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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
Early Victorian Wellington Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful Victorian Wellington Chest Circa 1850
With eight graduated ash lined drawers, hinged locking arm to the right.
The Wellington Chest was named aptly after the Duke of W...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
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
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
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Satinwood
LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 hand painted chest of drawers depicting rather noble looking horses with t...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
A French Victorian six drawer pine dress makers table with brass handles
Located in London, GB
A French Victorian six drawer pine, dress makers table with deep proportions and brass handles.
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Early 1900s French Victorian 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
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a useful size, low, compact yet offering lot...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian solid Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers. Three functioning drawers with dovetail joints construction and nce patina. Measures 40" in...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870.
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers which has just been fully restored in our workshop.
Scandinavian chest, which c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
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
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 Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by Maple & Co, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Exceptional craftsman...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855.
We are pleased to offer this piece for sale. Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface.
Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top over two over three graduated long drawers. Splayed French feet.
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Early 19th Century English George III 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
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
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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Mahogany
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
19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish birch root chest of drawers circa 1880.
4 equal proportioned drawers, each veneered in birch root. Typical with scandinavian furniture of this period in that t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two small drawers on top of three spacious drawers. Painted light blue. Perfect chest to be...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions.
Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 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
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
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
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
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
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
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
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration.
Beaded Detail Beneath,
2 Doors with ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th c mahogany caddy top chest of drawers circa 1780. Clean Lines.
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Davis Cabinet Company Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American Victorian style standing chest of drawers made by Davis Cabinet Company of Nashville, Tennessee, for their Lillian Russel Bedroom collection...
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1940s North American Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers
Please note the delivery fee lis...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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
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Walnut
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
FINE PAIR OF ALTHORP SPENCER HOUSE FLAMED HARDWOOD SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Althorp Spencer House Flamed Mahogany chest of drawers, des...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
Antique Victorian Style Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstand...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers.
Original brass hoop handles to each drawer all raised upon turned bun feet.
In untouched condi...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Pine
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the Georgian style, the moulded edge top above four graduated oak lined drawers with the original brass engraved swan nec...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters English Early 20th Cent
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters in good condition, Graduated drawers. Previously a dressing table and would have had a mirror to the back but now converted b...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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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