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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1930s
Donald Deskey Pair of Streamlined Art Deco Chests or Dressers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Streamlined Art Deco Dressers, designed by Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s. They retain their original espresso brown color finish in very good shape. If you prefer, we ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines wit...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers knows no limits. Inspired by the upper-middle class gentleman, this charismatic dress...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique bedside chests. They were made in England in the Queen Anne Style, they date from around the 1930’s.
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring a lively grain pattern with a rich, warm ap...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
A Vintage Donald Deskey Armchair And Ottoman for Valentine Seaver Ca' 1930's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare armchair and ottoman designed by Donald Deskey for Valentine-Seaver Co, circa 1930s. Completely restored and reupholstered in mohair. The chair measures 22.5"w, 3...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Venetian Mirrored Dresser, Commode in Walnut , Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian 1930s Art Deco mirrored dresser, commode, in walnut sanitized and polished to wax.
Measures cm: H 98 x W 120 x D 50.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers / bar in rosewood from France around 1935 with an open compartment. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our fur...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Walnut Austrian Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers. Chinoiserie by the very particular design.
All veneered in walnut wood, with four drawers. The top of the dresser is flat but has two movements o...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Norman Bel Geddes design, for Simmons Furniture Company. Art Deco, Machine Age classic form, considered very Avant Garde when introduced and still considered stylish and relevant. Fo...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with golden-ash veneered drawer faces. The center drawer is adorned with a central palisan...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Set Of 2 English Edwardian Bedside Tables With Inlays, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 English Edwardian bedside tables with inlays, 1930s
Intact and in good condition. Drawer and door on the front. Small signs of aging.
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1930s British Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
By James Mont
Located in Manhasset, NY
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved
Circa 1930 on this chest
Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table
Chinese camphor chests,...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents.
15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles. Elevated by 4 slim legs that have chrome decorative elements on the bottom.
Condit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period.
It has a lovely warm colour & plen...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Maitland Smith Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Large Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is gorgeous pair of Maitland Smith chinoiserie bombe form commodes. One was in the sun and faded a bit as you can see and one is darker but if placed appropriately this may not ...
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1990s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Gentlemen's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...
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1930s American Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Satinwood Commode Cabinet Painted Kaufman
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Demilune satinwood commode painted the the Angelica Kaufman manner
circa 1930
Painted features include romantic scenes of young lovers.
Bought from a dealer on Rue de Rossiers at the Paris antiques...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Brass Solo Nightstand Chest 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or solo nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria.
A stunning small chest or solo nightstand from lively walnut veneer, root wood, spruce a...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Tallboy / Chest of Drawers by Heals, c.1990
By Heal's
Located in Surbiton, GB
A chest of drawers produced by Heals in the 1990's. Made from solid cherry and featuring 4 wide and 6 small drawers (disguised as 18 small drawers), dovetail joints and brushed steel...
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Parisian Leather Clad Campaign Luggage Trunk Chest of Drawers
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1990s French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Art Deco White Ivory Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 14
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 14 white ivory bakelite drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with these classic Art Deco-era with a striking...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Resin
Early 20th Century Folky Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming and full of character, this early 20th-century American chest of drawers showcases a playful folk art sensibility, blending rustic craftsmanship with whimsical design. The e...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco chest of drawers – Barcelona 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
High quality Art Deco chest of drawers, solid ash with burr walnut veneer, three large drawers and three small drawers, coral coloured bakelite handles, matching lacquered wooden leg...
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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Paint
Oak modernist chest of drawers, 1930s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oak modernist chest of drawers, resting on four inclinated high legs and opening by two drawers. France, 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Six-Drawer Dresser by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood six-drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde,, Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design. Features six generous size drawers with simp...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
MidCentury Blue Goatskin Italian Commode Chest of Drawer, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic color makes the chest of drawers really elegant. Design in true mid-century Italian style.
The chest of d...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Bedside Tables, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian bedside tables, 1930s
Intact and in good condition. Drawer and door with shelf.
Small signs of aging.
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1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Located in London, GB
A monumental French commode a vantaux after the Model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreaux. The serpentine verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentin...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Solid pine tallboy, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cabinet made of pine with its original fittings. The cabinet was made in the 1930s in Hungary/Austria. At the top 3 drawers and at the bottom behind the door 2 shelves. A practical p...
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1930s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Dresser designed by De Coene Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Art Deco dresser in beautiful cherry colored veneer and sculptural feet. Three drawers with brass hardware.
Dimensions: 114 W x 88 H ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Set Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 3 drawer gustavian style chest of drawers. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers, Colonial Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Cracking campaign chest of drawers in walnut.
- Classic campaign look with the brass handles and corner protectors.
- Campaign furniture was designed to be moved around easily.
- Five drawers so ample storage on this gorgeous chest...
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1990s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
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1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Signed Andre Sornay Chest in Ribbon Mahogany and Brass
By Andre Sornay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally polished and completely installation ready.
An...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Bronze Mounted Marble Top Inlaid Louis XV Commode Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly exceptional commode. Made of the finest satinwood, walnut, and tulipwood and inlaid with sprays of flowers and a gorgeous slab of luxurious plum colored and white mar...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
Swedish 1930s Functionalist Zebrano Chest of Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish functionalist chest of drawers in striking zebrano veneer. Cool round brushed steel handles contrast against the lively wood.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Zebra Wood
Sophisticated Art Deco Style Cane Commode by Bielecky Brothers- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Ther...
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1990s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bombay Front Chest of Draws By Theodore Alexander "Althorp"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Theodore Alexander Bombay Front Chest from the Althorp Living History furniture collection. Great quality Bombay form commode. Makers plaque ...
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1990s English Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer and the Kaukassischer walnut make this furniture an absolute eye-catcher. The entire...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label.
Straight shape with rounded corners, five drawers with pewter knobs...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Unique Commode Designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite commode designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin, made of solid, very heavy wood, veneered in mahogany, beautiful unusual rounded shape. Six drawers inside
Similar model, id...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Traditional Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Redding, CT
Traditional Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Use as a side or as an end table . Great for storage . Classic , traditional design.
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1990s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Commode
This stunning French Art Deco commode, a masterpiece from the 1930s that seamlessly blends functionality with timeless elegance. Crafted using exquisite Bubin...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous paint decorated bombe form Rococo sideboard or large commode made in Italy. The painted finish is distressed and has beautiful colors and a great original patina a...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco dresser with six drawers and brass hardware, inlaid fluted board top.
This commode an elegant look offer ample storage space, is in perfect vintage condition.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted glossy black, the moderne chest of drawers has a three-sectioned drawer at the top and three deep drawers below. The side boards of each drawer are...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Italian Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest from Italy that features a striking hand-painted design in cream and black tones showcasing a scalloped design. The chest is supported by four tapered legs and has two dovetail...
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1930s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Workshop Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French workshop drawers, Circa 1930s
- Solid oak drawer fronts
- Solid pine sides and frame
- Original steel cup handles
- 24 large drawers
- Drawers have their original metal...
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are b...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lacquer Glazed Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of three-drawer commodes by United Furniture of Lexington N.C, circa 1930s. Bleached mahogany wood with a dark shading stain finish. Two drawers are side grip, without...
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1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Mahogany
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
This stunning French Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1930s is an exquisite blend of form and function. Crafted with beautiful Bubinga veneers on oak, th...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
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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