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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto, circa 1975, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplicity and...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Pinewood Commode - Antique Single Bed Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, single antique German Biedermeier commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed bed side table is composed with three large drawers, enh...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Stylish Mahogany Chifferobe, Chest, Dresser after Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Substantial solid mahogany dresser having cerused finish with fading black trim. The finish (original) shows some wear, and poor touch ups (see ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Couple nightstands in walnut and walnut maple, elegant line of baroque recall. Shaped top, with a pointed handle, large inner compartment in mahogany folder. Wavy front feet.
Restored and wax polished
Dresser measures cm: H 97, W 127, D 55
Bedside tables measures cm: H 60, W 45, D 35.
About Gino Maggioni
Gaetano Borsani, owned his own furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, where the 16-year-old Osvaldo received his first training. At that time, the designer of the atelier was the architect Gino Maggioni, who brought with him influences of the early 20th century Jugendstil movement from Vienna and who instilled in the young Borsani an appreciation for the arts and crafts and furniture making.
Luigi Maggioni, known as Gino (San Giorgio su Legnano, 5 May 1898 – Diano Marina, 14 December 1955), was an Italian architect, known for having made an important contribution to the development of the interior architecture and furnishing sector.
Gino Maggioni's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with important realized prices
We can sell the Dresser and bedside tables...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Exquisite Biedermeier Commode, Circa 1820
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Commode, Circa 1820
This exceptional commode, dating from approximately 1820, exemplifies the refined elegance of the Biedermeier period. Its most striking fea...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront chest of drawers, English. Four long graduated drawers. Shaped apron compliments the form & the elegant French splay feet. The drawers & top edge outli...
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1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers by Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers created and signed by "Heritage-Henredon". We have had the chest refinished in a black lacquer and it is in excellent cond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Spectacular Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish Art Deco Italian walnut chest of four drawers dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian chest of 3 lockable drawers.
Classy birch chest of drawers consisting of 3 drawers with metal details on the locks. The light color and burl wood grain make it an eleg...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays.
Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Teak
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
Brass and chrome tiles over wood with wood veneer face on pulls, both signed, one on bottom, one on side...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. This chest has fantastic graining and color throughout. The top is beautifully grained and follows down to simple sides...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes
itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments
for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Louis XV Style ormolu-mounted tulipwood and exotic woods marquetry serpentine bombe commode. The breche d’alep marble top is over two drawers sans traverse inlaid with flor...
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Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Chest Of Drawers C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Chest Of Drawers C.1900
Of commode proportions. Three long drawers, retaining original brass escutcheons and key. Standing on bracket feet....
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Gabriella Crespi Mr Mme chrome brass chest of drawers 1972
Located in Paris, IDF
The "Mr-Mme" chest of drawers is an iconic creation by Gabriella Crespi, dating back to 1972. Characterized by a set of nested drawers with diagonal grooves on the sides, the piece w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands in the Style of Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands in the style of Henry Link. Classic lines and design. We think these would be amazing in a gloss gray. ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design and distressed white lacquer finish, yet subtle variations in their details make each unique. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware.
A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
JK Møbler, Dresser, Oak, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and black-painted metal dresser or commode produced by JK Møbler, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to the first half of the 19th century.
Born in Tennes...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately detailed hardware, shaped top, handsome original large iron handles on the side pa...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers and is centered by an arched storage door with an ornate carved surround and an old master style religious painting on the door of Christ. The drawers have decorative cartouche designs on the front with an iron pull in the center and finished in gilt. The cantilever style stand has two square leg supports decorated with acanthus vines and gilt finishes flanking four turned supports attached to stretchers. Decorated in the style of a Bargueno or Vargueno desk...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Glorious Bookmatch Burl Walnut Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely breathtaking Art Deco demilune commode by the esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, circa 1935. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in ex...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, around 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers adorned with fire-gilt bronze fittings as key plates. Resting on tapered legs, this chest is veneered in walnut. Professionally r...
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1820s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
An Elmwood Commode France 1980s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An elmwood chest France 1980s.
High quality manufacturing.
Very heavy.
In good condition.
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1980s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Huge Gilded Ebonized Period French Louis XV Marble Top Butlers Desk Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
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This is a very rare, monumental butlers desk or large scale commode in solid oak with incredible hand polished and hand-hewn quarried marble. The piece has been painstakingly gilded and ebonized in a French-polished shellac finish and has a red interior. The piece features two side doors which at one time had adjustable shelves. Take a look at the incredible chunky antique locks...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century modern sculpted figured walnut five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 37"W x 18.88"D x 48.63"H.
Very good o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass Nightstand or Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patinated Brass Nightstand or Chest, made by Sarried Limited, American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a night stand, end or side table, or petite chest. It r...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Superb Cabinet / Chest Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
Located in LEWES, GB
Superb, rare cabinet / chest attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some minor marks to the top surface. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Three Drawer Rococo Modern Bombay Chest With Marble Top
Located in Trenton, NJ
This modern Rococo-style three-drawer Bombay chest with a marble top is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship. Its graceful curves, ornate details, and luxurious materials make...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready.
An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have TWO of these available. Other one listed separately.
Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture for their Regency Imperial collection circa 1985.
One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has had a wood vertical divider installed.
Top, door and drawer faces are clad in bronzed mirrored glass with gilt brass escutcheons and pulls. Sides of case clad in polished brass sheet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century country English provincial chest of drawers or commode crafted from thick pine boards. The pine has a desirable aged and distressed patina with prior insect damage...
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19th Century English Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut wood during the 1700s, this lovely commode hails from Bordeaux, France. The top has a subtle arbalete curve with quarter-round molding, while the sides have a m...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers , in original condition. Full of history this particularly chest was bought from Homestall Manor , believed to have once been John of Gaunt...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French marble top commode made of bookmatched burl mahogany and decorative Empire style ormolu. The commode’s top is a Saint Anne marble with curved front edges making for a durabl...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Wood Venetian Dresser 2 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Venetian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture of fabulous line, wavy and rounded on the front and sides, in walnut, burl and beech wood. Dresser of excellent p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest Bar
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual Scandinavian modernist piece of furniture. Flip top upper section intended as a dry bar. with drawers below. Small leather inset handles...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil)
by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept
Measures: 52"W x 15"D x 33.5"H. Custom size on request
Finish: 'scratched'
SÓHA desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Bernhardt Walnut Marble Top Chests of Drawers Night Stands with Brass Hardware
By Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Bernhardt Walnut Marble Top Chests of Drawers Night Stands with Brass Hardware
Offered for sale is a vintage pair of Bernhardt Furn...
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
An Italian painted 2-drawer commode in the Piedmontese manner, nicely decorated with neoclassical motifs with a sienna faux marble top, brass drawer pulls and wallpaper lined interior.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Directoire French Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Directoire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Fren...
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1910s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV-style antique black-lacquered petite commode or bedside table, having a shaped top with gilt bronze border, over three-stacked drawers flanked by bronze Rococo mounts, raise...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Quality Antique 18th Century George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Antique 18th Century George III figured mahogany chest on chest with the top section having a shaped moulded cornice with a mahogany freeze above two short and three long coc...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Chest of Drawers by Niels Clausen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Clausen chest of drawers with typical Arne Vodder lines.
Made in partly solid teak.
Made by Niels Clausen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition a...
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1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a serpentine and beveled edge aro...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century Irish mahogany chest of drawers, stunningly hand carved, fully restored and of exceptional quality with rich patination and grain. The well figured, m...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
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
Materials
Brass
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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