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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Pigneres, chest of drawers, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, France, circa 1968. This exquisite cabinet is beautifully designed featuring a nice structure of sharp...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

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

French Louis Philippe period walnut bleached commode
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis Philippe French dresser. It dates from the middle of the 19th century. The wood is in bleached walnut bramble. This technique aims to lighten the furniture on the one hand an...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, six drawers for storage, recessed handles, chrome ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

1960s Upcycled Palisander Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or buffet server By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" Mirror 50 h x 36 w
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Charlotte Perriand, Pair of Chests of Drawers Les Arcs, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand (attributed to), pair of chests of drawers in solid pine, circular handles, LES ARCS circa 1960     
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco TV chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 55 cm / w...
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with four wide drawers manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Drawer fronts with beautiful ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black l...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Svensk Fur two-door commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Two door dresser in pine by Svensk Fur. Designer: Göran Malmvall. Interior with removable drawers and shelves.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Brouer Mobelfabrik Rosewood Six Drawer Dresser Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish low chest of drawers by Brouer Mobelfabrik, manufactured in Denmark, 1965. Crafted from rosewood, the cabinet features tapered mitered edges and six drawers with square recess...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Each piece features three deep dovetailed drawers and horizontal ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage telephone cabinet with table, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s. This stylish piece of furniture is a perfect addition for lovers of Danish design and will add a touch of retro charm to any hallway or living space. With a compact width of 41 cm and a handy height of 20 cm, the cabinet is ideal for small spaces, while the table with its dimensions of 88 cm wide and 39 cm high offers space for decoration or everyday use. Advantages: Authentic Danish design by Kai Kristiansen. Compact and functional, perfect for small spaces. High-quality teak finish for durability and style. Good to know This piece of furniture is an authentic item from the 1960s and can be combined with a matching mirror at an additional cost. The depth of the table is 34 cm and of the cabinet 32 cm, making both items easy to place. Resume Vintage design piece from the 60s. Practical and stylish for any modern or retro interior design...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers or bedside chest By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Pair Brutalist Four Drawer Commodes, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian pair brutalist design four drawer commodes. Long, thin, narrow slits of wood create the fronts of the commodes. Sides and tops are smooth. When closed, drawers appear t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Kidney Style Iroko & Marble Top Little Chest of Drawers, c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1960. Iroko, marble top and brass. The kidney shape of tops on the furnitures is typical of the 18th century. It...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen, Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets, France, 1965
Located in New York, NY
Twin columns of twisted gilt wood form the vertical borders of this gracefully symmetrical, black lacquered, double door cabinet. Provenance: In 1965 Maison Jansen decorated a Paris...
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Walnut Wood Italian Art Deco Style Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture with ebonized wooden base and body veneered in walnut wood, of excellent quality. Dresser equippe...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in London, GB
Svend Langkilde - Chest of Drawers, c1960s An exquisite chest of drawers made from solid and veneered rosewood, designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Paint

Deco 1940s chest of drawers of Scandinavian manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Particular 1940s chest of drawers. This 1940s vintage furniture piece features three drawers. The handle carved in wood is black while the rest of the cabinet is light gray. Good c...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960s Italian White Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 1960s Italian white patinated wooden chest of drawers. Radiating an air of elegance, the base is finished in a pristine white, acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dressers or chests of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black lac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Ebonized Figural Brass Marble Top Napoleonic Side Cabinet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous black lacquered or ebonized side cabinet in the Napoleonic style. The cabinet features beautiful bright brass castings of cherubs and figures and various other for...
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1960s European Napoleon III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian elegant chest of drawers attr. to Paolo Buffa with brass knobs
Located in Milano, IT
Enter the enchanting world of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, where every piece of furniture was a work of art, and elegance was paramount. This exquisite Italian chest of draw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen. a Model 394 Rosewood Dresser from Aksel Kiersgaard Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Kai Kristiansen (Denmark. Born 1929) Low, 4-drawer chest made from rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Features Kristiansen’s trademark circular drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Pair of Bedside tables in parchment by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
Located in Conversano, IT
Elegant pair of nightstands in parchment gray-green designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Tura Milano in the 1970s. Rare in this color that gives it a beauty that is difficult to ren...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper

1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details....
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960's Italian Walnut & Sycamore Commode & Drybar
Located in Aspen, CO
1960's Italy Walnut & Sycamore Commode & Drybar Restored
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

Palisander beside chest by Niels Clausen for N.C. Møbler
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare beside chest of drawers designed by Niels Clausen for N.C. Møbler. Made in Denmark, 1960s. The corpus is in original vintage condition with minor signs of wear. With manufactu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde / Illums Bolighus
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers that embraces the pine grain and colour rather than try and hide it.  This model would have usually been painted over but is presented in a natural colour with polished finish. Contrasting darker teak rectangular top.  Fitted with 3 graduating drawers below each fitted with 2 oak handles...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Pine

Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Stunning shaped chest of drawers very much in the art deco taste.  2 drawers below the top with a further ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Italian Chest of Drawers of the Twentieth Century in Natural Color Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers of the twentieth century in natural color walnut with three drawers. The drawers have quality dovetail joints. Walnut forms very beautiful handmade designs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet with solid brass legs and perfectly proportioned brass drawer pulls. An excellent ent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Black white lacquered chest of drawers with glass top 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1960s chest of drawers revisited in modern style. In the top has a beautiful glass top with curved work on the front edges, note the brass handles and the capacious and...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its design is distinctive, with a top featuring beveled corners and conical legs typica...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality. Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates. Brass hardware was profes...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Industrial Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Brutalist Raw Poplar Sideboard
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is finished with poplar wood with strong and irregular graining and a characteristic, earthy color, where browns and ...
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1960s Scandinavian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Poplar

French chest of drawers 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French chest of drawers in French oak 1850. Crafted from the finest French oak, this stunning cabinet exudes a timeless beauty that enriches any room. The wood has been carefully c...
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1850s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

6 drawers commode in gold wood by Paolo Buffa
Located in Monaco, MC
Important 6 drawers commode designed by Paolo Buffa. Golden oakwood, bronze handles, brass feet. Italian work circa 1950 Hight feet and rounded notch under the deck. More info...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fornasetti Design Three 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: 70cm / 27.6" Depth: 38cm / 15" Height: 75...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles. A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture with a retro feel. The special burl wood,...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two dra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

Curved parchment bedside tables by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare pair of curved nightstands designed by Aldo Tura and made by the Tura Milano company of the same name. These two exceptional pieces represent the pinnacle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850. Delightful maltese inlaid commode of small proportions. Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods.  Star motif to...
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4769, fine quality Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers, having figured top with moulded edge above 7 graduated, oak lined drawers fitted with original turned handles and fl...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Danish Midcentury Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Commodes 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

Fully restored chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Material: beech wood, plywood. It´s in excellent condition, completely renovated. ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Tops. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs. Width: 80cm / 31.5" Depth: 43cm / ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

John Keal for Brown Saltman Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern mahogany highboy dresser with four drawers and maker's mark.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Cassettiera in pergamena di Aldo Tura per Tura Milano
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria e mozzafiato cassettiera in pergamena color grigio verde disegnata da Aldo Tura e prodotta da Tura Milano negli anni 70. Molto rara in questo colore che le dona una bel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

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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