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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Arts and Crafts
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield oak chest of drawers with Iron heart escutcheons and handles in wonderful original condition. The quality is very high using beautifully figured quarter...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden c. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
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Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer inlaid with a large diamo...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Carved Brazilian Rosewood VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode
18th Century
in carved Brazilian rosewood, with 2 drawers
Wavy body, protruding carved pilasters, decorated with vegetal rolls.
Sits on curved feet endin...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Commode, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers.
Bleached and lime washed tropical hardwood.
Lovely shaped serpentine front
Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the draw...
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1780s English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland
This exceptional Baroque chest of drawers hails from the years 1750-60 and boasts a rich hist...
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Arbalette Front Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A German Baroque period chest of drawers wearing its original paint. This commode has an arbalette front, shaped top, four bun feet, and original hardware. The shaped drawers are spa...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case housing four drawers with original bronze handles and escutcheons, giltwood leaf-form scrolls at upper front, the si...
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of four drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint.
Ge...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood.
Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block feet with elegantly curved front and profiled base. Frame construction with 2 flatte...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of three drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and on bun feet in super later patinated paint. La...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chest of Drawers 18th Century England
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the 19th century in England. Dark brown with brass hardware. A total of 4 drawers. Leather inlay on the top.
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Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Late 19th Century Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century, diminutive dressers with six drawers in fruitwood, unmarked.
Dimensions: 15.5" H x 16.25" W x 8.5" D.
Dealer: S138XX
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint.
Germany...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of furniture showcases the timeless beauty of the era. Crafted with precision, the chest fea...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet
USA, circa 1900
Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal draw...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Fine Quality 17th Cenury Bavarian Table Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made Of richly patinated Walnut with a lustrous deep color. Intricate Parquetry decorated sides and two doors. Original strap hinges conceal eight cross banded drawers and three furt...
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood/ Maple, Austria circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable baroque chest of drawers from the period in Austria around 1770. A fantastic late 18th century chest of drawers showing an extraordinary design combining straight lines with soft curved shapes. The fine nut wood veneered surface with beautiful grain confers this amazing looking chest of drawers a real special appearance. This over 250 years old antique dresser was part of the inventory of an old chapel and impresses with its roots maple sections, whereby each field has been additionally framed by delicate inlayed ebonized fruitwood. Adorned by lovely brass fittings, the three artfully designed, cambered drawers can be locked separately with the still original so-called "snap locks" and offer a lot of storage space (the original key is included).
The elaborate restoration took a lot of time but was definitely worth it. Not only an amazing looking, valuable piece of antique baroque...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two drawers with inlay ceramic panels raised on a plinth base with legs
Very he...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved drawers over two carved doors, the doors paneled with so...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak 31-Compartment Filing Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts 31-compartment file cabinet
By The Federal Equipment Co.
USA, early 20th century
Quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.
Measures: 19....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved doors paneled with s...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Dutch inlaid dresser
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Late 1700s inlaid dresser from Holland.
This dresser is small in size but enormously elegant is wavy at the sides and inlaid with floral motifs on each side.
I bought it in France bu...
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1780s Balkan Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial baroque secretary à deux corps from around 1750. Solid made in pine wood.
Consisting of a three drawer commode lower part with S-...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Baroque Walnut Chest of Three Drawers, Germany circa 1760
Located in Round Top, TX
Large handsome baroque oak chest of drawers veneered with walnut and elm, curved front with three drawers.
Brass hardware including side handles, drawer pulls and keyhole covers.
Two...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in class...
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing m...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1800.
Rare Swedish period commode with a serpentine shaped front. Fitted with 5 drawers in a 2 over 3 format, each dr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of four drawers with brass pulls.
Later professionally applied, the layers of white (w...
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Small Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small 18th century black painted Baroque British chest of 4 drawers or nightstand with openable top. This little antique nightstand/drawers could be used as a small console table too. The hand forged locks and the keys are original as the rest of the metal ware.
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Mid-18th Century English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful late 18th century Swedish baroque commode.
The decorative serpentine front is in two tones of muted and pale walnut.
It has three deep useful drawers with the original ha...
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1770s Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish baroque period 4 drawers chest scraped, to reveal layers of its original light blue paint and wonderful patina.
Moulded edge top above a front with beautifully carved serpent...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Midcentury Baroque Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian midcentury Baroque Revival chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality mahogany veneered chest of drawers, very much in the Baroque taste. Shaped top with 4 block front...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
This chest of drawers was made in Lombardy in the Baroque period at the end of...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts carved oak dresser with mirror.
By Estey manufacturing Co.
USA, circa 1900
Measures: 42.5" W x 21" D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Oak
Rococo top secretary, Northern Europe 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Dutch bureau with four-drawer chest of drawers and typical multi-profiled corner solution on claw feet with carved frame. Behind the wavy slanted flap are three lockable single...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800.
This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap ...
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
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
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Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, characterful example of a good late-17th century oak chest of drawers with an exceptional lustrous and rich colour and patin...
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1660s English Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century, Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good mid 18th century North European three-drawer baroque chest of drawers in later black finish and baluster feet. ca 1750 Germany.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. The undulating form is a masterpiece of carpentry.
The carpenter has used different woods fi...
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1720s Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Burl
Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original loc...
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century German Baroque Commode or chest of drawers with curved top front edge, three stacked dovetailed drawers with brass pulls, serpentin...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawer, Commode Louis XV, Walnut, Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique baroque chest of drawers
Palatinate
Walnut
Louis XV 18th century and later
Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 95 x 55 cm
Description:
A three-leaf piece of furnitu...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Arts and Crafts Golden Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts golden walnut chest of drawers
This is a good solid chest, there are 2 short drawers over 2 graduated longdrawers with superb arts and crafts brass handles
The c...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
17th Century, Italian Baroque Large Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
17th century, Italian Baroque large walnut chest of drawers
This large baroque dresser was made in the Lombard-Venetian area, Italy, i...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Chestnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century baroque chest of drawers comes from Switzerland. It dates back to around 1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern...
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1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Charles Meeking & Co London Victorian Mirrored Chiffonier Hall Stand
By Charles Meeking & Co
Located in Torquay, GB
Late 19th Century antique ebonised chiffonier cupboard by Charles Meeking & Co. London EC, renown furniture makers of Victorian era.
Well made solid mahogany antique furniture...
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1870s British Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Wood
10 Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalogue, Late 19th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Antique 10 Drawer Card Catalogue / Cabinet Original Tiger Oak Finish 1920
This is such an adorable small set of handsome Ar...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
By Johan Hugo Fürloh
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional early 18th century Swedish Baroque commode in walnut signed by Johan Hugo Furloh (master cabinet maker in Stockholm 1724-1745) grea...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Dutch Baroque style secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved ball and claw feet.
The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740.
Important, unique ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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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