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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Biedermeier
21st Century Pair of Garnet Lacquered Bierdemeier Style Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of lacquered commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style,
the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burl Olive Wood Italian Two Drawer Lift Top Night Stand Cabinet End Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Olive Wood Italian Two Drawer Lift Top Night Stand Cabinet End Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Burl, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel, United States, 1964
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut trumeau chest is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Comò anni 50-60, in teak impiallacciato e vetro, marrone
Located in Milano, IT
Comò, Legno impiallacciato Teak, piano in vetro retro trattato.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Teak
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Offered for sale is a large, monumental mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by National Mt. Airy Furnit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Five Drawer Birch Chest Dresser Modernmates
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball "ModernMates" Collection. Circa 1950s. The chest features tapered block feet, deep drawers for maximum storage and recessed channel handles...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Six-drawer bedroom chest of drawers in thuja burl with mirror and glass 1960s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern bedroom chest of drawers with double glass top, Italian manufacture circa 1960s.
The cabinet is rounded at the sides with a unique and finished design, very special is the do...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century chest of drawers with stained glass and six drawers with brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern wooden chest of drawers with six wide and sturdy drawers, decorated with a very allegorical teal glass top that gives a 'fresh' and Mediterranean touch to the cabinet.
The ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers.
Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the
lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
Category
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample storage as well. An exceptional piece!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Valet, France
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 valet, France.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Laminate, Wood
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style.
Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl.
Ebonized fruitwood drawer details.
Category
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers for storage, sculpted rosewood pulls, and a beautiful walnut fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
HERITAGE HENREDON Walnut Mid 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style chest of drawers by Heritage Henredon, a collaboration between Henredon and Drexel Heritage. Walnut with brass & walnut hardware, solid edge to the to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched drawers, one piece veneer tops and sides, quality secondary woods and a nicely finis...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen circa 1960.
Minimalist design by well known danish designer Henning Jorgensen, for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Featur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1950s Vintage Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “España” chest of drawers by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon. This beautiful dresser features a black finish with six drawers, each with 2 round brass rings to...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Grey German Single Biedermeier Pinewood Chest, Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique German Biedermeier single commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The chest is composed with two large ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blond Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome three drawer chest made in Sweden of golden Birch. Perfect for storage of bedding or clothes. A lovely piece of furniture in any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb 1503 Planner Group Maple & Black Two Drawer Chests
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group by Winchendon maple nightstands, cabinets, chests, end tables, 1950's. Featuring Model 1503 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Mahogany 1950s English serpentine front 'tall boy' chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s mahogany veneered serpentine fronted, seven drawer 'tall boy' chest of drawers on a solid mahogany base with brass fittings. This piece is fitted with brass handles...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face and on the sides. With its brass handles, its design is unique and typical of the I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Vintage Broyhill Emphasis Chests of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chest of drawers in walnut. Sculpted wood handles on each drawer. Could be used as large bedside tables.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dal Vera Chest of Drawers in Woven Rattan and Bamboo Italian Design 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Dal Vera chest of drawers in woven rattan and bamboo 1970 Italian design with 4 drawers. Brass drawer entries
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century chest of drawers in mahogany burl and glass
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern bedroom chest of drawers made of mahogany burl, 1950s Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
The cabinet is made of mahogany with a distinctive worked and decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Desirable teak tallboy chests with inset brass handles, designed by Børge Mogensen (Model Bm-64) in 1957 and manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen, in Denmark, circa 1960. Four n...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza, USA 1960s. Paul McCobb (1917-1969) was an American furniture and industrial designer who gained prominence in t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Scandinavian mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality piece of furniture fitted with 4 graduating drawers. All fitted with shaped brass handles.
Fluted deta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Wavy Front Nightstands in Birch
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century (1940s) wave front birchwood nightstands with two drawers in a birchwood case resting on four tapered angled legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid century modern Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Soviet Union in the 1970´s.
It´s made of wood and plywood. It has rosewood veneer.
The chest is in good ...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body.
At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Brass Chest of Drawers by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century chest of three drawers crafted in a sleek modern form entirely clad in brass with a hip acid washed finish featuring Chinese characters as drawer pulls signifying th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
mind-century commode with drawers by Alfred Hendrickx 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This decorative commode can be a nice fit to your living- or bedroom. It has 8 drawers each detailed with an aluminum knob. The red/brown color of the wood brings gives a warm and co...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive.
Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux. This architectural chest features eight dovetailed drawers with their original bronz...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Cerused and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawers features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Cane, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
a set of two bedside tables handmade in Italy between the 50s and 60s using natural fibers such as bamboo, rattan and thin cane for a perfect and chic Riviera style of the time.
Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-century Commode, Designed by Jiri Jiroutek, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Oakwood
The body was cleaned and oiled,
hard wax oil
Good Original Condition
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with recessed wooden pulls, two large hidden drawers, three more larger drawer...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820
Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode has a gorgeous walnut veneer. The uppermost drawer is slightly...
Category
1820s European Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
An Henredon custom Folio one fruitwood chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Features 2 smaller top drawers, a two door cabinet and 3 large ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Steel Frame Dresser by George Nelson Associates (Yellow)
Located in 성동구, KR
Offered For Sale Is A Pair Of Circa 1950'S Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Chests From The Steel Frame Series By George Nelson For Herman Miller. These Brightly Colored Chests Are Pa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser by Distinctive Furniture by Stanley 1950/1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser made by the noted American manufacturer Distinctive Furniture by Stanley, circa 1950/1960’s. The dresser features two banks of three deep drawers, whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome birch Karl Johan Biedermeier chest of drawers with a drawer front fold down secretary. The drawer-front opens to an ample and beautiful ebonized and faux mahogany interior offering two letter drawers...
Category
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Jack Van Der Molen, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Co, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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