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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Commode Vintage En Teck De Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Commode vintage en teck de Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark 1960 commode en teck ouvrant sur trois tiroir, signé au dos Hauteur : 61 cm longueur 83, prof...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of five companies, Regarding me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and select carefully selected items. With 20 years of experience, we offer Japanese antiques ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Campaign Form Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style dresser with antique brown leather-wrapped sides. With four drawers and a slide, brass handles, and nailhead details all around the frame. Dimensions 40" W x 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and refined chest of drawers by Erno Fabry. Made in Italy with solid brass, polished hardware and legs. Walnut construction with unusual curved front and picture frame des...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to the first half of the 19th century. Born in Tennes...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Poplar, Pine

Pair of Italian Bombay Inlaid Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of walnut Italian Bombe Chests. Chests feature a shaped top with a curved bombe shape adding a sense of elegance and fluidity. Chests contain four drawers with parquet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with marble. Beautifully handcrafted from walnut and adorned with a rich walnut veneer, it showcases a naturally ag...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers No. 394, Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing low chest of drawers no. 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen in the early 1960s made at Aksel Kjersgaard. Made in rosewood with a beautiful grain. Marked by maker. The chest orig...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect for storing documents, drawings, and more. The drawers are fitted with brass knob...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto, circa 1975, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplicity and...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut, Burl

17th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode With Veneer and Walnut Burl
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut cross-banded veneer and walnut burl veneer. The chest of drawer is an Italian ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

French Louis XV style painted three drawer commode C 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style painted commode C 1945, the block front case has canted sides and three drawers, each dovetailed and adorned with antiqued foliate hardware, above scrolled legs...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish small-sized chest of drawers or nightstand in blue painted wood. Height: 47 cm / 18,5 inch. Dating from the early 19th century, this small dresser is composed with three dra...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Model # 701 Featuring four very clean drawers frame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest with serpentine front and black gold embossed leather top Serpentine front with a vibrant red background and decorated with painted scenes of ...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Paint

Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood

19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Military officer’s Campaign chest of five drawers by Ross & Co of Dublin. Crafted in 1860-1880 in solid mahogany with original brass fittings and drawer locks by Hobbs & Co. Gently repolished to preserve the beautiful patina. England / Ireland 1860-1880 Ross and Co...
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian styl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops, Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commodes with a sienna marble top over two inlaid drawers, supported by slender cabriole legs with brass mounts. Pair availabl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Paul Iribe Reproduction Art Deco Commode in Shagreen Leather
By Paul Iribe
Located in Chicago, IL
20.5” x 14” x 36.5”H Please contact for domestic shipping rates. Sauteuse commode in rosewood and ebony, sheathed in shagreen stingray leather with ebony and faux pearl flower inl...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow fronted top above 2 short and 3 long cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original brass...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Directoire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Fren...
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1910s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Sideboard Commode Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Danish Modern sideboard commode teak, Denmark 1960s. Fully restored.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted breakfront three-drawer commode from late 19th century Stockholm, with dentil molding, carved rosettes and tapered feet. This Swedish painted commode features a sli...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 85 x 122 x 56 cm - Custom size on request SÓHA design studio conceives and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fine Quality Inlaid French Mixed Woods Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pay attention to this remarkable piece! This may have the most exotic use of mixed woods, incredibly crisp bronze ormolu and fantastic inlay I've seen in decades. The bronze is of th...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut

