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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Henri Picard, Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers in Marquetry Bronze, Napoleon III
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Chest of drawers between two opening by two drawers without curved crosspiece. It is in marquetry of kingwood on a rosewood background, decorated with intertwined foliage and shells ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French 19th Century Transitional Style Mahogany and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century transitional st. mahogany, ormolu, and Sarrancolin marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by handsome cabriole legs with elegant, high qua...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French chest of drawers with faux marble top. Hand-carved detail with raised moulding on drawer facing. The chest is painted in an antiqued white finish. Drawer pulls are in an antiq...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted, the drawer fronts having quartered veneers and cro...
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18th Century French Régence Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality pair of Italian 18th Louis XV period tulipwood and kingwood bombée commodes. Each chest is raised on four cabriole legs with brass wrap around sabots, a...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Siena Marble

Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, 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

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Carrara Marble

Faux Marbled, Venetian Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A striking, c. 1800 hand-carved, painted, and parcel gilt Venetian commode with three, sinuously paneled drawers. The whole in faux verde and Siena ma...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 19th Century, Italian, Serpentine Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elegant, three-drawer, serpentine, inlaid commode featuring a series of parquetry medallions. The whole atop ormolu capped feet.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique, Tuscan, Clipped Corner Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Fine, hand carved, beautifully veneered, circa 1830, Tuscan, clipped corner, two-drawer walnut and ebonized wood commode with two doors opening o...
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1830s Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Ormolu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French early 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and ormolu five drawer chest. The chest is raised by unusual and most handsome square tapered feet wi...
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired. A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early 1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Chests with Two Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1870 with two fluted drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and classical hardware. This exquisite pair of Swedish ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1970s Michael Taylor For Henredon Asian Modern Credenza / Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a walnut credenza with Ming styling designed by Michael Taylor for Henredon. It is in very good condition. The piece is marked, and the drawers have dovetail construction. ...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsen, Pair of Petite Teak Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small chests of drawers in teak over birch. Slightly tapering body, brass pulls, and wonderful dark patina add to the overall elegance. A versatile size, the pair work well a...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates are in the form of flower bouquets in gilt bronze. The chest of drawers is mahogany v...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Bronze

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Floral Etched Glass Italian Louis XV Style Mirrored Commodes Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and very glamorous pair of Louis XV style Italian -made Murano style small commodes or nightstands. This piece is in good condition with minor signs of age including p...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Stunning, Louis XV French empire chest of drawers, fantastic bronze detailing
Located in Worthing, GB
A matching pair of fantastic bronze mounted chest of drawers. Priced individually. The quality is exceptional.
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Bamboo Venturini Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
By Venturini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropical modern bamboo chest of drawers designed by Italian architect Venturini from Florence. The high-quality piece is made out of 3 larger drawers and finished with Bamboo. Would ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo

Commode Tombeau Régence En Marqueterie
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Provenant de France. Découvrez cette remarquable commode, également connue sous le nom de commode en tombeau ou commode à la Régence, un véritable joyau de l'époque française du XVII...
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1730s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil cornice, over one long, two short and three further long drawers. The base section wi...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Modern Minimalist Round Dining Table by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful round table designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. This table is made out of solid fir. Modern and M...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Italian Neoclassical Single Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical Demi-Lune chest. Various woods in marquetry patterns with fine fruitwood inlay details and patinated brass escutcheons . Three center drawers flanked by side cabinets.
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Black Chest of Drawers and Night Stands by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Black chest of drawers featuring four drawers resting on a square base. Its front is adorned with rows of stylized grey flowers, with gold-colored handles emerging in relief. The top...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Monumental 18th Century Italian 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th-century Italian three-drawer commode, monumental in size and crafted in walnut, is a significant piece of historical furniture. Its natural weather wood finish and intricate ca...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman French, Early 20th Century Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over three long graduated drawers with oval brass handles, nice...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless beauty of Art Deco with our unique chest of drawers! Handcrafted with attention to detail, it combines sophisticated design with high-quality materials. The sem...
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar, Lacquer, Mahogany

19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite and most elegant Louis XVI style two-drawer ‘Commode Sauteuse’ in veneered wood and marquetry, with marble top and ornate gilt brass fittings. This curiously named style of ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts. The drawer fronts are heavily inlaid with marquetry design of violins, drums, h...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market, having a combination of seven drawers and with each drawer having the original brass rec...
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1840s Chinese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Bombé Two Drawer Marquetry Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century small Louis XV Bombé commode, with inlaid top and marquetry sides and drawer fronts, with bronze mounts and escutcheons. The design is reflective of the Normandy ...
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18th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800. This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree and has a mahogany veneer. Furthermore, it has its original bronze fittings and escut...
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
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1990s Mexican Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Dark Wood Midcentury Modern Design Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dark wood and solid wood chest of drawers consisting of five large drawers and four small drawers, production Italy 1960s Please note that the lchest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I love this color! It unmarked and in very good condition with some choppiness to the p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Paint

