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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Antique Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from hand-rubbed ash burl and walnut, the chest exudes a warm, natural elegance, enriched by its unique wood grain patterns. Equipped with soft-close technology, the draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest
Located in Stockholm, SE
Göran Malmvall dresser with three drawers made of pine.
This dresser, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Göran Malmvall, is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. It i...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, only prod...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers. Provenance: Roy Thompson. Labeled Boston or Charleston, i...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style dark oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes
Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1960s
A rare and exquisite pair of black and mirror chests/commodes attributed to ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Neoclassic style mahogany and cerejeira veneered chest of drawers, the rectangular crossbanded top above two short frieze drawers and two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of European Walnut Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
beech and walnut with a molded edge rectangular top, three long paneled drawers with lozenge detailing and antique pewter handles, with carved fluted details and raised on square tap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
French Neoclassical 3-Drawer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with pronounced a...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
High Style Six Drawers Dresser by Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Ca. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser designed by Edmond Spence, made in Sweden, ca. 1950/1960's. The dresser features six deep drawers, the middle drawers having deeply carved fronts with a dramatic sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top, Brass Accents & Lion's Head Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with its original marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pr...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, chest of drawers, pine, lacquered iron, Denmark, circa 1957
This chest of drawers (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, and crafted by the a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut inlaid veneer. The chest features three overlay drawers with beaut...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cherry Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using cherry and pegged construction. This is a beautifully-made and fully functional two on two chest of drawers. The ches...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous burl wood,...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian art deco chest of drawers 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made art deco chest of drawers, made in the 1940s. Burlwood frame and beechwood drawers. Elegant design with details characteristic of the period.
Art deco chest of dra...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Just look at the matched pattern grain drawer fronts on this early Danish highboy. The fiery cathedrals cover all 7-drawers and showcase the use of the natural elements to compliment the Scandinavian design. This chest is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, beautiful teak wood and easy gliding drawers are hallmarks of the superior craftsmanship. There is no particle board anywhere. Instead we see solid pine wood, covered in thick teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Pine
Mirrored Neoclassical Style Highboy Dresser with Silver Trim
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Chic mirrored 8-drawer highboy dresser with painted silver trim and crystal ball knobs. All drawers are 17.5" wide and 9" deep in height. The interior is finished in maple. Designed ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Chests of Drawers in Teak - Alf Svensson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This chest of drawers was designed by Alf Svensson in the 1960s and produced by Bjästa of Sweden. The chest is divided into five drawers, each with solid, stylised handles, and stand...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
4 Drawer Danish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Svend Langkilde Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Stunning four drawer dresser by Svend Langkilde, made by Lankilde Mobler. This example is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. Exceptional design, expected quali...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the...
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700 - early 1800s using walnut. The commode presents two large drawers inset with beautiful hand-made dovetail joints. The drawer...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers, brass handles. Lighter wood stripe inlayed around the edge of the table top.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 25.75” H x 43.625” W x 19” D
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed with dove-tailed drawer fronts with recessed ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair Mahogany Up Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of mahogany double step up Russian neoclassical style commodes. Each of these custom quality commodes have fine polished mahogany finishes decorated with bronze mounts. The tape...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with walnut and ebonised inlay veneer. The chest of drawers shows the typical straight lines of Itali...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut
German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers
Southern Germany
Walnut and others
late 18th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 121 x 58 cm
Description:
Three-tier piece of furniture standing on tap...
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair Venetian Fruitwood & Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, circa 1950s
A pair of Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands from Italy, circa 1950s. Each chest...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood, Olive
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
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Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
1940s chest of drawers / archive cabinet by Danish cabinet maker. Oak and brass
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, stands as a testament to the virtuosity and ingenuity of its creator.
Fashioned from solid, patinated oak, the cabinet exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, its rich grain and warm hues inviting contemplation. Yet, it is not merely its materiality that captivates, but rather the sacred geometry inherent in its design. The cabinet assumes a form reminiscent of a revered reliquary, its silhouette evoking the solemnity of sacred spaces.
