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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1910s
Italian Vintage Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Great looking Italian Vintage chest of drawers made out of high quality oak wood. Top is display beautiful wood grain. Chest has 3 spacious draw...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of Drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style. This piece has three dovetailed drawers with brass trim and hardware throughout. The pulls and locks are in working condition. The p...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented on top of the doors. Many wood squares combined together at the different angle to s...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The s...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Walnut veneer Cabinet from Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Chest of drawers made of walnut veneer, Italy, 1970s. The craftsmanship of this piece is exceptional. The walnut has been carved on the surface with a 'grissinato' motif to look lik...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Art Nouveau Small Wooden Cabinet by Majorelle, France, Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique French Art Nouveau wood commode or nightstand was designed by Louis Majorelle and made in Nancy, France circa 1910-1920. This exceptional, museum-quality cabinet ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly shaped pulls and brass detail. All Henredon hallmarks are present.
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cassettiera in Legno Laccato e Ottone - Luciano Frigerio - Italia - Anni '70
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante mobile "settimino" da camera da letto a sette cassetti, in legno laccato color avorio e decorazioni scultoree in fusione d'ottone, disegnato e prodotto da Luciano Frigerio, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker and handles in brass by Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet / commode with three drawers, USA 1970s. The tag is long gone, but you can see example...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Storage Cabinet Trolley NEOLT Stile by Giovanni Pelis, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
STILE (eg Style) is an icon of 70s Italian design. A beautiful and rare container trolley / portable cabinet / architect's cabinet designed by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italy...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers. In solid carved oak with red marble top and brass handles. It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer. Keys pr...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Spanish Painted Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The knobs are ...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Elm Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Elm Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1970. Solid elm construction with original leather pulls. Light wear and use.
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1970s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

1970s Brutalist Chest of Drawers in Solid Washed Oak by de Puydt, around 1974
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic 1970s Brutalist Chest of Drawers in Solid Washed Oak by de Puydt was made around 1974. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, modern, space age ...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an extraordinary design, made with attention to every detail, has profiled handles and edges, addi...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Antique Spanish Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chests from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The paint has wear consistent with age and shows a beautiful warm undertone beneath. The k...
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1910s Spanish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mobilgirgi, Chest of Drawers, Spalting Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A spalted wood chest of drawers designed and produced by Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Bombe Chest Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted bombe chest commode by Baker Furniture Company. Features three dovetailed drawers with ornate, original hardware. Baker medallion present inside drawer as shown.
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large White Post Modern Campaign Dresser
Located in Redding, CT
Large White Post modern Campaign Dresser. Perfect piece for that walk in closet. This is the ultimate storage piece. It can hold so much. Two rows of thinner drawers almost 5" high x...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of bedside tables "Barium" by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio of Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
Exclusive pair of bedside tables from Luciano Frigerio's prestigious "Barium" series, produced in the 1970s by the design firm Frigerio of Desio. These extraordinary nightstands are ...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Pastoe chest of drawers, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Pastoe chest of drawers, 1970’s Dimensions: 50cmD, 50.5cm W, 46cmH Condition: Good Material: Wood Manufacturer: Pastoe
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

mind-century commode with drawers by Alfred Hendrickx 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This decorative commode can be a nice fit to your living- or bedroom. It has 8 drawers each detailed with an aluminum knob. The red/brown color of the wood brings gives a warm and co...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Tall Boy. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian tall boy or chest of drawers in Bamboo and Rattan from 1970s This objets has a beautiful patina due to age and use and is in really good vintage conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Interlubke Side-table, Chest of Drawers, 1970s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Side table in cherrywood and lacquered white laminate, three drawers, West German manufacture INTERLUBKE, 1970s. Perfect stability and in original perfect condition.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Restored Neoclassical Style Commode in Bamboo and Brass, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissione...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was made around 1972. The chest is in a great vintage condition. A unique piece which is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of 1970's Split Bamboo Bachelors Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
Our pair of 1970's bamboo bachelor chests prove that an interesting material can make the simplest of designs special.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

CASSETTIERA Vintage vimini e bambu' Anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa bellissima cassettiera vintage in vimini e bambù risale all'anno 1970. E' realizzata in legno rivestito da una trama in rattan e le manigl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wicker

Chest of Drawers in Elm by Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, elm, France, 1970s  A beautiful cabinet or small sideboard created by Maison Regain in the 1970s. This piece is equipped with three drawers. This simplisti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Parquetry Chest, 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where Scandinavian craftsmanship meets artful design with the Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Four-Drawer Chest. Hailing from the vibrant 1970s, this piece is a...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Travertine Top by Gerry Zanck for Gregori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers designed by Gerry Zank for Gregori. This piece has a bleached walnut veneer and a beautiful travertine top. It features seven drawers with patinated brass pu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Travertine

French Antiques Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
This French antique chest of drawers embodies the timeless elegance of the Louis XVI style and originates from the enchanting Rhone Valley. Ca...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Side Chests in Oak, in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1972
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Side chests - In the style of Gio Ponti 1972 L86xP41,5xH80cm Chain and brass.
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1970s European Other Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1970s Black Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s black plastic Boby Trolly cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast with 6 storage drawers. Made in Italy. Some small scuffs and dulling of the plastic. Si...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s Rectangular chest of drawers mod. MB3. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Alanda" chest of drawers by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a work of art of design-the rare chest of drawers from the "Alanda" line by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. This unique chest of drawers features a unique postmodern design, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910. Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
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1910s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Radiant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bedside Tables 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Vintage bamboo and rattan bedside tables, Italy, 1970s Good condition, small signs of wear. Everyone has a drawer. Found in a Sicilian villa.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

Large Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Accrington, GB
Large Wellington chest dating to the Edwardian period, consisting of eight dovetailed drawers with original hand turned mahogany knobs. In very good condition with working lock and t...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Futurist chest of drawers in marble and wood, with iconographic inlay
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of Italian Futurism, where innovation and artistry converge to create a chest of drawers that transcends time. This magnificent piece is a testament to the era's ...
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1910s Italian Futurist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Oak

Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the "Unending" by Ernesto Radaelli – A Timeless Masterpiece of Multifunctional Elegance! Are you in search of a truly exquisite and versatile piece of furniture that sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s. High-quality frame and six drawers made of solid beech, three shelves, two doors an...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Striking Pair of Textural Bamboo and Cane Marquetry Commodes, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany, Cane

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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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