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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern organic vintage chest of drawers or commodes from teak designed and manufactured, 1960s, Denmark.
An amazing chest with three (3) drawers and much storage space ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers Tall Sculptural Design
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Sculptural Design creation Walnut chest of drawers with a round shaped silhouette that reveals the wood flexibility and beauty and wakens the desire of feeling its shape by ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chatol with three drawers is furniture craftsmanship from the 1920s. Crafted in light mahogany and adorned with brass handles and fittings, it exudes both elegance and functiona...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czechoslova
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully refurbished.
The...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist mahogany chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated w...
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1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech
Scandinavian filing cabinet from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s filing cabinet with double shutter doors and interior with shelves.
The double shutter doors slide vertically to reveal spacious and organized interiors with practical...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised & fruitwood inlaid maltese cross on the top and drawer fronts
Maltese furniture of this period is exceptional reflecting the status and affluence of the island.
Given the size of the island relatively little Maltese furniture was made in comparison to Europe & American mainland.
Minature furniture is rare made either as a model or an apprentice's piece so it is extremely rare to find a minature piece from Malta bearing the Maltese cross.
This minature commode is highly original with beautiful proportions, ornamentation and patination.
The 'H' shaped top with a large centered inlaid Maltese Cross and a border of stringing. The breakfront fitted with three drawers each with stringing and inlaid six point stars centrally positioned behind the wooden knobs. The uprights with two continuous vertical bands of stringing ebonised and fruitwood from the top to the bottom of the drawers in walnut to match the front of the chest and then reverting to ebonising and fruitwood down the feet. Terminating in tapering feet. The panelled sides with a repeat of the double banding on the uprights and rectangular borders within the panels. The oak lined drawers with the original 18th century blue paper lining.
Measures: length 27 cm 10 1/2", height 24 cm 9 1/2", depth 20 cm 8".
Maltese Cross:
The Maltese cross is a symbol that is most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta (also known as the Knights Hospitallers...
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18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Dutch Transitional Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Transitional Painted Commode is fitted with three long drawers and has an antiqued painted finish. With brass molded trim, the design featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut and Ebonized Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a drawer with lions head pull over a pair of pair of doors on one and drawer on other flanked by ebonized columns, raised on square tapered legs.
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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Modern 5-Drawer Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 5-drawer mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finish and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
European Neo Classic Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
A flame mahogany, Movingue and rosewood banded nightstand, the rectangular top with canted corners and a three quarter brass gallery, three drawers with fine brass handles and on pan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Tulipwood and Kingwood Marble Topped Comm
Located in Benington, Herts
An outstanding gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and sycamore parquetry breakfronted breche violet marble topped commode, in French Transitional style dating to the late 19th-e...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Style Silver Trim 3-Drawer Diamond Mirrored Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical silver trim 3-drawer diamond front mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
Pair of Venetian Paint Urn Form Bedside or End Cabinets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Venetian painted urn form cabinets. Neoclassical figures and festoons surrounding a charming urn shape. Storage cabinet and drawer.
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Italian Mahogany & Burl Wood Commode with Verona Rosso Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is on casters with ALL original hardware. Top three drawers are felt lined with compartments - total of five drawers. Pink marble top is also original and beauti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Bureau Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm
Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French Neoclassical Painted Wood Breakfront Raised Chest w/Marble Top 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a subtle break-front design that carries through from the marble top to the wood cabinet below. The charcoal top with white veining rests upon a case which houses two drawers, flanked within canted front side posts, and fitted with ornate Neoclassical hardware. The front skirt is also adorn in elaborate Neoclassical hardware at center. The chest is raised on four shapely cabriole legs, with front feet embellished with metal leaves. The wood has a new custom finish primarily a light blue/gray color with darker accent trim along door fronts. This 19th century French Neoclassical...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this meticulously crafted 19th-century German Neoclassical chest of drawers or nightstand. Adorned with captivating walnut veneer grain, this piece ...
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1830s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Cassettiera scandinava da ufficio
Located in Brescia, IT
Archivio in rovere con impugnature in metallo dorato.
