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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Rococo
18th Century Georgian Walnut Tall Chest on Stand with Radial Star Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive English Georgian walnut tall chest on stand, with a molded cornice, surmounting an upper case with a center small radial star inlay d...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, with a beautifu...
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1890s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode.
By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli.
Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...
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19th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Georgian style burr walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, they have a gorgeous design wi...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period.
It has a lovely warm colour & plen...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Rococo commode made in Stockholm.
The top three drawers are original but optional and could be removed, below are three carved drawers.
With original hardware in arge...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century George III Brass Mounted Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III Brass Mounted Mahogany Chiffonier. England, 1760-1800. Measures: 36" H, 48.5" W, 13.75" D
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front four-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations" Collection
USA, L...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century English Satinwood Commode Of Bombe Form
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional George III Satinwood serpentine shaped commode, the serpentine top with out-swept front corners cross-banded in kingwood. The kingwood moulded border frame around central panels of book-matched satinwood veneers, above three graduated serpentine drawers.The top drawer revealing a leather lined brushing slide and when the slide is retracted, an arrangement of open and lidded compartments with a central reversible jewellery...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th century replacements. Slide-out shelf over five drawers. Original iron handles on each s...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
This chest of drawers was made in Genoa in the second half of the nineteenth century, in the characteristic style ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This Delightful Mahogany Antique Campaign Gentleman’s Chest Is Full of Beautiful Charm and Ch...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 18th century George III Chippendale string inlaid serpentine front mahogany chest of drawers. Chest features four long drawers with original brass handles embossed with l...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding. Bottom section stands on bra...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
18th Century Rococo Swedish Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Rococo commode with curved sides.
Circa 1780 with original hardware and repainted at a later date.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuring a curvaceous silhouette, two drawer...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted chamfer corners and Greek key cornice. Bottom chest has three graduated drawers stan...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine antique well proportioned flame mahogany George IV Wellington chest, in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date.
With fabulous original colour, original handles, ash and ce...
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1830s George IV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a unique narrow size, 2 part construction, ...
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19th Century George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality and is a useful size, with l...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style flame mahogany dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Beautiful book-matched flame mahogany, with embossed leathe...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Miniature Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany miniature chest of 3 drawers having a quality crossbanded figured mahogany top above 3 mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original turned kn...
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19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Rococo manner painted white commode. The shapely chest comprises two-drawers with fanciful bronze handles supported on cabriole legs. An exuberant and elegant shape whi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Large Oak Rococo Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
This chest has been restored, case is sturdy an...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with the upper section comprised of 2 side by side drawers above 3 graduating drawers. Base section comprised of two si...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740.
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with concave moulded cornice above three short and three long gradu...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted leather wrapped and gold tooled embossed Maitland Smith chest of drawers. The piece is finish in an antiqued patinized leather with intentional distressing...
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2010s Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the workshop to show potential clients examples of their products. Made from sturdy mahogan...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging rectangular top with two bands of string inlay, two top drawers and 3 gradu...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy bail & rosette brass handles. Well made dovetails visible as part of the decoration ...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers.
Made in England, dating from C.1800.
Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Rococo commode with original cherub adorned brass hardware and iron locks. Featuring a bow front and cabriolet legs. Tastefully repainted in soft white-grey.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Exceptional Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality Georgian Bow Front chest of drawers. With bracket feet and absolutely awesome patina and with original key. ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl walnut marquetry. The beautiful exaggerated curves and the elongated shape of the ches...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated drawers, with beautifully figured oak, brass handles, and escutcheons, raised on bracket ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Circa 1760-80 George III Period Slant Front Bureau, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760-80 George III period slant front bureau, English. Deep rich Cuban mahogany timbers. The interior is well fitted with 4 valanced pigeon holes above 2 long drawers, flanked ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, this is full of many small drawers and this model is often known as a glove chest...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers with triple asymmetrical shaped, molded cartouches; pierced, carved apron ending in we...
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1730s French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian revival style, it dates from around the 1920’s period.
The quality is outstanding an...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Yew
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy
This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790.
Irish tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests...
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1790s Irish George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating the rectangular top, above two short over three long graduated marquetry banded oa...
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18th Century British George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 1/4 in Width: 47 1/4 in Depth: 21 in
This Georgian style carved mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos p...
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, this is of lovely pr...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers.
English, c. 1770.
Why we like it
A most perfect embodiment of the Chippendale taste: superb quali...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy.
The cavetto cornice above an arrangement of three short and three long drawers to the top half, whi...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured mahogany above a slide and an arrangement of four long graduating drawers, each with decor...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of George III Mahogany Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Open Box Return - A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded top above five graduated drawers raised on fluted legs. The top drawer with phone cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Rococo Style Satinwood Marquetry Burl Mahogany Commode/Dresser
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a Dutch Rococo style commode, featuring intricate satinwood marquetry on a burl mahogany background. The commode has a serpentine front, ornate with floral and foliage inlays...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood marquetry throughout. Each drawer has a brass escutcheon and drop pulls, all original. ...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
A miniature George II style figured walnut chest of drawers, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing and rare small miniature apprentice type chest of drawers is beautifully handmade and veneered in burr walnut with a book matc...
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Early 20th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th C. French Rococo Commode w/Elegant Serpentine Shape & Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo period painted commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a faux-marbled and serpentine-fronted top, with case below continuing the design down...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960.
Rococo revival chest of small proportions.
Petit scandinavian commode circa 1960. Made in beautiful mulberry...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A Wonderful Mahogany Chest of Drawers
This is a lovely tall and narrow 18th century and later mahogany chest of drawers. It was originally sold by G D Blay Antiques, on 25th Septemb...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Italian Rococo Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
A good clean chest with a serpentine top with banded edge over three conforming drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Nice brown patina. Cabriole legs.
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th c. Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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