At first glance, the cabinet presents itself with an air of modesty, its true grandeur hidden behind two brass piano-hinged front doors. These doors, adorned with a subtle sheen, offer a glimpse into the treasures concealed within. As they swing open with a gentle grace, they reveal a symphony of craftsmanship—a symphony composed of twelve meticulously crafted drawers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant small neoclassic two drawer chest in walnut veneer on pine with ebonized interior panels and splayed legs, all original
Origin: Vienna
Cond...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Antique 19th Century Pine Painted White Dressers With Blue French Line
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming near pair of pine dressers Recently painted in an antique manner with lead free white paint (often antique white paint has lead in it). The notched deep blue F...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner RY 16 chest of drawers, Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegant six-drawer cabinet in teak veneer Model Ry 16, design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
The purity of lines and the perfect balance of proportions imm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Wood
Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Low drawer from Sweden made during the 1970s. The drawer is made of lacquered solid pine with a two large drawers. The drawer is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 10, White, Finland, 1972. This set includes 5 white open boxes, 2 white 3-part boxes, 1 white drawer, 1 brown drawer and 1 green d...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassic Period Commode with Beautiful Veneered Finish & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical commode, with lovely veneer inlays, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with exquisite book-match vene...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring escutcheons, 2 keyholes on the bottom drawer having marquetry overall inlaid with exo...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Faux Tiger Italianate Commode or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out two drawer chest or commode with an eccentric mix of influences. The case has a Classic form decorated with faux tiger designs bordered with Greek key and set on fluted, ta...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut & Olive Wood Inlaid Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut & Olive Wood Inlaid Commode
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Teak and brass chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Scandinavian modern chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Swedish firm Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s.
Made in beautiful teak standing on slen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical 18th century dressers in wood richly inlaid on the front, sides and 4 truncated pyramid legs are top-quality example of Italian 18th century cabinetmaking. The pair of commodes are originals from the second part of the 18th century (1780).
The front of the pair of commodes is divided into three levels of drawers, two thinner ones at the top and bottom and a thicker central one. This arrangement makes the front of the pair of drawers even more elegant.
On the front of the central drawer stands a large oval with two mirror-image neoclassical figures represented. Rich and complex foliate motifs start from the oval and extend gracefully across the entire surface. Corresponding to the upper and lower drawers, both frontally and laterally, runs a band with inlays depicting classical style garlands with ribbons, cameos and phytomorphic elements. On the side, inside geometric figures created through the combination of various wood essences there are other garlands and recurring elements in the inlays of the neoclassical period.
The pillars are also inlaid with floral and leaf decorations. The four truncated pyramid legs are also inlaid.
These eighteenth-century Italian chests of drawers were exhibited at the Triennale Museum in Milan on the occasion of the exhibition "Il Salone, la città", which took place in conjunction with the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan. We have all the documentation attesting to this museum exhibition.
The dressers are entirely inlaid with the use of different wood essences. The inlaid surfaces have also been pyrographed and burnished and are in excellent condition. This very refined technique allows you to create greater definition of the decorations, giving three-dimensionality and chiaroscuro to the drawings. With a dark background, the elegant inlays create neoclassical designs inspired by the taste of the time and the famous furniture of the Lombard cabinetmaker Giuseppe Maggiolini di Parabiago, who brought the inlay technique applied to neoclassical furniture to the highest levels.
The marble top is contemporary. The handles and mouthpieces of the locks, also original, are in gilded bronze.
The neoclassical furniture of the eighteenth century
The last quarter of the eighteenth century coincides with the affirmation of the neoclassical taste, in opposition to the previous rococo or baroque style, particularly widespread and appreciated in Lombardy. An echo of this transition is visible in Maggiolini's first works, namely rounded chests...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rosewood Danish Cabinet Svend Langkilde by Lankilde Mobler for Illums Bolighus
Located in New York, NY
Very fine Danish Mid-Century Modern two cabinet in rosewood veneer with brass hinges. Designed by Svend Lankilde produced by Lankilde Mobler for Illums Bolighus. The doors open to revel interior...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale: Find Art Deco Commodes and Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers on 1stDibs
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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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