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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
Welsh Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome pine chest of drawers with a raised distinctly shaped upstand above a beautifully molded rectangular thick top.
The chest is raised on unusually high bracket feet arrange...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning pair of Scandinavian chests with richly carved drawers, 19th C.
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Original Blue Painted Swedish Pine Chest of drawers, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted chest of drawers with warm, aged patina. The paint has been worn down through generations of use, revealing the natural pine below.
Note photos of top with trad...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the refined elegance of this mid-century modern chest of drawers, designed by Paul Frankl and expertly restored by our skilled craftsmen. Crafted from mahogany, this piece...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Schirolli Chest of drawers, 1960’s Italy
By Schirolli
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers unit from Schirolli. The unit consists of 4 loose cases with 9 drawers each. Executed in mahogany veneer finish with flap front...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved floral medallion, dentil molding, all raised on four tapered fluted feet.
The newer, profess...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional drawers. This elegant French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century exudes c...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel, United States, 1964
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Extremely Well Figured Top Over Two Short And Two Long Drawers With Replacement Brass Handles, Raised On Elegant Original Turned, Tapering Legs.
This is a quite beautiful piece of antique regency furniture...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome bras...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front and resting on carved slipper feet. Features a serpentine top in quarter-sawn sapele ...
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1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form, turned front legs and dove-tail construction drawers. With two short over three long fig...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Louis XVI Mahogany and Marquetry Commode -1X44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the grandeur of the 19th century with this exceptional Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry commode, crafted around 1850. This exquisite piece exudes timeless elegance and impe...
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1850s Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Chest Of Drawers Credenza For Doubinsky Frères, 1968
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice cabinet from the X-line series by renowned designer Raymond Loewy for Dubinsky Frères, France 1968. A space age icon featuring plastic, which was groundbreaking for its time. Th...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The nightstands are not identical but very similar.
They are p...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode or Chest of Drawers was crafted from old growth Walnut by furniture artisans in the late 1800's. The pi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century campaign chest on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century campaign chest on later stand.
Here we have a piece of early 19th century furniture that has been adapted for everyday use. Top section of a late georgian mahoga...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Upcycled Oak Cabinet of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest Of Drawers From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great patina and use.
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Early 1800s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
JSK01 Pine Three Drawer Chest 35.5”Wx17.5”Dx33”H England circa 1880 $1295.00
This pretty three drawer chest is very light in weight, as is typical of late nineteenth century English ...
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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Bleached Pine 3 Drawer French Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Transport your space to the rustic elegance of 19th-century France with this charming bleached pine chest. Each drawer tells a story of craftsmanship and history. The weathered finis...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English Mid 19th Century Teak Military Chest of Drawers in Two Parts
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century teak military chest of five drawers. This campaign chest comes in two parts for ease of movement on the battlefield. The feet are old replacements but corr...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rococo Foliate & Scrollwork Carved Commode or Chest in Mahogany
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional 19th century English commode or chest with beautifully detailed foliate and scrollwork, its shaped conforming top with a gadrooned edge and extended canted corners sur...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest 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 French, Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers Commode Buffet Bar
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style bar buffet topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
One dovetailed drawer, two doors and a practical storage ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers/ Dresser. 4 Drawers.
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish chest of drawers Teak 6 drawers 108 cm
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Beautiful vintage chest of drawers, from Denmark. The chest offers a lot of practical storage space and has a crazy look thanks to the beautiful colour of the teak and the subtle woo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Large Victorian Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A well-proportioned Victorian satin birch chest of drawers with an arrangement of two short over three long drawers.
The drawers have the original bun handles, brass locks and escut...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satin, Birch, Satinwood
Mid Century Chest Drawers Danish Furniture by Kia Kristiansen 60s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mid Century Chest Drawers Teak Danish Vintage Furniture by Kia Kristiansen
Features four drawers so ample storage
Circa 1960s on this clean piece of vintage furniture
Wonderful Mid C...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Bow Front Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Vintage teak dresser from the 1960s, made in Denmark. Beautiful bow front with solid, sculpted teak drawers. Very neat condition with age-related signs of use.
Dimensions: W 80 x H ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Bedside Tables in Wood and Fine Marble Top 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian bedside tables in wood and fine marble top, 1960s.
Equipped with door and drawer. Brass feet. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
We gua...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Bedside Tables in wood and fine marble top 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian bedside tables in wood and fine marble top, 1960s.
Equipped with door and drawer. Brass feet. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
We gua...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sheraton Mahogany and Tiger Maple Chest or Server with Gallery and Tambour Doors
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive Sheraton mahogany and tiger maple tall chest or server with a scrolled feather carved wooden gallery with central eagle and serpent fin...
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece beautifully hand-crafted from walnut. This exceptional piece has been meticulousl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers by Sormani, Italy, 1963
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A chest of drawers, model D154, in painted wood with brass cast elements, designed by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Sormani, Italy, 1963. The intense red color characterizes this t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century Red marble and Kingwood chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 19th century Kingwood and red marble chest of drawers. Overall condition is very clean with no major loss or chips to the marble. The drawers all run smoo...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great commode with beautiful color and patina. It has nice clean lines.
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830.
Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani, Paris.
The finely proportioned bombé-shaped commode is veneered with floral marquetry in precious timb...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a classic chest. Will fit any decor.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental trims under the shaped wooden tops, canted and fluted corners posts in light white/ gr...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Veneer Commode, a masterpiece of sophistication and craftsmanship. This exquisite piece exemplifies ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian mahogany bedside chests, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles, raised on a plinth base. Both chests r...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a great neoclassical design. Just the right amount of gilt .
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Early 19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North Carolina. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Clean lines Mid Century Modern Design and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Louis XVI Style commode, mahogany with white marble top 19 th c
Located in Houston, TX
This cabinet is very well made with the drawers sliding easily
It has quality hardware that is complete. The white marble top
Has no restorations and has very pale gray veining. The ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1890-1900 period, possibly earlier.
It is of superb quality ...
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1890s British George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Louis Philippe era with our exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Veneer Commode. Crafted to perfection, this stun...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing the exquisite 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted with precision from luxurious ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted English Mahogany and Burl Maple Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mahogany and burl maple miniature Wellington chest, England, c. 1890-1900.
Rare, handcrafted petite chest with beautiful contrasting wood grains featuring six dovetailed drawers wit...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Burl
French Louis XVI Style 1890s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Lion Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and brass lion head hardware. This splendid French Louis XVI style walnut commode, dating back to circa 189...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century Burr Walut batchelors chest drawers in good condition with writing slide above four drawers with brass handles and escucheons, all drawers are oak lined and stands on sm...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis Philippe Marble Top Mahogany Chest, Circa 1840-1850.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe Marble Top Mahogany Chest, Circa 1840-1850.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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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