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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Returnable Items Only
Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac
Located in Opole, PL
Chiffonier / Dresser from the Mid-19th Century Finished with Shellac
We present you this so-called 7-day dresser made of coniferous wood veneered with mahogany from mid-19th Century...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo.
ten drawers, wood and brass details.
Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm
A video and better pictures will be available soon.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hardwood Dwarf Open Libary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this vintage mahogany dwarf bookcase.
We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish.
Please ...
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Mahogany Military Chest With Miniature Fall Front Secretaire
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany military campaign chest with miniature fall front secretaire opening to reveal fitted compartments of scriver and pigeonholes flanked with four small drawers ra...
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency mahogany library steps with green leather tops, single drawer and top storage
A very good looking and well made ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large drawers and three smaller upper vanity drawers. Original Art Nouveau pull...
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1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Nineteenth Century Empire Commode
Located in London, GB
French, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century mahogany Empire commode, with three graduated drawers with a diamond brass inlay and rectangular lozenges of brass, retaining the ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded edge top above a brushing slide with turned brass knob handles, four graduated mahogany lined drawers b...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Style Wood Colored Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Sideboards
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sideboards composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original wood structure from the 50´s covered in colored glass and brass profiles, handles and legs. Italian m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Adam Ince & Mayhew Mahogany Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in New York, NY
English Adam style (18th Century) mahogany commode with 2 doors and satinwood inlaid figures, swags and decoration supported on carved square tapered feet (Attributed to INCE & MAYHEW)
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Mid-18th Century British Adam Style Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Stunning Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Commode Chest of Drawers Marbled Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted marbled painted topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste bombe commode
Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magn...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Huge 19th Century Victorian Light Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers Hidden Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning large 19th century light flamed mahogany chest of drawers with hidden top drawer
A very good looking and functional piece of collectable furnitur...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches and everything else to make this unit look fab!!...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic empire shape, flanked with a full column, each with a bronze finish.
two-door. Solid wood, circa 1900.
(O-239)
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19th Century German Empire Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Small Size Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French small size three-drawer painted wood commode. This little chest from the 1970s features nicely carved swag motifs on each drawer. This piece sits upon slender fluted legs. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
German Baroque Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine diminutive German Baroque serpentine front walnut veneered and inlaid chest of drawers.
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18th Century German Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. It features two smaller drawers above three full-length drawers with original brass swan neck handles and decorative brass escutcheons on the lower drawers. Carved fluted pillars, in the classical style, flank either side of the drawers with the whole chest sitting on simple ogee bracket...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape, original mounts still retaining most of thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Commode with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant mahogany commode is a Classic. The two central drawers sans-traverse are flanked by shaped doors enclosing side cupboards. The front is inlaid with a musical trophy, the...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Mahogany & Bronze 3-Door Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
Art-Deco 1940s French mahogany and bronze 3-door cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV/XVI Transition Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Transition Louis XV-XVI style kingwood and marquetry serpentine front three-drawer commode with conforming marble top. This shapely commode is perhaps more en arbalete than serpentin...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Kingwood
19th Century French Inlaid Two Drawers Rosewood Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French two drawers bombe commode with curved front and sides in rosewood veneer and violet wood with inlaid decoration of flowering branches and bottomless cubes. Ornamentation of Ro...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Light gray baroque chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with a curved front and three drawers. The chest of drawers rests on low S-shaped feet and has been repainted. The light gray painting with black filling-sha...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Inlaid Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful intricately inlaid Dutch chest with two large lower drawers and three upper drawers each with lock.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small English Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Drawer Bowfront Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English Hepplewhite inlaid mahogany 2 drawer bow front commode of desirable small size, the overhanging top crossbanded in burl elm over 2 similarly inlaid drawers all sup...
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1820s English Hepplewhite Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baroque-style Chest of Drawers in Anthracite Grey
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque-style chest of drawers with three drawers and a curved front. The chest of drawers stands on wide profiled feet and is decorated with carved panelled decorations. The b...
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Immerse yourself in the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode, a stunning piece that pays homage to the distinct...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD HOWARD & SON'S SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare large Howard & Son’s 1880 fully stamped Flamed Mahogany Serpentine fronted chest of draw...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Vanity Art Deco Amalfitana 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Exclusive full-period Art Dèco Amalfitan Vanity in fine choice woods such as Rosewood, Blond Mahogany and WalnutBlond.
Two-component handles made of machined brass.
Refinement and el...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XVI Late 18th Century Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Brass Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI period walnut commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers, brass trim, fluted side posts and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI period wal...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
By King
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency period Miniature 4 drawer Mahogany D front chest
D shaped front with 4 drawers ,
Reeded detail at sides
standing on 4 turned feet,
very nice quality
good proportions
on the...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cherry wood that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two do...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Superb quality 18th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 18th Century mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge above a brushing slide, four oak lined graduated drawers below with the origina...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest with Doors, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest with two doors and four panels with inlays and iron bands as well as handles on the sides. The chest stands on pressed ball feet and is fitted with a shelf inside.
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, around 1820, South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Small walnut veneered Biedermeier chest of drawers with five drawers. The chest of drawers rests on square tapered feet and has been professionally restored and polished by hand. The...
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1820s Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique George I Style burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burled wood chest of drawers, circa 1910. With a slightly rectangular top with molded front and side edges, two top drawers over 3 lower drawers all with brass tear dr...
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1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Bank Drawers
sku 1813
W188 x D55 x H78 cm.
Weight 84 kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Italy circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of neoclassical chests of drawers featuring red and white marble tops and a body with walnut veneer and two drawers. The drawer fronts boast intricate inlays and are adorned wit...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, the Louis Philippe commode exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. This exquisite piece of French furniture epitomizes the neoclassical styl...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Artisan Brass Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning statement piece that brings a splash of glamour and sophistication to any room. With its sleek, contemporary design and luxurious gold finish, this dresser is not just a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury, Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Italian style maple tallboy chest of drawers - from the quality furniture makers, Meredew, circa 1960s
There are six drawers in total
Finished in high gloss
The matchi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era.
King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Rare Mid Century Modern Rosewood Gentlemen's Chest with Lucite Base by Modernage
Located in Asheville, NC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this hard-to-find piece from the Mid-Century Modern era. Crafted from luxurious rosewood and featuring a sleek lucite base, this g...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine late 18th Century French inlaid walnut commode, dresser or large chest of drawers, having high Louis XVI neoclassical form, three spacious drawers, separated by a moulding tha...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Commode
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb high quality 18th century French rococo bombe shaped commode - in oak with two deep drawers in a faux marble painted finish with a beautiful real shaped marble top - the met...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Mahogany Marquetry Nightstands-Set of 2 Marb
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 20s
2 different Cabinet Maker Masterpieces , which we offer as a Pair.
1) Solid Mahogany Bedsid...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy
This is model 4601 3-5
In very good conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in San Antonio, TX
Experience the timeless allure of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode, showcasing the exquisite artistry of book-matched walnut veneer. Crafted to perfection, this commode...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ebonized French Marble Top Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite chest is an ideal centerpiece for any bedroom or living space, offering both visual splendor and functional utility.
The top of the chest is crafted from honed Empera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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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