastural scenes of hunters, fishers and local farmers. The piece looks like Maitland Smith but isn't labled. The painted scenes are just ...
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2010s Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers resting on bun feet.
Simple clean lines, dove-tail joints and brass pulls.
Note the natural wax finish that brings out the warmth of the pine.
Res...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A miniature George II style figured walnut chest of drawers, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing and rare small miniature apprentice type chest of drawers is beautifully handmade and veneered in burr walnut with a book matc...
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Early 20th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast Asia, circa 1960s. Features beautiful Chinese w...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 4-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian chest of drawers.
A Nordic-style mahogany chest of drawers with gilded metal handles with elegant, subtle grooves inward.
With a simple, square frame...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pale muted walnut commode with an equally muted marble top. The commode is of high quality and in good condition with signs of wear and age to be expected. Measures 46.75 w...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Figured Blonde Mahogany Regency Style 2 Door Commode & Matching Mirror
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Natural Blonde Figured Mahogany with Serpentine Front Ornate Applique Applied Inlaid Trim Doors, 2 Internal Adjustable Shelves in a dark mahogany finish, ( with key ) Carved mirror w...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
White 6-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian white chest of drawers.
A bright and elegant addition to any space, this white-painted wooden dresser traces Nordic style with sophistication. Its clea...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers.
Circa 1920
This Chest of Drawers Stands upon Splay feet with a Shaped Apron.
The Chest Featur...
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1920s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tall 1920s Industrial Oak Eight Drawer Cabinet
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tall solid golden oak eight drawer cabinet. Circa 1910-30. Featuring channeled drawer handles, bread board pull out shelf, doweled joinery and paneled sides. This piece is just a com...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions.
Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century 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...
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1880s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers by Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Elshout, NL
Small teak chest of drawers that can function well as sideboard designed by E. Brouer and manufactured by Brouer Møbelfabrik. An eye-catcher in every hallway, study or living! This s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Period Victorian Wellington Chest Blonde Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wellington Chest is Raised upon a Plinth Base.
Having an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers.
Featuring Carved Corbels.
This Chest Has a Typical Wellington Locking System.
Histor...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Southampton, GB
1960s Danish rosewood chest of drawers designed in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen. Made of a beautiful Brazilian rosewood with a stunning grain it has 3 good sized drawers on back ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bamboo Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely lingerie chest in a bamboo and rattan style. Six drawers with accenting brown trim and turned legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Renaissance Style Paint Decorated and Gilt Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful commode done in the renaissance style with a paint decorated and gilded with metal hardware. The color palette is soft and muted and this will work in many design...
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Early 2000s Unknown Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts media cabinet, chest of drawers, or nightstand
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Mid 20th century mahogany baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany baroque inspired commode circa 1950.
Danish made mahogany chest with shaped fronted drawers very much in the baroque taste. 4 drawers with ornate brass a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English sectional Filing Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940
English sectional Filing Chest
(Would make a good wine rack cabinet)
sku 219
W55 x D48 x H90 cm
Weight 75 Kg
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Late 20th Century Cherry French Provincial Louis XV Two-Drawer Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial Louis XV style occasional chest, unbranded, similar quality to Century Furniture or Henredon. Cherry wood with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, carved apron,...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-century design chest of drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black glass, the front of the drawers is a mirror.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960.
Rococo revival chest of small proportions.
Petit scandinavian commode circa 1960. Made in beautiful mulberry...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Modern Art Deco Swaim Satin Ebony Silver Leaf Marble Top Chest
By Swaim
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Art Deco Style Swaim Satin Ebony With Silver Leaf And Marble Top Chest.
Category
20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Bombe Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style bachelor chest by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, bombe shaped, banded top with bevel edge ...
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Late 20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a very useful ...
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Federal Mahogany Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Federal Mahogany chest 1820-30. This is a really pretty chest with beautiful carved and turned columns on tall turned legs. There is...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Georgian tall chest with finished top, the crown molding features ''wall of Troy'' dentil. The seven graduated drawers have overlapping edges, the secondary wood is oak, solid brass...
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1850s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small captivating brass over wood small chest having 3 drawers and nailhead decoration with recessed handles.
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1960s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cherry Wood Chest Of Drawers From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely cherry wood chest of drawers from the second part of the 19th century
Elegant chest of drawers made up of 3 drawers each decorated with a pear wood fillet and which have thei...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is excellent, this is beautifully designed and has lots...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Vintage Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Danish vintage cabinet by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, with a very stylish and practical...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned Knobs.
The Top 3 Drawers Having Decorative Timbers.
Circa 1860
An Extra Feature of...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Form Bedside Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English inlaid mahogany bedside commode of serpentine form, the front panel embellished with a well-executed satinwood inlaid conch shell. The sides and back consist of spindles a...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers.
Original brass hoop handles to each drawer all raised upon turned bun feet.
In untouched condi...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage chest of drawers in Pinewood!
Six large drawers to store your stuff!
Dxhxl: 50x86x170 cm
Inside size drawers: 41,5x32x44 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen
This stylish chest of drawers was designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s.
This cabinet is made of rosewood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Violet 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
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Here we have a practical piece of everyday furniture from the mid 20th Scandinavian...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
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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