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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 9...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Walnut Commode With Elaborate Carved Pulls
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn and very decorative Antique French Chest with two large drawers and fine traditional carving. French walnut commode with serpentine front, prominent and heavily carved fol...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Cassettiera retrò con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile vintage con 5 cassetti dall’impugnatura dorata.
L'essenza del minimalismo scandinavo è catturata in questa cassettiera in teak, un gioiello degli anni '50 e '60 dalle linee sq...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian modern Black Office drawer unit by Borsani and Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Black Office drawer unit by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
Office drawer unit with rectangular base in black painted metal. On the fron...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830.
Reference: 8323
Dimensions
46 inches (117 cms) Wide
21 inches (53 cms) Deep
40 inches (102 cms) High
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Corzine design 3 drawer nite chest with "tea leaf silver" finish and a white marble top.
This piece glows in light from it's silver finish and chrome handles. Really a handsome...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with three drawers of vintage Scandinavian manufacture.
Perfect for adding a touch of mid-century style, this retro-flavored chest of drawers is perfect for use as a nightst...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of drawers has 2 drawers and a cabinet with 3 shelves. Completely restored, teak elemen...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
These make great side tables or bedside tables. This one has nice inlay.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Georgian Oak Lowboy
Located in Warrington, GB
Georgian oak lowboy raised on cabrio legs, joined by a sweeping apron with some fretwork detail.
Wonderful patination to the timber, especially the top surface where the vibrant med...
Category
18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Red Painted 19th Century Trunk with Wrought Iron Straps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Small European pine trunk painted entirely in red on the outside
“1829 aaf” painted on front
Small interior accessories compartment
Iron hardware
29″W x 20″D x 13.5″H
Category
19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Woven Rattan by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-century French Riviera style chest of drawers fully made in woven rattan with brass knobs and a top crystal glass. This incredibly charming piece was made by Vivai del S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and is a gre...
Category
1890s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode.
Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination.
With typical geometric drawer fronts and side runners, confirming a late 17th century date of c 1680.
Walnut panel inserts to the drawer fronts.
Retains its original stile feet and the base with its original bold moulding.
Brass key escutcheons...
Category
1680s English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height 93 cm / width 101 cm / dep...
Category
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers, opening with two drawers on the front. Handles and spandrels in gilded brass.
English work realized in the 1950s.
Dimensions: H 59 x W 61...
Category
1950s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful commode in the Directoire style or Louis XVI style. The commode features kingwood and walnut in contrasting hues and beautiful bronze. The piece features a beauti...
Category
1930s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian hand Painted 60s Commode With 4 Drawers with hand Drawn Floral Design
Located in Pasadena, CA
60s Italian Wooden Commode with hand drawn floral design. Amazing angles and size. Playful color pallet. The front has an outdoor scene provideding a relaxing view into the artist v...
Category
1960s Italian Adirondack Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Wood and rattan chest of drawers, 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 75 Lenght x 79 Height x 42 Depth cm
Category
1980s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Rush
Regency Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Beautifully figured Mahogany chest of drawers with boxwood stringing to the drawer fronts and top.
Standing on splayed legs adjoined by a sweeping stretcher.
English C1810.
Height...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Walnut Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers which has just been fully restored in our workshop.
Scandinavian chest, which c...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, they have stunn...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style flame mahogany dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Beautiful book-matched flame mahogany, with embossed leathe...
Category
1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Inlaid Breche D' Alep Marble Top French Nightstands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble top. Inlaid. Walnut veneer. Bronze accents and hardware. 2 dovetailed drawers. 32 3/4" h x 31" w x 15 3/4" d.
Condition
Finish loss. Oxidation. Previous repair to marble top. ...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique figured walnut 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 lots of s...
Category
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers - helper, Germany, early 20th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1920, Western Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 154 cm / width 110 cm / depth ...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962.
it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Handles c. 1670
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really good and original solid oak 17th Century English chest of drawers with bolection moulded drawers and original hand cast brass drop handles. The three long drawers with rebat...
Category
17th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
G Plan Quadrille Three Drawer Gents Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1966
Materials: Teak, Afromosia, Rosewood
Measurements: 32″ wide x 19″ deep x 28.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
A lovely tall chest with serpentine (curved) front, tall chest of drawers on carved cabriole legs. Wood veneered. ...
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bonnet Top Highboy with Pinwheel Carvings & Impressive Size
Located in Milford, NH
A Queen Anne style bonnet top highboy with swan’s neck split pediment with urn form finials surmounting an upper case with three pinwheel carvings over three fitted drawers, the cent...
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage bedside chest. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer c...
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a wonderful contrasting basketweave deta...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Phoenix chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
The Phoenix chest stands out for its elegant presence, an impressive combination of functionality and aesthetics that attracts everyone's attention. Offering generous storage space, ...
Category
2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Johannes Sorth Three Drawer Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 26.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Heal’s
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco walnut chest of drawers by Heal’s. This was made by and retailed in Heal’s in the 1920-30’s.
The quality is exceptional, with a very solid...
Category
1920s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century George III Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great size and a great look. It’s a classic.
Category
19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 8 drawer low dresser in a beautiful wheat color. Matching mirror included. Great rounded edges with elongated drawer pulls that span ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer is shallow and the middle one is the deepest. The bottom drawer is just in-betwee...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vodder Style Bowtie Gentlemans Chest In Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 27.5" wide x 14.5" deep x 27.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Transport yourself to the 1930s with this stunning French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. Its elegant design ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with inlaid edge above three inlaid, graduated drawers fitted with brass ring handles, all...
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Late 18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Art Deco Bedside Chests in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
PAIR OF ART DECO BEDSIDE CHESTS
An exceptional quality pair of three drawer bedside chest of drawers each having three drawers rounded corners and beading detail and raised on a sho...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sycamore
French 19th Century Petite Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French Empire commode made of mahogany, is topped with its original black fossil marble. Three easy-to-use drawers with brass lion head pulls are...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
STELE Bedside Table
Located in Manchester, GB
A bedside table with hand-carved textured doors.
This piece is made in solid English oak. The oak is darkened using the traditional process of fuming, where the timber is exposed t...
Category
2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
HENKEL HARRIS 155 29 Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A semainier lingerie chest in the Chippendale style by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, ogee edge to top, and bracket feet. Features s...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode or Chest of Drawers
Classic piece that has been hand-carved, hand-painted as well as hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian green toned col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Late Empire Chatol Made In Elm Wood From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This late empire chatol is a fine representation of furniture style from the 1840s. Made of elm wood and adorned with intarsia details, it exudes both noble craftsmanship and histori...
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1840s Danish Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage chest of drawers. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
17th Century Charles II Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 17th-century English oak geometric chest of drawers, circa 1680.
A nice quality chest and boasting a warm colour and patina ...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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