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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Chests Commodes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SWEDISH PAINTED BEDSIDE CHESTS IN GUSTAVIAN TASTE Northern European, circa 20th century 30 5/8" H x 18 3/4" D x 32 1/8" W A fine pair of diminutive bedside commodes in the ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Queen Anne Style Cherry Blockfront Lowboy Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
Thomasville Queen Anne Style Cherry Blockfront Lowboy Commode. Measure 34" in width, 18" in dwpth and 32.5" in height.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Vintage Small Chest of Drawers, Kohikidashi, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage small chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made of Japanese cedar (sugi), it has a warm, time-worn surface that brings quiet wabi-sabi charac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful very charming Swedish Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks and repairs. A piece of great ele...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Other

French Directoire Style Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Directore style commode with three short over two long recessed panel drawers. The center drawer with a working key pull lock, others with drop pull hardware. The sides with r...
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20th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small chest of drawers was created in the 1960s and designed by Danish design icon Kai Kristiansen for Danish manufacturer Feldballes Mobelfabrik. The frame is covered with rose...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It is a historic piece of furniture made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. The handles are m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Pair Boldly Veneered Northern Italian Neoclassical Period Commodes, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
the commodes having rectangular tops above conforming cases housing two drawers, the cases raised on square tapering fluted legs, the commodes are covered completely in burl and stra...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Tall Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Tall Teak Dresser, 1960s. Very expressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with six wide drawers. Long sleek pulls in solid teak on the drawer fro...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau/ Half Cabinet, AT circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning 19th century nutwood commode or also so-called "trumeau" (=half cabinet) from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Artfully designed, this antique commode s...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Drawer with Bookcase 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage with an attached book stand made in Japan. It was produced between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). This antique furniture reflects the Japanese l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with rounded corners and a beautifully book-matched walnut veneer. The keyhole escutcheons are ebonized. Expertly restored and hand-polished, this piec...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually tall, 6 drawer charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful & very practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use wit...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji (1882s), and the year is left in writing on the back. Warm cedar wood is used for the material, and heavy iron is use...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Cameron Canvas Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Cameron chest, circa 1992, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in a rich camel-toned canvas and framed in dark faux bamb...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

18th Century Oak French Commode
Located in Nijlen, BE
A fine quality, 18th Century French country, Directoire commode in Bleach oak, with a superb colour and proportions, of simple lines, that will work well in most settings. Pure cre...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian-style chest of drawers is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, crafted in pine and finished in a soft gray paint that enhances its timeless appeal. The ch...
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19th Century Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in richly grained walnut with exquisite attention to form and symmetry. The serpentine fron...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The lean, linea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century faux bamboo carved pine vanity, offering daily inspiration in the organic forms and artistic ingenuity during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s. Functionin...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow fronted top above 2 short and 3 long cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original brass...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral creamy gray color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-appli...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Louis XVI style, marble-topped commode from France (late 19th century) in bold, ebonized finish that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The St. Anne marble surface...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Hickory Chair James River Collection Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Hickory James River Plantation Collection four-drawer flame mahogany bachelor chest of drawers in the Chippendale Style. Flawlessly opening and closing drawers wit...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Flame Mahogany and Parcel Painted Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Attributed to Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Satinwood case, with beautiful book-matched flame maho...
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1920s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, giving it a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

French Art Deco Mahogany Marquetry Inlay Lowboy Buffet Sideboard Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial Art Deco era Chest of Drawers, circa 1930s. Features a mahogany frame with matchbook burled veneer. The rectangular frame has one large streamline cornucopia carv...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

ZOË Dresser by AMBROZIA, Solid Pebble Oak, Quartzite Stone & Dull Champagne
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Zoë Dresser is a contemporary heirloom, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada. With its floating silhouette and sculptural presence, it is built in soli...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Quartz, Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Cut Steel, Bronze

Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Greek Key Chests of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GUSTAVIAN STYLE CHESTS OF DRAWERS Probably Northern or Eastern Europe ca. 20th/21st century 35 3/8" H x 18 1/2" D x 35 1/8" W A matched pair of Gustavian style commodes, ea...
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20th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country charm. Crafted from pine and finished in a soft, chalky white paint with natural wear, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th century chest is made of fruitwood and a beautiful marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers with Secrets
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the early 19th century, Empire period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteristics suggest th...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Gustavian style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century This exquisite chest of drawers dates back to around 1790, representing the elegance of the Gustavian style. Crafted fro...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous shaped skirt and cabriole legs make this 20th century French stripped and painted commode a standout. This recently painted case piece incorporates elements of both Louis ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chippendale walnut chest of drawers, Philadelphia, 1765-1780. Rectangular top above a conforming case with four graduated drawers, flanked by fluted quarter columns, over a mold...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with Neoclassical and transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today....
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson in Birchwood, Bodafors, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful little chest of drawers by Axel Larsson made in the 1930s at Svenska Möbekfabrikkerne, Bodafors, Sweden. Veneered in flamed birch with buds in hardwood. The 1000 series was...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Birch

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s. Flawlessly operating dovetailed constructed drawers. Solid construction. Will las...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. Cedar is lightweight yet strong, and was widely use...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century. Crafted in rich walnut with glowing depth, the piece reflects the stylistic ideals of th...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The top planks still bear the low ridges across the grain from being cut and milled by hand nearly two cent...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Pine Dresser With Painted French Line Motif and Marble Top
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic antique late 19th century English pine chest of drawers with painted black French lining around the perimeter of the drawer fronts and a removable black and white marble to...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut console sofa table with the four drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers This elegant console was craft...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

English Antique Shop Haberdashery Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1950s haberdashery / filing chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak veneered panelling at the sides. The chest has a stack of three large double...
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1950s English Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Distressed Blue Paint, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and beautifully patinated Gustavian-style chest of drawers, crafted in Sweden around 1920. This three-drawer chest stands on tapered legs and features classic neoclassical det...
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

1991 Rare Ralph Lauren Senegal Rattan & Faux Bamboo Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Senegal chest circa 1991, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in handwoven herringbone rattan and framed with faux bamboo...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Blue Painted Dresser With Pulls Inset With Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique circa 1920 English mahogany and pine dresser that has been painted in a beautiful pale blue and lightly distressed. The mahogany was left to create a notched Frenc...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ash, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Aubergine Lacquer & Smoked Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique BK Middle Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Walnut Commode
Located in London, England
French marble topped walnut commode. Circa 1870. H 94cm x W 131cm x D 58cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
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1870s French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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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