Antique English Handcrafted Quarter Sawn Oak Lingerie Chest, c. 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
English quarter sawn oak lingerie chest, c. 1900. Rare all handcrafted bonnet lingerie chest of warm toned oak with original brass hardware. It has...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Chest from the Irwin Collection for Calvin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is one of the best well crafted and tightly tailored pieces by the iconic designer Paul MCobb . Featuring brass pulls and leg structure contrasting with the dark mahogany and ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. There ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer fronts. Original hardware. Original White Marble Top with Bronze Gallery. Toupe Fe...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

An Antique Italian Chest / Dresser Carved with a Warrior on Horseback c1750
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian Chest of 4 Drawers. Bow front drawers in walnut and carved with Acanthus Leaf and Putti—the sides with a central panel carving of a Historic Horseman in battle ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963 Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is supported by four curved feet, embellished by an entwined patinated bronze snake with a gilt head and tail. The pad feet are supported by ebonized mahogany floor plates. The middle portion consists of five small drawers and a large desk drawer and within a manufactured mahogany interior with seven compartments and eight secret compartments as well as two movable elements, one of which is covered with velvet. The lower drawers have gilt gooseneck fittings. The mirror attachment includes a mechanism for taking the mirror plate vertically out and up to 180 degrees, which can, in turn, be fixed in almost any position. This mirror is flanked by two carved mahogany phoenixes with gilt heads and feet, and on the reverse side there are two more secret compartments in the lower area of the right as well as the left foot of the base. The Poudreuse Secretary is an exceptional example of Russian furniture of the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The depiction and symbolic arrangement of the remarkable bronze snakes and the carved phoenix is typical of the style of the important Russian architect Andrey Voronikhin (1759-1814). As well, this Poudreuse Secretary Desk has as well a similar structure to a dressing table made by the celebrated cabinetmaker (ebéniste) Heinrich Gambs...
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets in Big Bubble Style - Only Available in April
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning pair of Murano glass cabinets feature the unique "big bubble" style with an eye-catching two-tone beige and pink color scheme. Made in Italy by skilled Venetian artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Magnificent Green Bathroom Cabinets in Murano Glass - Luxury Style Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Elevate your bathroom with our magnificent green cabinets crafted from exquisite Murano glass. Handmade in Italy, these one-of-a-kind pieces blend solid birch wood with intricate colored glass panels in a rich emerald hue, adorned with brass accents for opulent sophistication. The cabinets exude a modern yet timeless allure, seamlessly blending functionality and artistry. Ample storage compartments and drawers offer practical solutions, while the glass elements 90 glass spheres an ethereal beauty. Each piece is a unique creation, taking 3-4 weeks to produce by skilled artisans. As creators of exceptional environments, our company harmoniously combines antique, vintage, and contemporary elements to evoke emotions and reflect individuality. This is a luxurious, modern-style bathroom cabinet that elevates any space into an eye-catching oasis through its unparalleled craftsmanship and design. Indulge in the extraordinary and embrace the epitome of style with our magnificent green Murano glass bathroom cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted and decorated chests of drawers. Naively decorated with Japanese garden scenes. Each chest having two short drawers over two long, all original handles, raised on...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter & Ivory Marquetry Serpentine Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine 18th Century German Walnut shaped oxbow-fronted Commode inlaid with Ivory and Pewter German - Probably made in Braunschweig Circa 1740 A masterful example of a fine 18th ce...
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1740s German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ivory, Tapestry, Walnut

Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine chest of four drawers has a lovely carved skirt and curved upper and lower drawer. Drawers function, brass pulls are used to open each drawer. Restored, this dr...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera Antonio e Figli", active from 1884 until 1984. This company is known for its high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish painted pine three drawer commode with fluted fronts. 1890. Ref: C. Reference: 8366 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 29.5 inches (...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty pair of 19th C Swedish painted commodes. 1840. Reference: 8363 Dimensions 28.5 inches (72 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms) Deep 32 inches (81 cms) High
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Pair of 19th century Swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers circa 1870. Hand painted top surface to simulate marble, stepped edge with dentil frieze detailing.  Canted cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Calacatta Oro Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstand, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space throu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

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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