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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features an inset pink rouge marble top, gold gilt trim, hand polychrome painted flower...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers (c. 1870–1890) Add timeless elegance to your home with this original Victorian chest of drawers, crafted from solid mahogany in the late 1...
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19th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Solid bleached oak Louis XVI period commode. With beautiful hand carved details and original brass fittings. Circa 1770.
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18th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes) but the artistic impact of the different tints in this minimalist design with the e...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large George III style mahogany bombe form chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top above a brushing slide with four shaped serp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Cherrywood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, nightstands or end tables you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement p...
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1970s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Stunning 18th C. Italian Rococo Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th C. Italian Rococo bombe commode with marble top, walnut with burr veneer, finely crafted and highly ornate gilded metal mounts, escutcheons a...
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Painted Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820. Code: 8682 Dimensions: W: 44.5" (113 cm) H: 36.5" (92.7 cm) D: 21.5" (54.6 cm)
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19th Century French Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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 North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Taste
Located in Benington, Herts
A Highly Interesting Mid 19th Century North European Japanned or Lacquered Commode in the Rococo Manner Clearly inspired by French Louis XV forms, this...
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Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

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

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
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Italian 1820s Serpentine Front Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from circa 1820 with serpentine front and carved tapered feet. Introduce a dash of Italian allure into your home with this walnut commode, hailing from the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Suzanne Geismar Giltwood Blue & White Paint Decorated Commode/Television Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Suzanne Geismar Giltwood Blue & White Paint Decorated Commode / Television Cabinet. With remote activated lift. Additional information: Materials: Giltwoo...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Giltwood

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

18th Century Italian Neapolitan Inlaid Nightstand Bed Side Tables Commodini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th century Italian Rococo gilt bronze-mounted walnut and fruitwood inlaid bedside Comodini commodes bedside chest of drawers / side tables. Very elegant work, with original...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Barbara Barry Elegant Chest or Dresser for Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon, American, circa 2000s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a chest or dre...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

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

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Wood

Natural Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in natural rattan, this stunning piece combines modern design with coastal charm. It features three spacious drawers for all your storage needs. The natural rattan finish ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Wood

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

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine top over three drawers with original handles and a carved floral pierced apron raised on carved scrolled feet. Provenance; Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hill...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating back to Louis XVI period (1774 -1791) -stamped by the French cabinet maker Tondeur- features great scale, perfect proportions and stunning high craftsmanship marquetry inlays. Two spacious sans travers drawers on front with antique original cast bronze hand crafted handles and a door on each side revealing a compartment with a shelf, all rests on four square tapered legs with a luxuriously veined Italian marble top featuring a beautiful grain and gorgeous soft colors including different shades of red, yellow, ocher, white and brown. This one of a kind magnificently inlaid commode featuring mother of pearl and bone inserts to enrich the central design and the allegories of music on the sides wich are a marquetry and cabinetmaking works of art themselves. The front houses two drawers with veneered sans travers marquetry with a central medallion masterfully inlaid depicting an unusual and whimsical scene: a fairy-tale rural countryside landscape with an old building that appears to be a church in the background, surrounded by a picturesque avenue of cypress and a monkey in the foreground picking up cocoa fruits from a tree - symbols of good luck and fortune- with a dog at its side. The round panel is finished with oval mother-of-pearl inserts, a ribbon inlaid on top all surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves . The inlays on the side doors are equally beautiful, so detailed as to seem painted. On each door, the marquetry is inspired by the theme of music, allegories with both wind and string instruments, sheet music and a hat all gathered in a magical composition enriched by floral inspired festoons, ribbons and tassels. The casework inside shows the mastery of the cabinetmaker and attention to detail, the doors are made of precious citronnier wood framed by an ebony band. This commode of narrow proportion is a wonderful example of 18th century French craftsmanship in storage cabinet making, entirely inlaid, stamped it is an exclusive one-of-a-kind Louis XVI period work of art certainly created for a very demanding and important client now ready to be the antique conversation...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

Unrestored Amboina armchair duo with black leather seats
Located in Greven, DE
Enjoy timeless elegance in a double pack: this set of two unrestored armchairs combines fine Amboina wood with black patent leather and adds a touch of exclusivity to any room. The v...
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Remarkable Chest or Buffet by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest/buffet from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Beautiful, stout hardwood case construction, with brass and leather accents. Fabul...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
CONSOLE WITH MIRROR IN LOUIS XV STYLE Early 20th century. in carved walnut wood, resting on four feet decorated with female figures and floral motifs. Marble top in beige tones. D...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Nikko Drawers in Metal and Wood by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Nikko drawers in metal and wood by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Drawers on metal structure, in wood and painted finish. Collection: Memph...
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Large 19thC English Pine Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Haberdashery Drawers sku 2032 W149 x D51 x H78 cm Weight 48Kg
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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

French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century Wood plane and white marble top Four drawers Good antique condition, with minor signs of age and wear...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Louis XV style 3 drawer commode. 3 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware and mounts. Dimensions: 33 1/8" h x 25 1/4" w x 18 7/8" d
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

MiD CENTURY MODERN RENATO ZEVI ITALY CHESTS OF DRAWERS MARGARET THATCHER ESTATE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable original Mid Century Modern Renato Zevi hand made in Italy Chest of d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical Gustavian design. Crafted from pine, a staple material in Swedish furniture for its...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

Dutch Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A good sized Dutch pine chest of drawers substantially made in chosen timbers of good thickness. sizeable deep drawer storage, there are no structural issues. The rear block feet hav...
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19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Demilune Cabinet by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany Demilune two door cabinet. It’s design was inspired by the Hepplewhite cabinets from the Regency period and features a classic Hepplewhite demilune...
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2010s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Wonderful Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Commodes. These attractive commodes are rectangular in form, with tops veneered with straight flamed walnut, as are both sides. Each o...
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19th Century Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris
By Maxime Secretant
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris. Of bombé outshape with Portor marble top. The front with two deep drawers and applied w...
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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, 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

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

19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in The Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak and with beautiful blue patina. The dresser has beautiful proportions and follows the simple, yet gorgeous,...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 5 available sku 1382B W221 x D32 x H85 cm Weight 76 Kg
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition standing on a nice solid teak square beam architectural stretchers base.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables, 1940s Door and shelf inside. Good condition. We guarantee immediate shipping with adequate pac...
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1940s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Four Drawer English Oak Jacobean Dressers Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Jacobean style dressers. The 19th Century pair once graced a Park Avenue apartment, Flanking the entrance, then made their way to southern California, where we ac...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 92 x 61 cm Description: Extraordinarily smal...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Black Rococo Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish complements the serpentine curves in this large oak chest of four drawers resting on cabriolet feet. While the paint is older, it is not original to this roc...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Brass Chest of Drawers by Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century chest of three drawers crafted in a sleek modern form entirely clad in brass with a hip acid washed finish featuring Chinese characters as drawer pulls signifying th...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an ogee molding beneath, creating a bold crown. The two top drawers are trimmed with a ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze fittings. Bombe front and sides with five drawers decorated with prestigious, rocail...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome handles and one wide drawer on the bottom. Chest is eleva...
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1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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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