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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Italian Leather Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian leather chest of drawers. Measurements: Height: 42" Length: 42" Depth: 20"
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 9-Chest of Drawer by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 9-drawer front, with white wash finish on oakwood. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface i...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides. ...
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower three. Applied trim to the top drawers gives a faux paneled effect. Between them is...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Theodore Alexander 3-Drawer Chest 3 Drawer Chest is painted in a Venetian Style and is of High quality and craftsmanship.
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Server Buffets, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze-mounted server buffets, after Pierre-Philippe Thomir...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Florentine Wood Chest Nightstand, circa 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous three drawer Florentine nightstand with orange/rust colored banded drawers, as well as gold gilded accents and cabriole legs, marked Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of Swedish painted commodes. Top surface with hand painted faux marble effect, canted corn...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top, inlaid marquetry two-drawer commode.
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Black Bean & Gold circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer you this stunning Art Deco Chest of Drawers veneered in absolutely fabulous American Black Walnut. This exceptional piece veneered in ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Don Ruseau Commode With Pull Out
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality, vintage Don Ruseau commode with wonderful French provincial influence, featuring a warm-toned medium-light brown finish over a serpentine-front top with a pull-out ex...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers is a fine example of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship. Dating to around 1840, the piece features a harmonious design with clean l...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 20th century Swedish modern gentleman's chest of drawers in birch, with nine drawers and the top lifts up to reveal three compartments with brass details. ca 1930s Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of George III Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of English George III chinoiserie lacquered commodes, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. Showcasing an exquisite blend of European craftsmanship and Asian...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV style marble top serpentine front marquetry commode. Made of solid walnut with inlaid marquetry veneer of walnut. Original 1.25" thick marble top. Bra...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

1950s Italian Parchment and Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Parchmanet chest of drawers This is a stunning mid-century Italian chest of drawers, likely from the 1950s. The piece features a cherry wood frame with tapered legs, elegantly offse...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Parchment Paper

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers form England with a wonderfully grained top and front. There are two over three drawers, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Pine

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a pink marble backsplash, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, 3 drawers, no key, but unl...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

20th Century French Provincial Style Chest on Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style cabinet on cabinet by John Widdicomb, not marked but purchased around the same time as others in this collectio...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany top above a serpentine shaped frieze drawer above a large hat drawer flanked by s...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball USA, 1950s Measu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout hardwood case construction with brass and leather accents. Fabulous detail and craf...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

A Small Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Inlays - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine small mahogany chest of drawers Sheraton style and period from the end of the 18th century. Commode which stands out by its very good quality with lemon inlays in the drawers...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). An antique three-drawer box. The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors, schic design and great elegance. The very Paul Evans remembers style. Bedside height ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine French Marquetry Louis XV Style Commode With Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and striking bombe commode with parquetry case and colored floral marquetry on the two drawers and sides. Elaborate brass baroque style leafy mounts with one working escutcheo...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Sinfonier by Jacques Adnet
Located in MADRID, ES
Chest of 7 drawers designed by Jacques Adnet, wooden structure covered with parchment. France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Midcentury Style Brass and Lapis Lazuli Colored Murano Glass Commode
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand cut Lapis lazuli imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master artisan. Available also the pair .
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Pine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over three drawers with brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Empire Style 1870s Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style mahogany commode from the late 19th century, with white marble top, three drawers and gilt accents. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19th centu...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Swedish 19th century satin birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian 19th century satin birch 4 drawer chest circa 1870. Simple but elegant piece of Biedermeier influenced furniture. Rectangular top with moulded edge, below which a 4 gra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Regency Chest of Drawers With Hand Painted Elephants
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a natural touch to your decor with this Regency chest of drawers featuring intricate hand-painted elephant designs. The elegant craftsmanship and unique artwork make this piece a...
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1990s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique chest of drawers, late 19th century. On the front four useful drawers. Characterized by a simple but elegant line with walnut feather on the front of the drawers. Ref...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers in oak and wicker – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of drawers in oak veneer with wicker decoration on the front of the drawers. France c.1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker, Oak

Davis Cabinet Company Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Oak Highboy
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style highboy dresser or lingerie chest By Davis Cabinet Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original Asian inspi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents. 15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut and milk glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Originally commissioned ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Milk Glass, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. T...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and 4th drawers have functional locks with keys. Me...
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is made from one single board of gorgeously grained walnut. The top follows down to simple sides, also in nicely grained walnu...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue color that has been restored at a later date. The simplicity of the Scandinavian F...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish and Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Bookmatched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Protective glass t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Vintage Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Marble, 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plate. Chest has a drop front, used to store clothing and documents on the bottom, and bedding on top. Wonderful wood patina...
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest
Located in East Freetown, MA
Neoclassical style hand painted commode/bombe chest. Antique white with hand painted floral design and Italian charm.
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Style Commode in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
Located in Paris, IDF
Commode / Chest of Drawers made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Measures: 85 x 122 x 56 cm - Custom size on request SÓHA design studio conceives and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant medium sized two drawer commode having magnificent glossy mahogany with curlicue paint and gilt decoration, shiny brasses and cabriole legs.
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Early 2000s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Brown Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers in Cuba mahogany veneered on oak. Three drawers with original gilded bronze fittings flanked by canted corners with flutings. Key of later date. Denmark...
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18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Mid-Century Style Burl Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dresser with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers In the manner of Baker Furniture Italy, Late 20th Century Carved walnut, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Empire Chest of Drawers with Granite Top, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire chest of drawers in cherry with lateral pilasters with blackened caryatids on lion's paw feet. The black granite top complements the ebony carved details beautifully. The fitt...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Granite, Brass

Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers. With nice carved detail, re-painted with faux marbled painted tops. Good heavy quality. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Portuguese 18th century carved walnut and gilt chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Portuguese 18th century carved walnut and gilt commode circa 1770. Stunning quality Portuguese chest of drawers, which sums up perfectly the over indulgence of the period. Dom jose...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Midcentury Era Biedermeier Style Semainier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and notable Biedermeier style seven drawer chest by Guido Zichele, made in Italy for Bloomingdales. The chest is made from cherrywood with a fine and very attractive poplar bu...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Poplar

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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