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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 19th century with two drawers, carved reeded accents, swag hardware, marbleized top and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during t...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in good condition. Beautiful mahogany grain. Doveta...
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined graduated drawers, all with turned mahogany knob handles. Raised up on bun feet. Dime...
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19th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
$4,931 Sale Price
20% Off
Röthlisberger Kollektion Stack of drawers by Susi & Ueli Berger
Located in New York, NY
Details Stack of drawers in diagonally veneered wood laminate. Drawer interiors black. Spherical handles in black thermosetting resin. Variants: veneer of Santos rosewood or red gum ...
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2010s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of bedside tables, possible Atelier Borsani
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of bedside tables. Attributed to Gaetano Borsani. Three coats of Antitarlo and holes left open. Shellac painting in an unprofessional manner. Signs of use and impact and misses ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers of Walnut Wood with Brass Handle of Danish Design from the 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This walnut chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. With its brass handles and three spacious drawers, the chest of drawers exudes both elegance and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers. The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Semainier, Mahogany, France, 1825-1830 ,,The Empire style is an early-nineteenth-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other de...
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1820s French Empire Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of solid mahogany. Nice proportions and bombé form with serpentine front. Original Rouge R...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Kennedy of Ipswich & F.Sage&Co London Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning vintage military campaign chest of drawers made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London . This chest is made by top quality ma...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and beautifully done. The piece depicts birds, ribbons and instruments as well as floral swags. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750 This antique commode impresses with its elegant form typical of the mid-18th century. An original piece in very good condition...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Let's bring some ocean breeze inside! What we love about this piece is not only its functionality with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
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18th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Cerused Mid Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Cerused Mid Century Chest of Drawers. A three drawer construction with an off white cerused finish. Each drawer with a horizontal grooved design. In very good vintage condit...
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Blue Painted Small Oak Chest of Three Drawers Nightstand, Denmark circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small oak chest of drawers with upper dentil molding will serve well as a side table or nightstand. The newer, professionally applied and layered blue painted finish is perfectl...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Dresser Chest of Drawers Chifforobe
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side dresser chest of drawers chifforobe credenza.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cocobolo

Karl Springer Style Lacquered Grasscloth Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Grasscloth Chest, with chamfered rectangular top above six short drawers, side by side, with recessed brass pulls. 32" H x 66" W x 22" D. Provenance: Pr...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Grasscloth, Wood

Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied white...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine 17th-century Charles II nicely proportioned oak chest of drawers. It features a rectangular planked top. The chest has 2 short and two long drawers, lined with oak, brass drop...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair Of French Campaign Style Chests Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A matched pair of vintage campaign (cabinet de voyages) chests in amber toned solid pine with brass hardware, made in France, ca. 1970s.
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1970s French Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape that is typical to that area. Nice ...
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19th Century American Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Oak Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid 18th century oak chest of drawers, the double moulded edge top above a selection of five long drawers with brass swan neck handles and escu...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Oak Chest
18th Century Oak Chest
$1,917 Sale Price
28% Off
Acerbis Storet Drawers Dresser in Dark Stained Walnut and Black Glossy Lacquered
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collection is enriched with a version with four drawers and more contemporary finishes. In 1994 Nanda Vigo designed a ten-drawer cabinet for A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
Located in New York, NY
Choose your colors to bring your personality into your space! Cosulich Interiors & Antiques’ biggest aspiration, through this Contemporary Collection, is to communicate the power of ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Burled wood in a soft warm hue makes this piece exceptional The graceful curves of this bombe form add to the Beauty of this commode. Scroll work design in a marquetry Inlay fur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Swiss bern alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
painted chest from the Bernese Alps dated 1753 you can see on the sides of the chest a bear typical of this region of Switzerland , all the fittings and the lock are original
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1750s Swiss Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Doehler 1920-30 Steel Dresser - Refinished in Cream and Blue
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare steel dresser, made by The Doehler Metal Furniture Co. in the 1920's or 30's. Freshly powder-coated in blue and cream (RAL5010/WH25). In fantastic vintage condition. 32"w x 1...
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm and versatility of its era. Featuring ch...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian Design Mid-Century Maple Wood Dressing Table 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian Mid-Century maple wood dressing table with six drawers and adjustable side mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exquisite 17th century Italian walnut commode with four marquetry inlaid drawers showcasing spectacular and rich inlay work in walnut, made with different precious woods and carve...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1800's Antique French Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant French Provincial Rococo-style commode crafted from walnut, featuring five drawers with intricately carved panels and a shaped skirt. The piece rests on finely carved cabriol...
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1860s French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Bamboo/Rattan and Brass cabinet by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Nice mix of bamboo, rattan raffia wicker and brass handle commode by the manufacturer Dal Vera. The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of high-quality craftsmanship....
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Lingerie Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Paint Decorated Chinoiserie Four Drawer Lingerie Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920. M...
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era. King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, 1820 We are pleased to offer this exceptional Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in beautifully veneered walnut wood. ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from Mid 19th Century. This piece of furniture comes from Germany. It was made of coniferous wood and veneered with beautiful cherry wood. It features 2 ...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique 18th Century Small Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3370
Located in Ledbury, GB
Presenting an exceptional antique 18th-century chest of drawers, crafted from luxurious mahogany and boasting unique small proportions. This exquisite piece stands elegantly on splay...
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18th Century British Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Tall Antique French Chest of Drawers Renaissance Revival Carved Oak c. 1880s
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Chest of Drawers ~~c. 1880s This is a gorgeous ORNATE French oak Renaissance Revival chest of drawers with intricate c...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Jean-Francois Coulon French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Francois Coulon French Louis XV three-drawer bombe commode with marble top, 1750s, two fitted drawers over a single long drawer and decorative veneer work, cast ormolu handles a...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Dark French Louis XVI Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in the tradition of 18th-century French neoclassicism, this piece features a rich, dark mahogany finish on Acacia wood that highlights the natural grain and warmth of the woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Collector's Edition" USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Commode or Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great Italian regency cabinet circa 1960's. It features a heavy marble top, two drawers with brass accents.
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Country Chest of drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Piteå, Norrbotten , Northern Sweden. The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1840. Made i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Blue Painted Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawers featured four inlaid drawers with flat fronts. The hardware is not original to the piece, howe...
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19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers with the protective Glass top in great vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Dark Coral Lacquer & Light Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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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