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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Late 17th Century
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
Located in Milano, IT
In the mesmerizing world of Italian design, the 1980s witnessed the birth of a legend - Umberto Asnago, a master of creativity and innovation. From the heart of Italy emerged an ethe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Simple Post Modern white Laminate 3 Drawer Dressers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple pair of Post Modern 3 drawer white Laminate dressers.. All white laminate construction. All drawers on glides and slide smooth and are c...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Leather Luggage Trunk Steamer Vintage Aston Martin
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous leather luggage trunk Very on trend, would make for a great coffee or side table Features what looks like an Aston Mar...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Decorative Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1750. Italian commode with two drawers faux mar...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting. Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Linke Commodes French Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of French commodes after Francois Linke Such a great design with the bombe form and intricate inlay work Features a shaped red marble top which is smooth and...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with central oval inlay with matching inlays at corners. Over two over three graduated drawers all with inlays complementing the top. Sides with central inlaid panels...
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1690s English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden. Top made from Swedish “Kålmords”-marble. Veneer in walnut. Contempor...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Cardin signed commode black lacquered and brass 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece made in the 1980s, this French commode feels imposing and glamourous, with a playful mix of straight lines and rounded shape, and brass handles...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Brass Clad Chest in the manner of Sarreid, LTD, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Brass Clad Asian style chest of drawers in the manner of Sarreid, LTD. This distinctive brass chest would add a touch of glamou...
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1980s Chinese Export Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI style Mirror Clad Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style glass clad chest of drawers, circa 1980's. With a rectangular over hanging top with metal moldings on front, side and back edges,...
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1980s Unknown Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has four drawers and one pull out writing board.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Hollywood Regency Nightstands by O.B. Solie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Hollywood regency brass & mirror nightstand designed by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture in the United States, circa 1980s. These pair of nightstand features a beautiful brass b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII provincial style (Mannerist with Italian influ...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood drawer...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Burl

Vintage Travertine Top Chests of Drawers by Henredon- a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair or commodes/small dressers by Henredon. Each feature 7 spacious drawers with Italian travertine tops.
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1980s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Travertine

Set of Four Marble Top Italian Bombe Commodes
Located in Hanover, MA
Very special to have this matched set of four (4) marble top bombe commodes made in Italy circa 1980 in the Louis XV style. Each has five drawers (two large lower and three small upp...
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1980s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Postmodern Purple Lacquer Laminate Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Postmodern chest of drawers. Features a purple lacquer laminate with three large spacious drawers.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A pair of Mickey Mouser Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„oh, how cute!“ – if you’re a disney fan, these objects may make your heart beat faster. but they are more than just early disney licensed products: they are rare pieces of postmodern design history. designer pierre colleu, born in 1948, studied product design at the ‚ecole des arts appliqués à l’industrie‘ in paris. he founded his own studio (find out more below), worked as an expert in the usage of new materials in design, architecture and the building industry overall and was responsible for the development of new products at the ‚institut des arts et techniques des polymeres‘. he presented innovative ideas on television, took part in exhibitions from las vegas to beijing and was awarded with innovation and design prizes, from water treatment to renewable energy. his company, ‚groupe impact design‘, „has made it its mission to develop furniture for the 21st century: furniture for living, furniture for dreaming, furniture that makes life easier and more pleasant. it has developed resources modelled on those of the automotive industry: a research and product simulation centre, a machining centre for prototypes in various materials, the production of complex tools, the development of new techniques and a research department for intelligent furniture.“ as a true innovator pierre colleu designed futuristic vehicles, lightweight bioclimatic houses, fiberglass chairs, rolling furniture – most of it really experimental and avantgarde. and also some fun objects, like furniture in the shape of cartoon characters. these unique disney licensed objects were produced by starform in the eighties in small series. the cabinets forms mickey’s „square body“ with four drawers each, sitting on yellow „feet“. the heads on top are pretty realistic in its character, arms and hands are added, the left hands holds a platter ideal for your wallet, key and sunglasses (or your kids...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Wood

Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
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 commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Russian or Swedish style Louis XVI mahogany, lacquer and brass chest of drawers, circa 1980's. With a rectangular carrera marble top with brass banding, 3 drawers the top and bottom ...
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1980s Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s North American Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers and Fluted Legs, Late 18th Century
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Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Inlaid Commode with Brass Fittings
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Louis XV/XVI transitional style inlaid commode with loose shaped rouge marble top, inlaid flower basket design to both drawer fronts on slender cabriole legs with scrolled c...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 17th Century William and Mary Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 17th century William and Mary walnut chest on stand circa 1690. Good quality 2 piece William and Mary period chest on ori...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s Cantilever chest of drawers with curved profile and struc...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Solid wood and metal chest of drawers, Italian modern style, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Bedroom chest of drawers or chest of drawers, with solid wood frame with rectangular base and silver-colored metal legs with matte finish, consisting of four large drawers with curve...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
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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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 17th century/early 18th century walnut veneered William and Mary style commode or chest of drawers. The case features beautifully veneered drawers and top showcasing th...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977 Sideboard mod. Sheraton in glossy lacquered wood in bright red and black. The rectang...
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1980s Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet. Georgian era The lower section having 3 oak lined drawers and the upper section hav...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
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1690s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

William and Mary Late 17th Century English Oyster Veneer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered and line inlaid chest of drawers ca 1690. The top with well-chosen oyster inlays contained within contra...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Satin Birch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous deco Biedermeier style chest of drawers or commode Elegant chest with two drawers so ample storage Blonde walnut offset by black ebonized trim Some of our items are in st...
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1980s Biedermeier Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Raffia Pagoda Night Stands Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage raffia Harrison Van Horn nightstands chests. These have been newly lacquered in a creamy linen color. Brass hardware has been pr...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Raffia, Lacquer

Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian mahogany nightstand /4 drawer silver chest. Offered is a Vintage Georgian mahogany nightstand/ 3 drawer silver chest. We...
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1980s North American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Goatskin Wood Italian Commodes, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser. The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1980s French Empire Style Marble Top Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s French Empire style marble top chest with bronze mounts.
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1980s Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Black Lacquered Cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century black lacquered cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare and unusual late 17th century Irish William & Mary period oak inlaid marquetry chest on stand, Donegal, circa 1690. The chest havi...
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1690s Irish William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone

Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Roaring Twenties
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely Classic Art Deco style chest of drawers Very high deco, clean and minimal design Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on o...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Set of Two Night Stands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two nightstands - chest of drawers by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Extremely capable deep drawers, burnished brass details and iridesce...
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century Tuscany Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful small chest of drawers in solid walnut, slightly notched, top with bull's beak edge, three full-body drawers veneered in walnut with frames in solid walnut and knobs with b...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Baker Stately Homes Collection Queen Anne Walnut & Burl Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rich looking Baker Stately Home Collection Queen Anne style small chest or commode having walnut & burl veneer, 7 drawers, eleg...
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1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet with a shaped apron. The top section features an arrangement of 2 over 3 oak lined dr...
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1980s Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front four large and useful drawers. Characterized by front of the drawers with relief decor...
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian of the Period Louis XIV Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front four large and useful drawers. Characterized by front of the drawers with rustic decor...
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand. By Henredon. USA, circa 1980s. Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, White Marble, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Eros Console by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, white marble, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set Dimensions : Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm Mirror : h 71 x w 70 x d 4 cm small chest of drawer...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

MidCentury Goatskin Italian Chest of Drawer, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style. A fine and distinct taste. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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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