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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Vintage Italian Walnut Miniature Commodini Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage neoclassical miniature chest of drawers / commodini made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shallow fri...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Chest of Drawers from Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood chest of drawers from Maison Jansen, 1970s Rare find in good condition. elegant bass work with the wood.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers. Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings on the drawer fronts and nickeled pulls.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s. Modular chest of drawers with square base and rou...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Vintage Mount Airy Walnut French Country Provincial Lowboy Chest Dresser Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Mt. Airy walnut French Provincial / Country lowboy chest, dresser or stand featuring rectangular serpentine form with two drawers, brass hardware and cabriole legs. 2483. ...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Young manufacturing midcentury Walnut highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 46.75 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet with a shaped apron. The top section features an arrangement of 2 over 3 oak lined dr...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Style Dresser / Sideboard, Cerulean Blue Lacquer, Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style dresser / sideboard, cerulean blue lacquer, brass accents, recently painted in our state of the art workshops. Baker n...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet. Georgian era The lower section having 3 oak lined drawers and the upper section hav...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Stanley Furniture, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Stanley Furniture. circa 1970s. Features a brutalist inspired design, nine drawers with concealed handles, and beautiful blond walnut ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Post Modern Pair of Pencil Reed & Travertine Pagoda Commodes
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage post modern pair of pagoda side tables, pencil reed frames with travertine stone top and sides. Unique hammered metal closure. Finished on the...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Travertine

1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Copper Luggage Chests Steamer Trunk Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching pair of steamer trunk luggage cases Love the copper finish Can double up as a pair of side tables Very on trend interiors look S...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

1970s Birch Chest of Drawer, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original conditon with minor signs of use. - High gloss finish.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

MidCentury Goatskin Italian Chest of Drawer, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style. The chest of drawers has a v...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Early 1990s Postmodern Waterfall Marbleized Formica Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1990s Postmodern waterfall marbleized formica chest of drawers / dresser. Features the perfect sizing to fit in any small room, a six draw...
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1990s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s. The cabinet has 24 drawers with authentic handles and 4 pull-ou...
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low board in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Probably made b...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Camel bone and mother of pearl inlaid three drawer commode with ball turned pulls and geometric detail. The double bombe serpentine chest extensively ...
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Late 20th Century Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of modular red plastic mod. 4602 chest of drawers on wheels by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s. Modular piece of furniture with four drawers, mod. 4602, one of wh...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser A spectacular dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Decorative Chest of Drawers, English, Drawing Room, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and walnut drawing room storage cabinet in Georgian revival taste using quality antique stock...
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Cane Organic Modern Pedestal Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo, Rattan and wicker chest of drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. A fan...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Cabinet by Jitona, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, veneer - Good, original condition - Label: Furniture of first class quality.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: rosewood Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Compatible Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Dressers, Burlwood, Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Compatible pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman dressers, Burlwood, Chrome, All items fully refinished. Mid-Century Modern dresser / sideboard by Milo Baughman, chrome, walnut...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Lacquered Chest of Drawers from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco style dresser by Lam Lee, 1990s. Wooden structure with rounded sides; body is sponge lacquered on metal leaf, drawers and top are spong...
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1990s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Goatskin Wood Italian Commodes, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser. The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Antique Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style French Inlaid Marble Top Commodes Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This gorgeous pair of Louis XV Style French Marble Top Commodes...
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1940s European Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in London, GB
For Maxalto Layered wood sides cut to reveal ebonised layers and dot details, with leather-fronted drawers and pulls (leather pulls replaced). This slender chest of drawers is a ...
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1970s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, White Marble, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, white marble, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Raffia Pagoda Night Stands Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage raffia Harrison Van Horn nightstands chests. These have been newly lacquered in a creamy linen color. Brass hardware has been pr...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Raffia, Lacquer

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and Banded Satinwood Side Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany and satinwood banded inlay side chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Finished on ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

BAKER Stately Homes George II Inlaid Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A George II style bombe commode chest by Baker Furniture, from their Stately Homes Collection. Walnut with slightly distressed finish, inlays, moulded rectangular top inlaid with cro...
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Late 20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 20th-C. Custom French Neo-Classical Style Painted Chests / Side Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These have timeless appeal! This is a pair of French neo-classical style chests or side tables. These could work from livingroom to bedroom. They are custom bench made piece. The che...
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1990s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Sublime Black Lacquer Wicker Commode by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
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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1990s Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Rattan

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set Dimensions : Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm Mirror : h 71 x w 70 x d 4 cm small chest of drawer...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest W/ Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kincaid Chippendale Oak Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Kincaid Chippendale Oak Bedside Chest or Nightstand. Measures 24" in width, 16" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Acior Maison Desoer Liège - Industrial chest of drawers very solidly built all steel 35 drawer file cabinet with drawers and the original lab...
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1940s Belgian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Willy Rizzo Mario Sabot Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant chest of drawers made by Maria Sabot and attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s. Cream white lacquered surface with brass details.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Goatskin Italian Chest of Drawer, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style. A fine and distinct taste. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately Homes Collection, circa last quarter 20th centu...
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Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry Having four graduating drawers on bracket feet. Perfect from a Bedside Stand or End Table. Unsigned. 30...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

C-24 Chest of Drawers by Jordi Casablancas, Catalonia, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
“C-24” chest of drawers designed by Jordi Casablancas i Muntañola, produced by “Mobles i Decoració Casablancas” in beech wood and leather handles. Se...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970 Chest of Drawers by Novy Domov, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chest of drawers made in high gloss. Made in Czechoslovakia in Nový Home (marked) in the 1970s. Good original condition, marks used.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 20th C. Kincaid Chippendale Solid Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th C. Kincaid Chippendale Solid Oak Chest of Drawers in great condition and measuring 37" in width, 19" in depth and standing 31" tall.
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Wave Front Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautiful wave front design with heavy brass hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

White Wood and Black Skai Samarcanda Chest of Drawers by Magistretti for Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden structure painted in white polyurethane color. Black skai cover on the top (light defects at some corner). Large chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 107w x 53,5d Small chest of dra...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand. By Henredon. USA, circa 1980s. Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful English Georgian style four-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous yew wood, with ebony string inlay on top, and origina...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome Gorgeous mid-century dresser or sideboard designed and produced in the United States, circa 1980s. This piece is made of burlwood with chrome accents and details. Very decorative square patchwork wood...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Italian Lewis Mittman Carved Walnut Provincial Louis XV Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Lewis Mittman chest of drawers or bombe style dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular serpentine form with carved Provincial / Louis XV styling. Made in Italy. ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak wall board Design: Kai Kristiansen Producer: Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark Decade: 1960s This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Nightstands by O.B. Solie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Hollywood regency brass & mirror nightstand designed by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture in the United States, circa 1980s. These pair of nightstand features a beautiful brass b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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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