Dotata di quattro ampi cassetti, questa cassettiera offre spazio abbondante per organizzare documenti, materiale d'ufficio, ves...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Chest of Drawers by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, 1957
By C. A. Skov
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of drawers designed in 1957 by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, Denmark. Slim model with six drawers in teak wood and bicolor base in oak and teak...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Sideboard by Ole Wanshcer
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marino, CA
Four drawers with English inspired handles, resting on an Asian inspired support.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Seating and Storage Hallway Piece in Three Types of Scandinavian Pine
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
'Entry'
This piece was formed out of three types of pine; oregon, douglas and scots pine and exhibits each sort beautifully different and contrastive characters.
This is an archetyp...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Charme Chest of Drawers
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Structure in érable wood with details and handles enriched in mother of pearl. Marble top.
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description
Panel 400 + Panel 600 - 380 x 6 x H200 cm
Mate oak wood veneer (SCF-24)
Chest of drawers - 180 x 50 x H60 cm
Mate Beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16)
Desk with 2 drawers - 180 x 50 x H18 cm
Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03)
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Night System sets up all the necessary elements for an area that prioritises conviviality, rest, and entertainment. This piece combines bookcases, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets.
Finding the perfect balance between com fort, functionality and design is the main goal of a furniture system aimed at study and work. This solution features a dark brown oak mate wood veneer panel, a taupe lacquered storage unit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Chiffonier
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Chiffonier chest of drawers commode dresser with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural veneered mdf.
Possible to choose among oak or walnut wood .
Base made of iron with m...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Chiffonier
Located in Paris, FR
Chiffonier chest of drawers commode dresser with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural veneered mdf.
Possible to choose among oak or walnut wood.
Base made of iron with ma...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers and Shelves in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chest of drawers and shelves in teak. 2 shelves. 2 sliding doors. 1 inner modular shelve. 2 drawers. 1 slidin...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Fruitwood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely decorative Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, Fruitwood, and ebonized Fruitwood inlaid chest and original matching mirror. The four-drawer chest in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini is raised by elegant square legs with fine mottled feet and decorated with lovely foliate inlays. At the center are three drawers each displaying a stunning and wonderfully executed array of intricately inlaid scrolled foliate designs of amphora, vessels, musical instruments, staffs, and roaring lions with ormolu keyhole escutcheons and flanked by striking columns with elegant ormolu top and bottom caps. The top drawer also displays a fine richly chased ormolu keyhole escutcheon with a tied berried laurel design set on additional stunning inlaid designs of charming cherubs...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia wooden Chest of Drawers Neoclassic, 6121
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and finished, Northern Italian, three-drawer Neoclassical commode with white, Carrara marble top above pilaster fore-legs trimmed in silver gilt. The whole embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage and exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and refined proportions.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Russian Neoclassical Brass Mounted Mahogany Commode
Early 19th Century
The rectangular faux marble top with outset square corners, above a conforming case fitted with three long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted stiles headed by roundels and ending in tapering square feet.
Height 31 1/4 in. Width 41 in. Depth 20 1/2 in.
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York
Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques...
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Neoclassic, 6671
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique French Marble Topped Louis XVI Style Commode
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in London, GB
This fine, imposing French commode is based on a design by celebrated 18th century cabinetmaker Jean-Francois Leleu (French, 1721-1763). The commode is of mahogany, in rectangular sh...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Italian neo-classical style painted chest of drawers. A nice decorative piece with a very fine patina.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany, Maplewood, Olivewood ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu chests. The his and hers pai...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner
Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Ormolu, and Brass Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. walnut, ormolu, and brass chests. Each four drawer chest is raised by handsome block supports with ...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Baltic 19th Century Empire Style Rosewood and Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Baltic-Continental mid-19th century neoclassical style walnut commode. The two-door and one-drawer commode is raised by square tapered legs ending with square ormolu ...
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19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Bespoke Solid Wood Chest of Drawers in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Magnificent bespoke 7-drawers chest of drawers by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, with lightly curved shape and handcarved achantus details. Each drawer features a Blumotion sof-c...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Shelf with Drawer
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Storage Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Use it as a nightstand for an uncluttered look. Perfect in an entryway with a mirror mounted above.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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