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New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
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Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode or Chest of Drawers was crafted from old growth Walnut by furniture artisans in the late 1800's. The pi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless elegance of the 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode, meticulously crafted to embody the essence of classic French design. Constructed from premium oak...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode, a masterpiece of sophistication and craftsmanship. This exquisite piece exemplifies ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830.
Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Louis Philippe era with our exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode. Crafted to perfection, this stun...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Comò Art Dèco Veneziano 1939
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegante ed unico Comò Art Déco Veneziano di pieno periodo Art Déco.
Strutta interamente in Piuma Mogano Biondo e frontale dei cassetti in Radica di Mogano Cubano.
Gambe ebanizzate i...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional drawers. This elegant French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century exudes c...
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19th Century French Empire Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Mahogany and Burl Maple Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mahogany and burl maple miniature Wellington chest, England, c. 1890-1900.
Rare, handcrafted petite chest with beautiful contrasting wood grains featuring six dovetailed drawers wit...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Louis XVI Style commode, mahogany with white marble top 19 th c
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet is very well made with the drawers sliding easily
It has quality hardware that is complete. The white marble top
Has no restorations and has very pale gray veining. The ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Keith storage unit, lacquered/ milled case frame, leather top, metal base
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Minimal and contemporary lines, our Keith storage cabinet encapsulates the concepts of form and function. A valuable decorative element that softens the rigorousness of the surroundi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing the exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted with precision from luxurious ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany commode from the 19th century with three drawers, inlay and bracket feet. This 19th-century Italian commode beautifully exemplifies classic craftsmansh...
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19th Century Italian Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
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Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Early 19th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Superbly Figured Rectanglar Top With Crossbanded Decoration, Over Slide ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
20th C. Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Commodes, Set of Two!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Pair of 20th C. Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Mounts Commodes, Set of Two!
Commodes, Pair, Walnut Inlay, Marble Top, Diminutive, With Bronze Mounts!!
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Late 20th Century Other New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Antique Chest of Drawers in Japanese Straw and Beech Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 19th Century
Chest of drawers in Japanese straw and beech wood.
H 91 x W 85 x D 50 cm
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19th Century Swedish Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Straw, Beech
Swedish Period Gustavian Chest of Drawers 1780-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
A Charming, large Swedish Gustavian period chest of drawers with original hardware and in wonderful worn lightest of light blue paint.
Canted posts with fluted details, handsome orig...
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Chippendale cherry highboy with a wonderful warm color and patina. The upper case with a molded cornice surmounting three small fitted top drawers over four graduated...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera Antonio e Figli", active from 1884 until 1984.
This company is known for its high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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 New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinese Lacquered Stamped Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese lacquer commode, chased and gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top, with a frame of plain black Martin veneer.
Beautiful ornamentation of finely chiseled and gilded bro...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Cane, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
a set of two bedside tables handmade in Italy between the 50s and 60s using natural fibers such as bamboo, rattan and thin cane for a perfect and chic Riviera style of the time.
Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstand, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space throu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Stainless Steel
18th Century, French, Walnut Commode/ Chest with Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Essex, MA
A large elegant late 18th century period Louis XV serpentine front three-drawer walnut commode/ chest with a lovely top in perfect condition with an outstanding patina to the entire ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Style Black and White Checkers Design Dresser, Chest or Commode
Located in Plainview, NY
A delightful Art Deco style dresser, commode or chest featuring checkers motifs in black and white. The beautiful chest or dresser offers 8 drawers in total in two different sizes cr...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Resin
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Asolo Chest in Jacobean Inspired Decors
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Asolo chest with Jacobean inspired decors and green marble effect top.
Each piece from our Collec...
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2010s Italian Other New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 6-drawer cabinet in beautiful original finish dark walnut, with brass legs, and raffia cane wrapped handles. Signed with cloth Widdicomb ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cane, Walnut
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
Small Precedent Dresser in Elm by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed of silver elm, the case sits on a plinth base and features large brass-plated zinc ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matchless style and high-quality craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Pierre Roussel's furniture, and this exceptional Louis XVI-era commode epitomizes this master craftsman's skill. Crafted of rosewood veneer with a violet wood frame and intricate parquetry inlay, the cabinet's graceful design is also highly practical. The compact form holds two drawers, one of which can be locked for added security. A specimen of marble provides the perfect surface, while bronze ormolu mounts add an additional hint of luxury to the drawers and body. Elegantly curved cabriole legs with bronze ormolu shoes complete this impeccable piece.
Known for his superior craftsmanship, Roussel was a highly respected maître ébéniste of the 18th century. His furniture pieces were favoured by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and the Princess of Monaco...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Roger Landault Midcentury Brown Teak Brass Vanity Commode French Modernist, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Roger Landault midcentury rust teak brass vanity commode French modernist, 1960s
The front drawers are upholstered in a velour velvet in the same color as the wood. The mirror ca...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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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