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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Paul McCobb 2 pc. Bookcase / Chest from the Planner Group Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted solid medium toned maple wood two piece three drawer chest with matching bookcase top . This very early production piece from designer Paul McCobb has the first s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Louis XV Style Chest Three Drawer Chest with Floral Design and Wooden Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Louis XV Style Chest Three Drawer Chest with Floral Design and Wooden Top. Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 32cm / 12.6" Height: 70cm / 27.6"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
A beautiful Italian Marquetry Marble top Commode / Chest of 2 drawers. Nice gilded decorations. marquetry in Kingwood, Walnut, and Rosewood. Old Swiss/ German Railroad Lable on reve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant chest of drawers, model DC154, designed by Carlo de Carli and made by Sormani in Italy in 1963. It comes in different versions, but the rosewood one is considered the finest....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bedside Tables with Floral Design and Marble Tops
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian small chests with marble slab and frame in white, redesigned with hummingbird design pattern. Marble top. Fine original fittings in s...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930/1940s, painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consiste...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece of apothecary furniture, offering maximum storage using the minimum of space. Recen...
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Willy Rizzo light blue lacquered and brass commode 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a beautiful pastel blue lacquer finish, and brass standing, handles and details above the four drawers, this beautiful commode carries a stellar Italian mid-century aesthetic in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Model 300-139 Armchairs from Swarzędz Factory, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair of armchairs was produced by the Polish company Swarzędzka Furniture Factory in 60s.The armchairs have new cushions, reupholstered in a quality green fabric. The beech fram...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Style Tall Teak Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1960s teak tall dresser or chest or drawers in the style of Kai Kristiansen. Sharp distinct design lines. Teak veneer with edges of solid teak and pulls carved from ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide sections within. Each drawer offers great space an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Style Commode
Located in Portland, OR
Charming chest of drawers with French attitude. Finely crafted by Baker Furniture featuring a painted and glazed finish with interested hand pained details. The design includes a sha...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid 20th century baroque revival walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century baroque inspired walnut chest of drawers circa 1950. Elegant serpentine shaped walnut commode of petit proportions. 4 drawer chest with shaped drawer fronts and to...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th century French Louis XV style Walnut Chests of Drawers, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style chest of drawers made in the 1950s with gilded bronze handles. Two small drawers on the upper part, and two large drawers afterward. Ideal for its size.
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Elegant figurative olive wood Italian Bombe Chair Side Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very stylish diminutive bombe chair or bed side chest. The highly figurative book matched wood with cast brass mounts. The light olive wood with a darker inlay around the top, si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers - linen cabinet in the Art Deco style, Poland, 1930s. After ren
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the early 20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished with high gloss polish. Dim...
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 36"W x 19.5"D x 3...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet USA, Circa 1950s Oak, with brass hardware, metal drawer interiors, and three pull-out writing tablets. Measures: 39.25"W x 19.5"D x 53.5"H. Drawer interiors:: 5"W x 14"D x 3.5"H. Good vintage condition. Would make an excellent parts cabinet or art supply cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic signed Maison Jansen 9 drawer marble top dresser or commode. The piece features superb cast bronze and brass ormolu and a white carara marble top. The mahogany ca...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s Wood-framed chest of drawers or sideboard with beveled profiles and asymmetrically arranged drawers, of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Commode with New York Tribeca Street Map in Vintage Look
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with marble slab and frame in full matt black, one withNew York Tribeca's street network in vintage look. Fine original fittings in solid brass. Width: 81cm / 3...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Rococo Chest with feather design and marble top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Chest with feather design and painted marble top. Width: 91cm / 35.8" Depth: 42cm / 16.5" Height: 77cm / 30.3"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sicilian Wooden Chest Of Drawers, Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Sicilian wooden chest of drawers, marble top, 1930s Found in a noble apartment in Palermo (Italy). Rounded body, front with three drawers, saber legs and handles in cast and chiseled...
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1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Cabinet Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear, dark blemishes and scratching. Please r...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Rara Cassettiera con specchio Maxalto disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Rara Cassettiera con specchio prodotta da Maxalto agli inizi degli anni 80 e disegnata dai famosi designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa. La cassettiera è alta 80 cm ed è composta da 3 cassett...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple lines features three spacious drawers, perfect for storing everyday items such as l...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Sideboard by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi Mobili Moderni, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden sideboard with 3 doors containing a shelf and a sliding door containing 5 drawers and a shelf. One key. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Oak Wood Dressers: Sleek Design Meets Functional Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with the sophisticated charm of our modern oak wood dressers, a stunning pair that marries exceptional craftsmanship with contemporary flair. These mid-cent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Danish Small Chest of Drawers File Cabinet Made from Oak Midcentury Modern 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-century Scandinavian small chest of drawers made from oak with a beautiful warm patina. It’s most like made in Denmark. Manufactured ca 1960s. The front of the drawers and the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Gorgeous book-matched...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s This Aiace chest of drawers by the Italian manufacturer Benatti is a stunning ode to 1960s design. Its vibrant sky-blue colo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage cabinet with three drawers. This piece of modern antique furniture is characterized by the essential lines and careful details typical of Nordic design. It cons...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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

Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Teak by Omann Jun. 1960s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in teak by Omann Ju. Møbelfabrik 1960s. Made in teak, legs in oak. Model no.129. 7 drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Rare Pair Coromandel Carved Lacquer Mable Top French Louis XV Style Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of Coromandel carved lacquer commodes with their original time-worn finish and beautiful scenery. The cases match perfectly however the marble tops are of differe...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs. Width: 68cm / 26.8" Depth: 36cm / 14.2" Height: ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern High Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser. Six spacious dovetail-jointed drawers line the center of the case and are flanked by leather front cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Heritage Federal Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel Heritage Cambridge flamed mahogany wood five drawer dresser chests. Pullout on top of the drawers with brass knobs. Quality American craftsmanship. Circa mid 20th Century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully presented glazed haberdashery shop counter of smaller proportion, England circa 1940. - Glass top and sides over a flight of eight graduated oak fronted drawers and w...
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Oak

RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE & BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers Please note the ...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard / Commode by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century sideboard / commode by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. Doors and drawers are decorated with chrome handles. Central part doors opens down. Corners are with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Chest/Commode with marble top These chests dates from the early 1900's and have their orginal marble top and cast brass handles. The chests has been restored and renovated to the highest standard with a Christian Lacroix black bords...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side handles and corner accents. Incredible craftsmanship throughout with great detail and s...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Pink lacquered mahogany, with lucite and brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Delineator Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Prepare yourself to indulge in the timeless elegance and sophistication of mid-century modern design with this rare model of the 'Delineator' series Chest of Drawers. Designed by the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930. Beautifully made Swedish chest of drawers made in birch and elm and coloured to look like walnut. Simple but elegant top ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Satinwood

Pair High Quality Walnut French Louis XV Style Commodes Dressers, Circa 1960
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 delive...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Danish Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare cabinet in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Teak wooden chest of drawers by Poul Volther by Munch Mobler, Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
DesignVintage Design vintage is a term that is music to the ears of lovers of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. This is not just about style, but also about a legacy of quality and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood sideboard designed by Kai Winding, produced by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. The piece has 2 inside drawers with an opening, very suitable for high end stereo equipment storag...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform the price is for the two small slits on one hand
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic, Beech

A Gilt Brass And Black Glass Serpentine Front Commode
Located in London, GB
A gilt brass and black glass commode from the mid 20th century with gilt and now from age a rich worn patina bank of serpentine drawers. Having foliate scrolled mounts and decorative...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak wood tones. This mid-century vintage furniture piece features 3 drawers, the first o...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, English, C1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Five generously sized drawers which are venee...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By Mengel Furniture Co., (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in original cerused finish, it is in very good, clean and ready to use condition. Remi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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