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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Material: Metal
Material: Goatskin
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

"Ajax" chest of drawers manufactured by Benatti
Located in Conversano, IT
"Ajax" chest of drawers produced and designed in 1966 by Benatti. Very distinctive object with a rounded and curvy shape, made entirely of dark brown mirror lacquered wood. On the fr...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Tommi Parzinger Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional long cabinet in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on insid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Hand painted Gustavian style chest with three drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. This classic Swedish style chest...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner. Pickled oak with original, polished and laquered hardware. This piece is elegant and l...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood, white and black Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Natūra Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Green Wood Drawer Cabinet RUDA Studio
Located in Warsaw, PL
Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first item from...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tomboy Chest of Drawers and Mirror by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Tomboy chest and constellation mirror All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Acclaimed desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stacked End Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern end tables blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details.‎ It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.‎ Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi
Located in New York, NY
Avant Wow. A little Italian Modern, a lot of irresistible color. Our Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest features back-painted glass panes in angular forms in muted, sunrise-inspired hues. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Originals Mahogany and Brass High Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 6-drawer mahogany high chest with brass sunburst-form drawer pulls. (TOMMI PARZINGER FOR CHARAK ORIGINALS)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish. A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Macassar

Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Oyster Wood Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and unusual oyster wood lowboy chest of drawers having richly inlaid top with aged patina and craquelure. 3 drawers and handsome matte brasses as well as turned legs and st...
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1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and heavily distressed. The drawers are paper lined. I believe it to be a good reproductio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Bernhardt Commode Chests or Nightstands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of rich mahogany veneered commodes, chest of drawers, or nightstands made by Bernhardt. The three drawer chests feature parchment style leather wrapped fronts with nick...
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Petite Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France made of mahogany with an ebonized French polish finish of museum-quality. The case piece has Three dovetailed drawers all trimmed ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A most handsome French early 19th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode. The chest is raised by elegant tapered short cabriole legs, and above the fine shaped frieze are thre...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

English 19th Century Bleached Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached wood two-part chest from the 19th century with five drawers, inset brass hardware and turned feet. This English two-part chest, crafted in the 19th century, embod...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This "Commode” is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish. There ...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table with Mirror by Willy Rizzo, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage burl wood veneer console table with mirror by Willy Rizzo from 1970s. The console table and mirror are decorated with brass and chrome combination, the single drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. There a...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles, the chest of drawers has two drawers and a top secret at the top, the sides are f...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Metal

Italian Brutalist Style Commode in Wood and Brass
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Brutalist style chest of drawers in ash wood and brass. With fantastic geometric embellishments which serve as the drawer pulls for each of the six drawers; with harmoniou...
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1980s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

F.Sage&Co London Beautiful English Oak Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
By Frederick Sage & Co.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Military Campaign Chest of Drawers made by Frederick Sage&Company London . It is a great size and is a very useful item. It comes apart in two main p...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique military campaign style chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, one of these is a...
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Chest of Drawer, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Late 18th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Romantic antique commode / chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1790-1810.. Louis XVI. This chest features great curves and carving skills and undoubtedly high quality....
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1970s Art Deco Style Ebony Bronze Imprinted Leather Wrapped Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, commode dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Very heavy and solid piece. The...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1940s Danish cabinetmaker, archival unit in solid patinated oak and brass hinges
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jim Rose - Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room. Jim Rose Chest of Drawers repurposed steel with natural rust patina 78h x 35w x 18d in 198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm JR0270 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or Dresser Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised finish and black marble top. Decorative columns on the front sides have brass trim and...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Lacquered and Bronze Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV style lacquered and bronze commode, Maison Jansen attributed. This outstanding French black lacquer six drawer commode or chest is heavily inlaid and trimmed with b...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Stacked Dressers in Limed Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired. A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Teak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign chest in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful s...
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1860s British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century William And Mary Style Two-Over-Two Oak Hall Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome smaller chest in a Primitive rendition of the more refined William and Mary Style. This well made English Cabinet has the original incised brass drop-pulls and escutcheons...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

STUNNING RALPH LAUREN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS NiGHTSTAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Ralph Lauren Military Campaign Chest of Drawers. A stunning Ralph Lauren military campaign chest of drawers nightstand is a unique and captivating piece of furniture that combines the elegance of traditional design with the rugged charm of a military-inspired aesthetic. It exudes a sense of adventure and sophistication, making it a captivating addition to any bedroom. Crafted from high-quality materials, this nightstand showcases Ralph Lauren's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. The chest features a distinctive campaign design, inspired by vintage military furniture...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Marble Top Louis XVI Style Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
This gorgeous marble top commode chest is a truly luxurious piece of furniture. It is made with the finest materials, making it an heirloom piece that can be passed down through gene...
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2010s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau, A Pair This pair of three drawer bureaus are based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique che...
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Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the refined beauty of our 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode, meticulously restored to its former glory. Crafted with premium walnut wood and adorned with c...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Antique and Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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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