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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Arts and Crafts
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts & Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron handles and made from beautiful hand chosen quarter sawn wild grain oak.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 20th Century Widdicomd Tiger Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Solid Genuine Tiger Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers on Wheels. Deep Dovetail drawers working flawlessly. Matching mirror available...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique French Ormolu Marble Top Santos Wood Bedside Cabinets Locker Nightstands
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Identical Pair of French bow front Santos Mahogany with well veined marble topped Bedside Lockers Nightstands of outstanding quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, made by Edinburgh Cabinet Makers J & T Scott 10 George Street. Each with a single pull-out drawer above a single hinged door opening to reveal a single moveable shelf. These beautiful pieces are raised on four turned tapering supports, complete with their original well veined cream marble tops Condition: Superb condition with no losses, no evidence of repairs, both drawers are very smooth to use. Height: (overall as shown) 34” (86.5cm). Width: 18.75” (47.5cm). Depth: 15.25” (39.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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

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Brass

English 1890s Off White Pine Commodes with Four Graduating Drawers and Pull-Outs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English pine commodes from circa 1890 with antique off white painted finish, pull-out drawer followed by four graduating ones, and carved b...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality robust chest of drawers made in oak.  Bowfront shaped and fitted with 4 drawers and original ornate brass handles...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany top above a serpentine shaped frieze drawer above a large hat drawer flanked by s...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian dresser offers flame mahogany construction in swell front form with beveled marble top over four long drawers with flan...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers often known as a seminere chest as it has 7 drawers. Shaped walnut top surface with matching coloured sides which provide a delightful contrast to the lighter burr drawers...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany. The chest splits into two sections, the upper displaying a caddy top and two long drawers. The lower also feat...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet. Direct from England, a superb 19th century chest of drawers. Classic ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
An English 19th-century campaign chest in two parts with removable feet in teak. The chest has two short drawers, a deep second draw below, and two long drawers to the bottom half. ...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
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 Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bow front chest from England made from Mahogany. The top is wonderfully grained, and follows down to simple sides and two over three drawer configuration in the front. T...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful one-piece painted pine campaign chest of diminutive proportions. The campaign chest belonged to Captain Rogerson of the Cardigan Artillery. The Cardigan Artillery regul...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early Widdicomb Victorian Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian carved walnut three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1870 Measures: 29.5"W x 16.5"D x 28.5"H. Good original vintage condit...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Pine

Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very unique Victorian era hand made miniature chest that resembles a larger Victorian lock side chest with the two small pieces on the side that flip...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a single board top with lovely color and graining. This is surrounded by a beveled edge. The sides are simple, and the front ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Wellington Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany wellington chest of 7 drawers having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped top above 7 mahogany lined drawers with original turned mahogany knobs, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality slight bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with 4 drawers veneered in burr walnut.  Each drawer fitted with a pair of ornate lion's head cast...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Victorian burled walnut marble topped chest of drawers with warm, rich patina. The beautifully aged antique commode, circa 1870, retaining the original rectangular...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Antique Oak versatile use Sewing Drawers Solid Wooden 6 in Original Cabinet Case Drawer. Great drawer storage. Super for use as a riser for a lamp...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Mini 4 Drawer Mahogany Dresser
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely little mahogany dresser can solve much of one's needs without taking up a lot of space. Hand carved with the original wooden knobs and as an added bonus, bone keyhole es...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

19th Century Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870. fine quality caddy top tall chest of drawers, which is also known as a seminere chest, because of the use of 7 drawer...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

ViNTAGE KILIM & BROWN LEATHER CHEST OF DRAWERS FINISHED WITH ANTIQUE PIN NAILs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collatable Victorian brown leather and Kilim upho...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Personal Bedside Nightstand, English Jardiniere Stand, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personal bedside nightstand. An English, flame mahogany and marble overnight valet or jardiniere stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Striking col...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained top with a simple banded edge, following down to ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a molded edge for added design flair. The case sides are simple, and has two drawers ove...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870’s. It is of am...
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1850s British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 serpentine shaped quality kingwood an...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Other

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeed...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

CHARMING LiME GREEN RUSTIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers with lovely handles. This beautiful piece has a lot of character and charm with it...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Flame Mahogany Semanier Chest with flight of seven graduated long drawers, set on bracket base - 41"w x 24"d x 65"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Etched Giltwood Florentine 2 Drawers Chest Commode And Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
This most elegant and charming Italian 20th century Florentine giltwood chest of drawers, commode or cabinet. Features hand carved and etched palmette design to the front and both s...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Satinwood antique demi-lune commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian satinwood demi-lune commode in the Sheraton revival taste, with a central door showing a painted romantic scene between two panels of pleated silk, decorated throughout with delicate bands...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2 carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Mahogany Semainier Called Wellington Chest from 19th Century in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany semainier called wellington chest from the 19th century Very nice small piece of furniture which has 7 drawers (corresponding to the 7 days of the week...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic tall Scottish ogee chest of drawers in good, untouched condition made of beautiful flame mahogany veneers. The five large drawers have oak sides and dovetail joints with orig...
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of drawers A Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers, stripped and hand waxed. The top of the chest has a rounded edge it has two short drawers at the top a...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak. Porcelain drawer knobs. May be used as riser fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained and richly patinated top with a reeded edge, following down to simple well-grained sides and two ...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Victorian Revival Pine Apothecary Cabinet Side End Table Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Apothecary cabinet or chest, circa 1940s. Made from pine with a mahogany color stain. Features a rectangular form with serpentine cu...
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1940s Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality swedish chest of drawers featuring matched burr veneers to the drawer fronts, walnut top and pine sides. Plai...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top has wonderful graining and a beveled edge, following down to simple sides, which are single board panels. The piece has t...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is o...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and the base is fitted with one drawer , circa 1880 . Trading between 1839 and 1910 u...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black painted turned wood and brass teardrop pulls. It is in wonderful antique condition with an amazing antique patina. The candle shelves were broken and there was a small piece of molding missing on the lower left side of the mirror frame, but the shelves have been repaired beautifully and the molding carved and replaced by our experienced staff. There are other smalls signs of its long life and use including some staining on the antique white marble. We love its warm antique age patina. The mirror glass is clear but old. Please see photos, circa mid-late 19th century. Ok. You need this. You need this gorgeous antique Victorian mirrored dresser...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood inlaid marquetry marble top commode/chest of drawers having a serpentine shaped marble top with a moulded edge above three serpentine shap...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Other

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

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Tool Box Chest Master Carpenters Ebonised Mahogany Fitted Interior Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The exterior painted black, metal carrying handles. Opening to reveal a beautifully, figured and fitted mahogany interior with sliding doors and compartments. Wonderful deep and ri...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers having a quality antique Victorian marquetry inlaid bow fronted commode and boasting a wonderful coloured marble top with a moulded edge above three long kingwood and amboyna wood bow fronted drawers...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also has a beveled edge, following down to simple sides and a bow front with two drawer...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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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