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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Chest Drawers Sheraton Period 18th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An elegant Figured Exhibition Quality Sheraton Period (1790-1820) Mahogany Bow Fronted Three Drawer Chest of compact proportions, of English origin. Supported on stylish unusual ring...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Oak Two Drawer Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover a stunning piece of history with this Louis XVI chest of drawers from 1780. Crafted from solid oak, this exquisite commode showcases the timeless elegance of the period. Its...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Cherry, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Black C.18500
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Oak Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers from the first part of the 18th century in oak from England
Small chest of drawers of good quality with its paneled sides and drawers increasing in siz...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1960s Upcycled Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Body stained in black color
- Iron hairpin legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV chest of drawers attributed to Thomas Hache
By Thomas Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
EXCEPTIONAL LOUIS XIV With rounded front uprights.
It opens on the front with four drawers in three rows. Tilting handles and keyholes in gilded bronze.
Usage and maintenance re...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Lancashire Mule Chest, the front modelled as a series of drawers, the lower three actual and all with brass drop handles, flanked by cluster column corners and ra...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with brass lift handle opening to a leather writing surface over three small drawers over three drawers all with ring handles raised on bracket feet. T...
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1740s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Cassettiera Carlo De Carli D154, Sormani, Italia anni ‘60
Located in Firenze, IT
Cassettiera disegnata da Carlo de Carli, modello D154 in legno laccato rosso, pomelli e puntali in ottone, piano in vetro dell’epoca inserito in una cornice di metallo fissata al pia...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Walnut Commode Louise XV
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louise XV French Walnut Commode, 18th Century, having a serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped foliate skirt typic...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Stylistically from the South of France with wonderful light brown color. Rectangular top over three geometrically inlaid graduated drawers with brass handles. With square tapered leg...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jacobean Oak Commode 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Jacobean period and style chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak
Very beautiful chest of drawers with a superb molding work on the drawers of very good qu...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Belgian mid-century nightstands or chests of drawers mounted on black curved metal bases. Simple yet dynamic, their blend of industrial and modernist elements results in a ti...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Søborg cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing proportions. On first assessment, woods are Chestnut and plum with boxwood inlay. the ...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Chestnut
Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details.
The object is made in a heavy design and has 4 large drawers.
The body is made of solid wood ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1788/Edo period/Wabi-Sabi furniture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a drawer made in the late Edo period of Japan.
The year name is written in black ink on the back of the drawer, ``Tenmei 8th Year,'' and the year of production, 1788, is clea...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode Commode with Marble Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine French Louis XVI Period Parquetry Commode with Unusual Oyster Veneered Decoration.
This fine commode is of typical Louis XVI form with chamfered angles, reflected in the shap...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Marquetry Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Pair of North Italian Late 18th Century Two Drawer Marquetry Commodes.
These attractive commodes are typical of the elegant pieces produced in northern Italy in the neoclassi...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
French Commode in mahogany. Louis XVl Period at the end of Eighteen Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Commode in mahogany with rich ornamentation in bronze and gilded brass, topped with veined withe marble and open brass gallery.
Louis XVl Period at the end of eighteen century.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak will make a splendid addition to your timeless decor! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth seasoned oak, i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small chest of drawers with four drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s teak cabinet with drawers
A chest of drawers that embodies the essence of Scandinavian design with its teak frame, a wood characterized by a warm, rich tone that gives...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with drawers of 1960s Nordic manufacture.
The teak frame gives the box a modern and elegant appearance as well as durability. The round gold metal handles add a touch of lux...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian chest of drawers with desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Detail vintage oak secretaire.
...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
A late George III mahogany bow fronted three drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron and raised on splayed bracket feet, 40"w x 22"d x 33"h
Category
1790s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XVI Late 18th Century Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Brass Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI period walnut commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers, brass trim, fluted side posts and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI period wal...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on large bun feet.
The newer, professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers/dressing table by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1960’s Sweden
By Axel Larsson
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful Swedish chest of drawers and a dressing table as well designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, brass handgrips. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Condition
Good, age r...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A George III Satinwood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780.
Cross-banded in tulipwood, the drawers edged with a trompe l'oeil zig-zag banding.
Category
18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak and mahogany stunning chest of drawers from the Lancashire region of England. The top has a beveled edge and is banded in fine mahogany. This follows down to raised ...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
As English chests go this is a dinosaur. Dating back to the late 1700s this is an all-original chest with beautiful burled walnut wood. The chest has stunning cross banding and inlay...
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1790s English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Régence 18th Century Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Newark, GB
A wonderful piece of furniture, this fine 18th century French Régence commode or chest of drawers has a feel of the massive about it. With the beautiful patina and deep colour expect...
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on a scalloped skirt base.
The newer, professionally applied and layere...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate, Vico Magistretti, anni '60
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rara cassettiera mod. Carimate disegnata da Vico Magistretti negli anni'60
Struttura in legno rosso e dettagli in ottone
Ideale l'abbinamento con i comodini della stessa serie
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 34.5 inches wide, this small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features a grey marble top and fluted rounded cor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century extra-large chest on chest of drawers in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Mahogany with bevel edge to the top, later added decorative brass hardware, bevel ...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Italian Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Chest of drawers richly inlaid with floral and geometric motifs and a landscape with musicians in fruit wood, palisander, eboni...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine late 18th Century French inlaid walnut commode, dresser or large chest of drawers, having high Louis XVI neoclassical form, three spacious drawers, separated by a moulding tha...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb high quality 18th century French rococo bombe shaped commode - in oak with two deep drawers in a faux marble painted finish with a beautiful real shaped marble top - the met...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Sculpted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance and functional design of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Expertly hand-crafted from premium walnut wood, this exquisite piece has underg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of 18th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Near pair of 18th C walnut commodes on stands. Would make good bedside tables. 1740.
Height for smaller commode is 28 inches (71 cms).
Reference: 8403
Dimensions
37 inches (94 cms...
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorated 18th C Italian three drawer painted pine commode. 1790.
Reference: 8389
Dimensions
46.5 inches (118 cms) Wide
22 inches (56 cms) Deep
36 inches (91 cms) High
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th C. Italian Tuscan Beautifully Carved Wood Chest w/Amazing Feet "Wow!"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous Italian Tuscan carved-wood chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest from Tuscany, Italy features a subtle break-front design along its front, with a nice...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with side handles.
24"W x 15"D x 25H
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Henning Korch, 1960s.
Low Scandinavian Mid-Century modern five drawer dresser Model 103 "Alabama". Designed by Danish architect Henning Ko...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Louis IV commode/ chest of drawers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a superb 18th century French Louis XV commode, masterfully crafted from tulip wood, walnut, and rosewood. This exceptional piece featur...
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small 18th Century German Louis Seize Commode in Walnut with 2 Drawers, 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in the opulent style of Louis Seize during the late 18th century, this Small German Commode in Walnut with Two Drawers stands as a refined testament to the elegance of the er...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Walnut
Paul McCobb, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet.
This commode has been given an exceptional new professional blue/gree...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this elegant commode with intricat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Drawers are 19" in width x 12" in...
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode.
Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or chest with gilt accents from the Tuscany region of Italy. This lovely 2 drawer chest i...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged bronze hardware and bracket feet. Immerse yourself in the allure of the 18th centu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1960s Upcycled Oak Cabinet of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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