Brass and Glass Commodes, A Pair, Italy, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a world of golden glamour and let these Italian beauties transport you back to the effortlessly chic 1960s. Imported straight from Italy, these oversized commodes (or cabin...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Natūra Straw Marquetry Inlay Collectible Green Gradient Drawer Cabinet RUDA
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 i...
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2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Usm Haller Storage C1A18 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Lleno White marble Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Lleno White marble with structure in solid walnut and with metal base in bronzed finish. With 4 drawers and an upper drawer divided in 3 storage. Whit white marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on four carved Louis XV style feet. The chest with barbed and scalloped front features t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers circa 1960. 3 drawers fitted with brass looped handles.  Rich colour and unusually for teak polished surface. Standing on tapere...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 1960s vintage bedside tables in Rosewood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of Rosewood bedside tables with handles and gilt brass inserts, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, show signs of wear and tear given by time SIZING: Height ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 52"W x 15"D x 33.5"H. Custom size on request Finish: 'scratched' SÓHA desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Wall Mounted Console w/ Doors, Ivory Wood & Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning piece of French Louis XV style furniture with the best marble top and gorgeous beefy bronze omorlu and inlay. The marble top is that gorgeous lavender to yellow ma...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Walnut, Ebonized, & Giltwood Commode, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with ebonized edge, the conforming case below housing three drawers with the top drawer being somewhat hidden, the pilasters flanking the drawers are ebonize...
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Early 1800s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Satinbirch Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 19th century Satinbirch wood, childs size wellington chest, having eight drawers with original turned wooden knobs, enclosed by Locking Pilaster. Childs si...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Don Ruseau French Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality, vintage Don Ruseau commode with wonderful French provincial influence, featuring a warm-toned medium-light brown finish over a serpentine-front top with a pull-out ex...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pyramid Form Wood Chest of Drawers, 1990s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A contemporary pyramid-form hardwood chest of drawers. Interesting triangular design featuring an A-frame and nine graduated drawers with round knobs. Constructed of sturdy solid woo...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Pair of 1960s vintage bedside tables in Rosewood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of Rosewood bedside tables with handles and gilt brass inserts, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, show signs of wear and tear given by time SIZING: Height ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique Kiri medicine chest of drawers, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tall apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from Hyogo pref., Japan. . Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the styl...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Commode
Located in Encinitas, CA
This bombe style Venetian book matched walnut veneer bombe three drawer commode is a splendid piece that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space it is added to. The piece is ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Pitch Pine & Marble Shop Counter Cabinet / Kitchen Island, 19thc
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This antique shop counter dates from the 19th century and was made in France. It features a pitch pine paneled frame with a drawer a large shelve and white marble top. This shop coun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Dixie Furniture Saybrook Maple Chest Cabinet, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of American classical chest of drawer and cabinet chest from Dixie Furniture's Saybrook Maple collection. Good vintage condition. Measure 30.25"...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Tray Top Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany tray top commode, the gallery has openings on the sides for carrying; the sliding tambour front reveals open interior. The front l...
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1810s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Italian Wood Painted Nightstand, circa 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous nightstand with painted floral pattern in creams, reds and blues. This table is a very versatile piece that can be used as a side table in a living room, foyer or next to a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous inlaid walnut and satinwood floral and bronze mounted commode. Look at the quality of the inlay and marble top. The bronze mounts are nice and crisp. Good original...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) commode in the Louis XVI style exhibiting the finest craftsmanship, after the original model by Jean Henri Riesener, including parquetry inlaid fruitwood veneer...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Jean Michel Wilmotte Two Drawer Palmer Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Knobs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Just in from France is this iconic Jean Michel Wilmotte Palmer chest made of cerused oak. Trained in both architecture and interior design, Jean Michel Wilmotte is one of France's mo...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Paldao Cabinet or Chest Refinished Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Art Deco Cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. This piece is currently being refinished and will look wonderful when completed. Thi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Country Commode
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in the 18th Century, this French country commode consists of a well-aged walnut with a warm red-brown tone. There are two drawers that offer ample storage space. They re...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Style French Cabinets/Commodes of Bombe Form, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts and marquetry inlay. Bombe form with graceful curved leg ending in sabots. The cabinets are made of Kingwood and have sati...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

20th-C. Hand Painted Chinoiserie Chest W/ Birds / Fruit / Lotus Made In Macau
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This chinoiserie chest is wonderful! It is had painted with a pretty birds holding cherry branches and a plethora of flowing lotus leaves and insects. The sides are also painted in a...
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Mid-20th Century Macanese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning piece of French Louis XV style furniture with the best marble top and gorgeous beefy bronze omorlu and inlay. The marble top is that gorgeous lavender to yellow ma...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bodega Dresser, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
BODEGA DRESSER Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast of light and shadow used by Caravaggio. Dresser designed by Jo...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fir counter with Carrara marble top
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Sublime solid fir counter with a majestic Carrara marble top, a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. Its refined design is enhanced by sculpted columns and molded panels, givi...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Mahogany Leather Tall Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous mahogany dresser or chest of drawers by Ralph Lauren from the modern Hollywood collection. The dresser features a mahogany veneered case with a cream parchment clad front. There are five large storage drawers and two smaller drawers each having oversized, hand-stitched leather pulls in a chic art deco era luggage style with polished metal hardware. The case is supported by a floating style base. Makers plaque on inside of drawer. Provenance: From the estate of Christian Audigier...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Magnets

Fine Quality Three Drawer French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful marble top commode in the Louis XV style with a beautiful marble top and gorgeous wood quality. The piece features beautiful inlay and harmonious coloration betwe...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th century hand painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880. Here we have 2 decorative chest of drawers from Sweden painted in the Gustavian taste. Stepped rectangular top's and ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has four drawers and one pull out writing board.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Contemporary Handcrafted Nightstand "Ascens" with Brass Linear Handle by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted nightstand model "Ascens" with two drawers, with brass linear handles. The handles form a continuous linear pattern in oxidized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30.5" H x 33.25" W x 18" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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